Nimitz Girls Soccer
D'Andre Wilson returns a solid roster, which includes District 14-6A Newcomer of the Year Flor Franco.
Also back are first-team, all-district picks Joseline Blanco, Erika Sanchez and Kimberly Mendoza.
For the Cougars, Franco will hold down the defense, while Blanco and Sanchez play at forward and Mendoza settles in at the middle.
Adriana Villalobos and Cristina Martinez were second-team, all-district picks a year ago as well, while Stefanie Sosa earned an honorable-mention nod.
Another name to remember is Angelica Armenta in the midfield and Vanessa Hernandez on defense.
Nimitz Boys Soccer
They will have to replace District 14-6A Defensive MVP Pedro Orozco but have some pieces back.
Returning in 2022 include honorable-mention picks Jason Cardona and Alberto Diaz at center back and midfielder Omar Armendariz.
Other names to take note of include Alonso Salinas (center mid), Alex Castillo(goalkeeper), Jaret Vasquez (right back) and Jose Azurdia (left midfielder) for the Cougars.
We will see if Nimitz can push their way back into the playoffs in 2022, get their first playoff win since 2019 and reignite their run of playoff success.
They last reached theRegional Semis in 2017 and Regional Quarters in 2018.
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