DECATUR -- It was senior night Friday night at Bulldog Stadium in Decatur as eight boy and one girl soccer players were honored between the boys' and girls' soccer contest against Green Forest.
Anette Hernandez, the only girls' soccer team senior, was the first to be presented to Bulldog family and friends. Hernandez was present with a team-autographed soccer ball by head girls' soccer coach Cali Lankford and assistant coach Mike Eckels.
Following Hernandez, the eight members of the boys' team were presented with an autographed ball by head soccer coach Josh Corter and assistant coaches Eddie Lucio, Ederlee Gomez, and Mike Eckels. These senior members included Ben Watkins, Yeferson Cordona, Deegan Brooks, Cam Vang, Kenneth Barrios, JJ Herrera, Mason Potter and Marco Rodriguez.
Each senior was escorted to the midfield line by a family member, teacher, or friend so the hometown crowd could show its appreciation for the years of commitment to the winning Decatur soccer program.
Ariana Kumbera/Special to the Eagle Observer
Senior Anette Hernandez (22) stands with her mother (left), head soccer coach Cali Lankford and assistant coach Mike Eckels as she receives an autographed ball and gifts after playing her final soccer match at Bulldog Stadium Friday night. Hernandez led the Lady Bulldogs to a scoreless tie over the Lady Tigers of Green Forest.
Ariana Kumbera/Special to the Eagle Observer
Eight Decatur senior soccer players show off the autographed soccer balls the group received prior to final match of the season at Bulldog Stadium in Decatur Friday night. The senior group included Marco Rodriguez (left), Cam Vang, Deegan Brooks, Ben Watkins, Yeferson Cordona (seated), JJ Herrera, Kenny Barrios and Alex Ruiz.