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ESTABLISHED 1989

4454 Alabama Highway, NW   Rome,GA   30165

Head Coach: Randy Vice          Assistant: Ryan Okubo

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Eagles fall to GAC in Second Round of State Tournament

In spite of a lot of enthusiasm and tough play, Coosa fell to Greater Atlanta Christian 8-0 tonight in the metro Area.  The Eagles would like to thank the fans, parents, Faculty, staff and Administration for all of the support the team received this season.

Coosa Notches first ever 2nd Round Birth with Playoff Win over Carver

By Alex Ferrar, Rome-News Tribune: Photo by Ryan Smith, RN-T. The Coosa boys soccer team made school history on Monday, and, in the process, gave their coach a little escape from a rather gloomy last few days.
The Eagles dominated Carver-Columbus in the first round of the state tournament for a 10-1 win, marking their first ever postseason victory.
Coosa coach Randy Vice, whose house was destroyed during last Wednesday’s severe storms, said he was proud of the way his kids played after an odd schedule over the last week. “It was a rough week for us,” said Vice. “This is the
first time the guys have been on the field in a week, and they did a wonderful job today. “We had great support from the community, and I appreciate everything everyone has done.”
Brayan Cornejo led the Eagles with four goals and two assists, and Kevin Camacho had two goals and an assist. Sixto Moraga, who Vice said is the unquestioned team leader, had a goal and three assists.
“I’m really pleased with how our guys played,” said Vice. “In the first half, we were having a little trouble communicating, but mostly I just told them they needed to be able to focus on what they needed to do.” Stephen Walters, Emac Arroyo and Gustavo Vasquez also had goals in the win. Walters, Cesar Cornejo and Max Gonzalez all had assists. Coosa was solid in goal as well with two keepers combining for a big day.
Logan Watkins started and had seven saves before Dustin Teems relieved him and had 11 saves of his own.
The Eagles will now prepare for a huge test in the second round. They will visit the No. 1 team in Class AA, GAC, on Wednesday at 7 p.m.
“We have quite a challenge in front us,” said Vice. “They are the No. 1 team for a reason, but we still have to prepare like every other game and see what happens.
“We’ve just got to do what we do. If you try to change too many things, everything starts getting crazy.”
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Alred Column: Vice, Eagles show fighting spirit despite events of past week

by Jim Alred, Rome News-Tribune- New Media Director Prep Central Online Sports News, Events, Scores And Videos

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Coosa boys soccer coach Randy Vice beamed at his players Monday afternoon shortly after the Eagles dispatched Carver-Columbus 10-1 in the opening round of the Class AA playoffs.
In the post-game huddle, Vice told his players how proud he was of them and how they’d handled the last few days. For a moment, he paused looked down and gulped, then the smile returned. As the team broke the huddle chanting, “Do what we do,” more than a few players came over to hug their coach or pat him on the back.
The players weren’t just showing affection for their coach because Coosa had just won its first playoff soccer game, but because Vice was one of many hit by the storm on the night of April 27.
That evening, Vice was talking to Rome News-Tribune sportswriter Jonathan Blaylock moments before his house and most of his possessions were destroyed. Blaylock was getting quotes for a preview story about the game. Vice gave some quotes and then politely said he had to go because a tornado was coming.
The tornado caused the postponement of Coosa’s game for a few days — and made the victory all the sweeter when it occurred.
“I’m very lucky because I have my family and my kids and no one got hurt,” he said. “These guys came out and overcame a lot of hardships and played great. This was a huge win for Coosa soccer, and this might be the best moment in this program’s history.”
Saying the previous five days had been a blur would be an understatement. Coosa High didn’t have power until over the weekend. Vice’s players hadn’t been to a practice in almost a week. In fact, a lot of his players’ homes suffered damage as well. But what the team didn’t get in practice time, they made up for in helping out.
“A lot of these guys came out to my house to help. They were cutting trees and helping cleanup and a lot of them had damage to their own homes,” Vice said. “That just tells you how good these kids are.”
On Monday, it took Coosa less than six minutes to record the first goal and by halftime the Eagles were soaring with a 6-0 lead. Coach didn’t have to worry too much although he had one outburst midway through the first half, when he felt the defense wasn’t communicating.
“I wasn’t mad at them, but they have to realize they’ve got to communicate, or it’s going to hurt them down the road,” he said.
Monday’s celebration was a bit muted. Right before the team huddled, a couple of players doused Vice with a victory ice water bath. Moments after the huddle ended, his mind turned to today’s second-round opponent, Greater Atlanta Christian.
“We’ve really got our work cut out for us. They’re the No. 1 team in the state in AA, and one of the top six in the state overall (in all classifications),” he said. “This is going to be a tough test for us.”
Before April 27, the players and coaches might have said GAC represented the toughest challenge they had faced. On Monday afternoon, they realized GAC might be tough, but the tornado and storm which damaged so many of their homes was tougher.
“I’m just blessed and really lucky. I’ve got my family and my kids. My house is gone. My parents house is gone, but we’re still alive,” he said. Vice’s story represents one of many we’ll hear over the coming weeks. A story about the survival of the human spirit and others giving back and moving ahead when most of what they owned was literally blown away.
But Vice doesn’t want to focus on his story. He wants to focus on the players, the coaches, administrators and fans that offered help. 
 Tonight’s game comes almost exactly a week after the storms. Coosa plays the role of David to GAC’s Goliath. The top-ranked and seemingly unstoppable force from the private school in Atlanta takes on an opponent which won its first state soccer playoff game Monday.
But sometimes a bit of perspective helps. Coosa’s players have already played the role of David. On April 27, Goliath was an EF2 tornado. The Eagles may have lost homes and power and possessions, but they ultimately won the fight.
How can a group of high schoolers compare to the forces Coosa has already fought and survived? On Monday, Vice didn’t want to talk about the possibilities of an upset. “No matter what happens on Wednesday, this has been a great season and I’m so proud of these kids and how far they’ve come,” he said.
Odds are Coosa’s season ends tonight. GAC hails from Region 5-AA, which has time and again had its teams send the teams from Region 7-AA packing in the playoffs. In fact, the Eagles could lose by six or seven goals.
In 17 years of covering sports, I’ve witnessed some major upsets. Two or three of those came in the state soccer playoffs in Florida. Coosa winning would rank as one of the biggest. As a sportswriter, I’m not supposed to openly pull for teams I cover. Let’s be honest. When our teams reach the playoffs, I do hope they win. On Wednesday, I won’t be able to make the trip to GAC. But I know the Coosa players are going to play their hearts out. My brain tells me no way, but my heart reminds me it’s happened before.
No matter the score tonight, Coosa’s players, coaches and fans go down as winners, as do the thousands of people effected by last week’s storms. But wouldn’t it be nice if for the second time in a week the Eagles conquered the odds and flew a bit higher than the storm or their opponents?
Maybe it happens. Maybe not. But at game’s end, I guarantee Coach Vice will be smiling and thanking his players and counting his blessings that he and his family can continue rebuilding.
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Coosa to Host Carver-Columbus in State Playoffs

Coosa will host 5AA Carver on Friday, April 29th at Eagle Stadium. The game will begin at 7pm.

Eagles Fall to Calhoun Finish Second in 7AA

J. Blaylock, Rome News-Tribune Sportswriter

The Calhoun soccer team carried a No. 1 seed into the region tourney — and their status won’t change for the upcoming state tournament. The Jackets won the Region 7-AA title on Monday, downing Coosa 4-0, to claim a No. 1 seed for the state event.

Coosa, which likewise entered the region tourney as a No. 1 seed after winning the South subregion title, will be a No. 2 seed at state. “Give Coosa a lot of credit,” Calhoun coach Reuben Maldonado said. “They were the No. 1 team in the subregion for a reason.” Some fans believed the Coosa team would have a rebuilding year this season.  Instead, the young Eagles team have roared through the year and are headed to the state event with plenty of confidence.  The Eagles (13-6), who have nine freshmen on the team and only three seniors, will host the No. 3 seed of Region 5 on April 29 at the Coosa High football stadium.  “Calhoun has a great program,” Coosa coach Randy Vice said. “Coach Reuben has done a great job with them, but we’re better than we played today. I’m proud of how far the team has come. We thought this would be a rebuilding year.” Coosa goalkeeper Logan Watkins had 14 saves.  The Eagles were in the hole early, as the Yellow Jackets scored three goals in the first half.  Luis Cervantes scored the Jackets’ first goals off an assist from Miguel Moreno. Moreno had another assist on the next goal, scored by Efren Martinez. Alex Hernandez gave the Jackets the 3-0 lead just before halftime when he scored on a penalty kick.  “I told the guys if we could score one more goal, they would fall apart,” Maldonado said. “It took us a while to get it, but it paid off.”

That final goal came with 33 minutes left in the second half when Morena and Cervantes hooked up again for Cervantes’ second goal of the game.

Calhoun will host the No. 4 seed out of Region 6 in the opening round of state.

“We’ve got to stay focused,” Maldonado said. “We’re going to see some tougher teams.”

Eagle’s Host Calhoun in Region Championship

The Coosa High School Boy’s soccer team will play Calhoun in the Region Championship game  this Saturday at 11 am at Coosa Middle School.  Calhoun Coach Reuben Maldonado called tails before Building engineer Jan Williams tossed the coin Friday morning.  The coin landed on heads, awarding host site privilages to the Eagles.

Eagles eyeing region title: Coosa downs Gordon Central in Semi-Finals

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The Coosa boys have assured themselves of a berth in the state tournament — but they aren’t ready to celebrate just yet..The Eagles still have one goal to accomplish before heading to state: Winning a region title. They will get a chance to do that on Saturday morning when they face Calhoun in the 7-AA finals.
Coosa earned its spot in the championship game by downing Gordon Central, 4-1, in the semifinals on Thursday. “I am extremely proud of the guys,” said Coosa coach Randy Vice. Sixto Moraga had one goal and one assist, Paco Miranda had two goals and one assist and Emilio DeLeon had one goal for the Eagles (13-5).
Coosa’s Cesar Cornejo had an assist and keeper Logan Watson had nine saves. Friday morning,  Calhoun and Coosa will have a coin toss to determine which team will host Saturday’s region championship. (Both teams went undefeated in their respective subregion).  If Coosa wins the toss, the championship game will be played at 10 a.m. at Coosa; If Calhoun wins, it will begin at 11 a.m. at Calhoun.

Eagles Defeat Dade in Opening Round, Advance

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RN-T Staff Reports Sixto Moraga extended his career -- and helped the Eagles clinch a state playoff berth. Moraga, the talented senior, scored three goals and added two assists to lead the Eagles to a 5-1 win over Dade County in the opening round of the Region 7-AA tournament.  Paco Miranda had a big game as well, connecting for two goals and two assists. William Moraga also had an assist. “I’m extremely pleased with how my guys played tonight,” said Coosa coach Randy Vice. “We started slow but reacted well when we needed to.” Jared Vancuren, Jose Fortenel and Tyler Okubo also played a big part in the win with their defense. Logan Watkins had six saves in goal, and Justin Timms had two. Vice said he was also proud of Stephen Walters, who came back from being hospitalized two days prior to the game with an unknown sickness.
The Eagles host Gordon Central at 6 p.m. on Thursday at Coosa Middle in the 7-AA semifinals.

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2011 7AA South Sub-Region Champions !!!

 

EAGLES WIN SUBREGION CHAMPIONSHIP

 

From Rome News-Tribune Staff Reports

In the latest terrific performance of his outstanding senior season, Sixto Moraga poured in five goals and had a pair of assists to help Coosa down Armuchee 7-1 on the road and clinch the subregion championship. Paco Miranda added three assists and one goal for the Eagles, who improved to 6-0 in the South. Emilio DeLeon had one goal and one assist, and freshman Brayan Cornejo had an assist. Defensively, Logan Watkins came up with four saves in goal, and Justin Teems had two.

Coosa head coach Randy Vice also pointed to the defensive play of Jaren VanCuren, Tyler Okubo, Jose Fortanel and Marco Antonio as being a key element in the win. “I can’t say enough about the way those guys played,” said Vice. “They each just had super games for us.” Vice estimated that nearly 200 fans attended the game, and said, “It was just a terrific environment.”

Coosa will be the No. 1 seed in the upcoming region tourney, and will host Dade County on Tuesday in the opening round. The winner will be assured of a bid to the state tourney.

 

Sixto Moraga Signs with Shorter College

After weighing his options between several schools, Sixto Moraga has signed with Shorter University. Shorter’s local position and its oustanding academic program, along with Sixto’s regard for Coach Josh Severns, helped in the decision to go to Shorter. “Sixto told me about two weeks ago that he wanted to stay close to home, ie..Berry or Shorter, though he enjoyed his trip to Southern Poly and appreciated meeting coach Saulo Franca from Atlanta Christian” stated Coosa coach Randy Vice. “His excellent academic record at Coosa made qualifying at all the schools easy, He is the total package as a student-athlete”

Eagles Down Rockmart 8-0, Head to Sub-Region Championship

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From Rome News-Tribune Staff Reports:

Sixto Moraga added to his outstanding senior season with a two-goal, two-assist performance in an 8-0 home win over Rockmart.
William Moraga had a goal and two assists for Coosa (9-4, 4-0). Emileo DeLeon, Brayan Cornejo, Jared Vancuren, Gustavo Vasquez and Emac Arroyo had a goal a piece.Paco Miranda had three assists, and Tyler Okubo had an assist. Goalkeeper Destin Teems had two saves.

 

 

 



Eagles Fall to 4th Ranked Fort Payne, AL

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The Eagles faced one of Alabama’s best teams AAAAA Teams Friday night in Eagle Stadium and came away knowing just what it means to face a powerhouse.  Junior Freddy Ruiz scored 3 of the Fort Payne (15-3) goals solidifying his reputation as one of the best players in the Southeast.  Paco Miranda scored the lone goal for the Eagles.  , (7-5, 3-0). Coosa host Model Thursday.

 

 

Eagles Allow Late Goals in Loss to North Murray

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The Eagles outshot North Murray 19-5, but couldn’t seem to get them to the back of the net in a 4-1 road loss.
Emilio Deleon scored the only goal for Coosa (7-4, 3-0) off an assist from Brayan Cornejo.
The Eagles were down 2-1 late in the game and had a penalty kick with a chance to tie, but North Murray’s goalkeeper made the save. They then added two goals late to secure the game.

Eagles Down Rockmart 10-0

From RN-T Staff Reports

Sixto Moraga scored three goals and had two assists to help Coosa (7-3, 3-0) roll to a 10-0 victory over a scrappy and well-motivated Rockmart.

The Eagles’ defense held Rockmart without a shot on goal during the win. Paco Miranda and Brayen Cornejo each added two goals and three assists.  Emilio Deleon, Jared Vancuren and Alan Morales had one goal apiece, and Emac Arroyo, Logan Watkins and Stephen Walters had one assist each.

Eagles Fall to Gordon Central

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Coosa’s Sixto Moraga scored two goals, but the Eagles fell, 4-3, in soccer action to Gordon Central on Thursday.

Emac Arroyo scored the Eagles’ other goal, Steven Walters had an assist and goalkeeper Logan Watkins had six saves.

The Eagles next travel to Rockmart on Monday.

Eagles Upset River Ridge

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RN-Tribune Staff Reports: The Eagles traveled on the road to River Ridge and got another subregion win, 4-2, thanks to another great performance by Sixto Moraga. Moraga, a senior, scored three goals and assisted on an-other to lead Coosa (6-2, 2-0) to the victory.

Stephen Walters had the other goal, and Paco Miranda and Emac Arroyo each had assists.

Logan Watkins had 12 saves in goal for Coosa, who hosts Gordon Central next Thursday.

Eagles Down Adairsville 5-0

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Coosa defeated Adairsville 5-0 in Adairsville to open their sub-region schedule with a positive result.  Sixto Moraga netted 2 goals and 1 assist.  Paco Miranda scored a goal and completely controlled the midfield.  Brayan Cornejo and Jarred VanCuren each netted a goal while William Moraga, Emanuel (Emac) Arroyo and Emiio DeLeon also had assists.  Logan Watkins had 7 saves in goal while Justin Teems has 1 save.  “Adairsville played hard and with a great intensity” stated CHS Coach Randy Vice. “Their facility is in pristine condition and it is a great place to play a game.”  The Eagles were coming off a touch loss to Sonoraville where they played without starters Paco Miranda and Cesar Cornejo.  “ After a tough loss, it’s sometimes difficult to come back and play to the level that you know you can play at”  stated Vice, “I feel like we were able to at least partially do that tonight” .  I can’t say enough about how well Tyler Okubo and Jarred VanCuren played on defense tonight along with Marco Arellano and Jose Fortenal.  Jose has really stepped up his game over the last few matches and has really changed the dynamic.”

 

Eagles Fall to Sonoraville

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In spite of a gallant effort and a 1-0 lead with 2 minutes remaining, the Eagles gave up a goal a questionable penalty kick call that forced the game to overtime and then penalty kicks.  Sonoraville capitalized during the PK shootout and defeated the Eagles at Shorter University.  Sixto Moraga had the Eagles goal for the evening.

Coosa Bounces Back with a Home Win

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RN-T Staff Reports: The Coosa boys soccer team bounced back quickly from a loss to Rome on Wednesday with a big 5-1 win over Chattooga at home on Thursday.  Sixto Moraga continued his hot start to the season with three more goals and an assist for the Eagles (4-1). Bryan Cornejo and Stephen Walters had the other two goals for Coosa. Paco Miranda had three assists.
Logan Watkins had six saves in goal for Coosa, who have a week off before hosting Sonoraville next Thursday.
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Eagles fall Against Rome

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The game was tied 1-1 at the break, but Rome (3-1) took over in the second half with two goals while also controlling the ball for the majority of the remaining time. “Rome has a great program and we really enjoy playing them”. Stated Coosa Coach Randy Vice. “These kids know each other and it is always a big game for the community, It helps us before we begin Region play to step up and play at this level” .
Sixto Moraga had the lone goal for Coosa (3-1) off an assist from Paco Miranda in the 33rd minute.
“I have great respect for coach (Randy) Vice and the Coosa program,” said Rome Coach Chris Cochran. “They’ve improved every year since I’ve been at Rome, and they came ready to play tonight. “They are going to be a force to be reckoned with in their region.”For video highlights of the game, visit prepcentralonline.com


Eagles Down Chattooga

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Brayen Cornejo had two goals, and three of his teammates — Sixto Moraga, Kevin Camacho and Steven Walters — added one each as Coosa improved to 3-0 on the season with a 5-1 win over Chattooga.Coosa keeper Logan Watkins had eight saves. Emack Arroyo and William Moraga had two assists for the Eagles, who visit Rome on Tuesday.


Coosa Defeats Darlington 4-3 in Thriller

Moraga Brothers Find the Net Throughout The Match

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Coosa’s Sixto Moraga had another big night for the Eagles during prep soccer action at Darlington on Friday, Feb. 18.  Moraga scored three goals in the Eagles’ 4-3 win over the Tigers to open the season with a 2-0 record.

Moraga also scored the eventual game-winning goal with around four minutes left in the match.  William Moraga scored the Eagles’ other goal, and Brayon Cornejo and Jose Fortanel each had an assist.  “I’m extremely proud of the young men today,” Coosa coach Randy Vice said. “We played hard. I was really pleased with the way they stepped up. Darlington is a great soccer team. It means a lot when you can come out on top.” Jared VanCuren and Tyler Okubo highlighted the Eagles’ defensive performance. Goalkeeper Logan Watkins had seven saves, and Coosa out shot Darlington, 16-13.  

 

Coosa Stopper/Sweeper Jared VanCuren Named STAR Student

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Coosa High School senior Jared VanCuren was awarded the first local Student Teacher Achievement Recognition award Wednesday.
One STAR Student and Teacher will be recognized at each of the area high schools during the next week or so, and a winner from each school system will be picked on March 11. Those winners will represent their respective schools at a district banquet later in the semester. Van Curen, who recently accepted an appointment to the United States Military Academy, said he picked  Eric Johansen as his STAR teacher because the teacher helped him gain a better understanding of a subject he has not always enjoyed. “I have always been kind of a math guy, and I still love math,” said Van Curen, “but when I had American literature with him, I gained a new appreciation of that end of the academic spectrum.”  Read more: RN-T.com - Coosa STAR is bound for Military Academy

 

 

Eagles Down Model 10-0 in Season Opener

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The Coosa Eagles got their prep soccer season started in a big way on Wednesday evening with a shortened 10-0 shutout against 7-AA South rival Model on the road. Coosa’s Sixto Moraga played a large role in the win, scoring five goals for the Eagles (1-0, 1-0), and contributed three assists. “It’s always a good to start with a win,” Coosa coach Randy Vice said. “Model and Coosa is always a good rivalry. I’m really excited about our team. The attitudes of the guys have really impressed me. They worked really. I can’t say enough about the whole team.”

Also for Coosa, Brayon Cornejo, Emilio Deleon, Steven Walters, Kevin Camacho and Emmanuel Arroyo each scored a goal. Moraga, Cornejo, and Paco Miranda each had three assists, and William Moraga had one.

Coosa goalkeeper Logan Watkins had six saves for the shutout during his first-ever start in goal. Justin Teems finished the last six minutes of the match with one save. The Eagles outshot the Blue Devils 44-6.

Model first-year coach Donnie Mendence said his team has a lot of talent, but he sees things they need to improve on.

“I think we’ve got a fairly strong team,” he said. “I don’t think we showed it tonight. We didn’t play as a team. We’re going to have to fix this thing and figure out how to work as a team.”

Highlighting Model’s performance was goalkeeper Adam Fredrick with 30 saves.

Coosa’s next game will be at Darlington on Friday.

 

Eagles Fall to South Paulding, 5-2

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Emanuel (Emac) Arroyo scored two goals in the last 15 minutes for the Eagles but South Paulding (AAAA) proved to accurate on early opportunities for the Eagles to overcome the 5 goal deficit. Steven Walters and William Moraga had the two assists.  “ We actually got a lot accomplished this afternoon” stated CHS Head Coach Randy Vice, “Emac stepped up big in the 2nd half and I felt the defense got into a groove late in the game”.  “We made some adjustments that seemed to work a lot better”.  Vice added “I am concerned at the goalkeeper position only because of the lack of experience.  Veteran keeper Davey Siefert has been injured for the week preceding today’s scrimmage and that left us with 2 backups who had never played in a varsity match”.