2017 Bishop Gorman Boys Soccer Capsule

BISHOP GORMAN

League: Class 4A Southwest

Head coach: Tommy Tate, third season

2016 record: 16-5-1 (10-2 Southwest, first)

Returning lettermen (starters): Thirteen (six)

Top athletes: F C.J. Neville (Sr.), F Alex Daseler (Jr.), MF Hayden Madsen (So.), D Jeffrey Wright (Sr.)

Outlook: The defending Southwest League champions bring back six starters, including some firepower in Neville (12 goals, 6 assists) and Daseler (6 goals, 5 assists). Madsen (4 goals, 2 assists) also should contribute.

Wright (3 goals, 1 assist) is back to guide what should be a strong defense. Tate feels the addition of freshman goalkeeper Diesel Fiore also should strengthen the defense.

The Gaels have veteran starters back in the midfield.

“We will be a young, but very competitive team this season,” Tate said. “We fully expect to defend our league title and make a run for a state title this season.”