The boys’ soccer team faced off against the Gilroy Mustangs at home in the first round of CCS on Feb. 19, ending in a 3-0 loss for the Falcons and elimination from CCS.

The Falcons barely qualified for a spot in CCS, taking the second-to-last seed available, with the Mustangs taking the last seed.

The game started competitively by both teams. The Falcons maintained possession during the early minutes of the game. However, the Mustangs quickly gained the advantage with their constant pressure, and the Falcons found themselves in their own half of the field for the majority of the time.

The Mustangs opened the scoring early in the first half off a throw-in that found its way to the feet of an open midfielder, who placed his shot at the near post from the top of the Falcons’ 18-yard box, beating senior goalkeeper Erik Martin.

The Mustangs scored their second goal after an unmarked midfielder got on the end of a corner kick and calmly put the ball into the back of the net.

The Mustangs did not let up, finding a third goal shortly before the first half ended off another corner kick that was placed into the side netting by a player wandering just outside of the 18-yard box.

The Falcons defended better in the second half, not giving up any goals, but they did not pose a threat offensively.

In the regular season, the Falcons ended with a record of 3-3-4, enough for a fourth place finish and the opportunity to remain in the De Anza League.

“We started the season off really strong, but we teetered off towards the end of the season,” junior center-back and captain Will Guy said.

Despite his disappointment in how the season finished, Guy likes the team’s chances next year. According to Guy, the junior class is extremely strong and will form a strong base for the team next year.

Even so, Guy admits that the team still has a lot to work on.

“We can definitely work on our communication as a team,” Guy said. “In addition, we can really improve on our discipline as a team for next season. We need to work hard during practices and focus before our games.”