The Mesa Jackrabbits (11-1-1) varsity boys soccer team defeated the Carl Hayden Community Falcons (2-7) 8-1 in Friday’s game.
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The Jackrabbits have been nothing short of dominant this season. The team has outscored opponents 47-8 and has allowed more than one goal just once through 13 games.
Mesa is coming off a season where it finished with a 14-6-2 record and lost in the second round of the 6A conference playoffs.
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Their No. 22 national ranking by MaxPreps is the highest in school history. Fredy Alvarez has 4 goals, including the game-winner in OT vs. Perry. Senior captain Eddy Mbugua has six shutouts in eight games.https://t.co/D64gnr2dVq via @azcentral
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They have now proven to be one of the most dangerous teams in the state and are ranked No. 3 in Arizona as well as No. 26 in the country.
Next Up For Mesa
The Jackrabbits next match up against the Mountain View Toros (13-1-1) on Tuesday, Jan 23 @ 7 p.m. MST. The Toros have been incredible as well this season and are currently ranked No. 9 in the state, making this a challenge for the Jackrabbits.
While they are receiving credit and recognition, Mesa has one clear goal in mind and that is to be named 6A state champion. Keep an eye out for one of the most elite high school soccer programs in the country.
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Saleh Awwad is a writer/reporter covering Phoenix High School Sports, Arizona State Sun Devils, and more for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on X via @SalehAwwad_
