Still Proud

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It was a tough, physical battle at dusty Bowers Field Saturday night. Five yellow cards were issued. Two goals were scored; unfortunately none for the Braves.

“I feel awful for the seniors, but we’ve turned the corner this year,” Braves coach Reed Maltbie said. “As much as I wanted to win this game, losing doesn’t change where we are.

“Ross went out and took what they wanted tonight, and that’s fine,” he continued. “I’m still proud of our team for the season they’ve had and the kind of guys they are. They’re not league champions, but they’re champions in my heart.”

Maltbie had special praise for three of his seniors: Marks, center back Bill Moloney and stopper Joop Roberts.

“Reed has done a good job with his team,” Ross coach Bill Buelsing said. “They certainly didn’t give us this game.”

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