The Aliso Boys Soccer team began their 2023-24 campaign on the positive side as the Varsity and Frosh-Soph teams scored convincing wins while the JV squad came from behind to secure a draw.
The Varsity squad extended their winning streak over Dana Hills as Chase Seager and Gavyn Nobles tallied the goals for the Wolverines. After the opening of the game saw Aliso defending for much of the first ten minutes, the game settled to Aliso's style. With 13 minutes left in the first half, Seager scored on a header after a cross from Nico Nguyen. There would be no more scoring in the half and Aliso took a 1-0 lead into the break. The second half was controlled by Aliso as well and midway through the half, Jason Starcks hit a solid free kick that bounced off the goalie and had Nobles waiting at the door step to put in the back of the net. The game would end, 2-0, in favor of Aliso.
In the Frosh-Soph opener, Aliso scored three first half goals and added two in the second frame to win 5-1. Sean Bruner kicked off the scoring six minutes in on a free kick. Asher Youdrian followed with a header off a cross by Bruner. Raif Raslan added the third goal of the half. In the second half, Jacob Powell scored a pair of goals, one at the 15-minute mark and another with three minutes left, converting a a penalty kick.
The 2023-24 Aliso Niguel Boys Soccer team opens up the season on Wednesday, November 29, hosting Dana Hills High School. The Frosh-Soph game kicks off at 3:30 pm followed by the Varsity squad at 5:15pm and the JV team at 7:00 pm.
First year head coach Daniel Pask looks to continue Aliso's winning streak over Dana Hills that stretches back to the 2020-21 season.
Aliso's roster this season is loaded with seniors and returning starters from a season ago, including eight All League players.
Last year's squad won the South Coast League title and made its tenth straight appearance in the CIF playoffs.