Soccer: Boulder City Eagles exit state play with Truckee loss
The team finished the season 11-4-4 and returns seven key players who scored at least one point.
By Rosa Fuentes ·
Boulder City High School’s soccer program made history this season before falling in the state tournament. The Eagles lost their final match of the year on Nov. 6, ending their run with an 11-4-4 record.
Truckee, the eventual state champion, defeated the Eagles 7-0 in that final game. Head coach Kristin Shelton noted that the opponent possessed high skill levels and appeared to have played together for an extended period. She described Truckee as a team capable of competing well against 5A division opponents.
The season marked the first time the Eagles reached the state tournament since 2021. Shelton believes this experience will motivate the returning players to maintain their hard work in future seasons. She aims to build a sustained state tournament presence for the program.
Sophomore Lila Stankovic led the team with 18 goals and 12 assists. She is one of seven key returners who recorded at least one point this season. This group forms the core of a young roster that Shelton intends to develop further.
Other contributors included junior Sophia Elburn, who tallied five goals and three assists. Sophomore Savanna Starley added eight goals and two assists, while sophomore Kora Remedi recorded four goals and two assists. Freshman Susan Muir contributed five goals and two assists.
On defense, the team returns sophomore Malley Jobin, who recorded 42 steals this season. The squad will need to replace several key defenders who have graduated. Shelton plans to prioritize individual player development to ensure collective team growth.
The Eagles achieved double-digit wins for the sixth time in the last seven seasons. They improved upon last year’s 7-6-4 record as they look to become a consistent contender in the southern region.
