The U14 boys’ soccer team won a bronze medal in the Camrose Night Classic tournament over the weekend, after a tough 0-0 game that ended with a penalty kick by Bryce Schweer.
“Our boys were thrilled and happy and so it was very entertaining, and a wonderful Father’s Day present for all the parents of all the kids,” said coach Greg Switenky.
Switenky said Camrose is Stettler’s archrival, and that the competition between the teams goes back to prior years. While Stettler had fewer players, Switenky said that the team was up for the challenge.
“Our boys played hard and our boys played smart,” he said. “They managed the game very well.”
Switenky said goalkeeper Nicholas Ruddel was “outstanding” and managed to preserve the tie and allow the game to go into penalty kicks.
“He played possibly his best game of the season,” he said.
He added that all the players were exceptional, and the boys who were chosen for the penalty kicks – some of whom probably had never taken a penalty shot – were thrilled for their chance to score.
“It was very entertaining for all that were there watching; both sets of parents and the teams are very competitive,” Switenky said.
“We’re just very happy that our boys ended up coming out on top and winning a bronze medal.”