Ray Conner
Sports Editor

The Broncs soccer squad closed out their season with improvement.

For the young squad, the Broncs will be looking to make some noise next season as they will be one year older and have another season under their belt.

In a recent home match, Kern Valley’s Jose Lopez moves past his opponent as teammates from both sides look on.

Kern Valley played competitive soccer to close out the year as they matched up well with league rivals Rosamond, Mammoth and Cal City.

Jose Lopez for the Broncs was the offensive leader over the past five games as he scored two goals and recorded three shots on goal.

Nick Solis scored two goals over that same five game stretch, while Ian Galaviz had a shot on goal and scored one goal.

Trevor Lightner and Nacho Anzaldo closed out the scoring for the Broncs as they each scored a goal against the Rosamond Roadrunners in a match played on Feb. 1.

In goal for the Broncs was Cody Lehman. He was kept busy as he was credited with 67 saves over Kern Valley’s last five matches.

Also helping out on the defensive side of the ball were Kevin Dwyer and Chandler Snyder.

Dwyer recorded a total of 25 clears, while Snyder had 20 clears.Lightner was credited with 13 clears.

Head coach Kelly Lehman commenting on her team and the season said, “It was good work this season by the Broncs. We keep improving each game and we’ll be a force to meet in the next year.”