Even though the Dragons fell short of their statebrchampionship aspirations, the 2016 season proved to be an enjoyable one forbrCoach Oglesby and his team. Improving throughout the season, Southlake Carrollbrplayed its best soccer during the most crucial stretch towards the end of thebrseason. “It was a great season,” says Oglesby. “This was a tremendously hard-workingbrfocused group. When you play this many games and only lose a couple, you havebrto be doing something right.”
The Dragons were led by junior Calvin Herd, who was the teambrleader in goals (19), while finishing second in assists (six) on his way tobrDistrict Offensive MVP Honors. Helping orchestrate the offense was juniorbrmidfield Michael Kays. Playing the role of conductor for a Carroll team that litbrup the scoreboard with over 60 goals, he paced the Dragons with 10 assists.brNotching a goal and an assist in Carroll's first round playoff victory overbrMidlothian, Nat Kajawara also provided plenty of firepower to Southlake's frontbrline. His 18 goals were good enough for second on the team. Returning their topbrtwo scorers and leading assist man in 2017, the Dragons should be verybrdangerous as they look to bring a state championship title back to Southlake.
Season Update
15-4-4
The Carroll Dragon boys soccer team competed hard throughoutbrthe 2016 season. Demolishing opponentsbron their way to a playoff berth, Southlake Carroll finally met its match,brlosing 2-1 to Plano East in the area round of the 6A playoffs. Alwaysbrrelentless in their efforts, Coach Oglesby's team didn't go out without abrfight. Defeating Midlothian, 2-0 in the bi-district round of the postseason,brthe Carroll finished the year 16-5-4 (8-3-1). Finishing third in district 7-6A, the Dragonsbrcame just a goal short from knocking state championship finalist Coppell inbrtheir last matchup of the season. Withbrthat being said there are many reasons for this years team to hold their headsbrup high. Before bowing out in thebrplayoffs, the Dragons won their final four games to close out the regularbrseason, including victories over district opponents LD Bell, Haltom and 7-6Abrrunner up Colleyville Heritage. Getting revenge on the Panthers after losing inbrtheir first meeting of the season, Carroll brrolled over Heritage 3-1. Heading into next season, the Dragons look tobrreplace six seniors from this year's team. Always up for the challenge look forbrCoach Oglesby to reload in 2017.
“… When you play this many games and only lose a couple, youbrhave to be doing something right.” – Head Coach Greg Oglesby
Roster
Head Coach: Greg Oglesby
Assistant Coach: Sal Richie
Davd Fryer GK Sr.
Davis Payne GK Sr.
1 MichaelbrWillis F Sr.
2 Zach Webb M Sr.
3 ChasebrReynolds M·D Jr.
4 TrentbrStewart M So.
5 Toby Snook D Sr.
6 Corey Dotson D Jr.
7 Michael Kays M Jr.
8 KylebrWilliams D Sr.
9 KianbrKhailian M Fr.
10 Mario Letayf M So.
16 Jonny Minahan M Sr.
17 Tanner Dotson D Jr.
18 Nat Kajiwara M Jr.
19 MichaelbrParrish D Fr.
20 Duncan Gary D Sr.
21 Nick Broadway D Sr.
22 AnthonybrAnderson M Jr.
23 Miguel Fryer D So.
24 Calvin Herd F Jr.
27 HarrisonbrPeyrovi GK So.