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The Student News Site of Xavier College Preparatory

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The Student News Site of Xavier College Preparatory

XPress
The Student News Site of Xavier College Preparatory

XPress
The Student News Site of Xavier College Preparatory

XPress

Carrying the legacy: Soccer’s road to state

Lucia Sugich, Multimedia Editor and Best of SNO award winning author
March 12, 2026

Behind Xavier soccer’s 5-year championship streak is a process few people see. For this program, reaching state is the result of months of preparation, leadership, and a standard passed down through generations of players. This video looks beyond the scoreboard to show what it truly takes to carry the legacy of a dynasty program, and the preparation for the state championship on March 2nd.

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