(Edinburg, Texas)-Before kickoff, Hidalgo HS head soccer coach Zeke Morales talked to his team about what it takes to win in the playoffs. ”It takes 80 minutes of non-stop action. You cannot stop playing, if you do, you will get beat,” said Morales. ”Can you smell victory today?”
The Pirates did smell victory as they defeated Vanguard Academy 3-0 to advance to the fourth round of the University Interscholastic League’s Soccer playoffs. The 2009 UIL State Champions, Pirates will meet Taylor next Friday at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is set for 2:00 p.m. The Pirates defeated the Ducks 2-1 last year in the playoffs. ”We are familiar with their style of play,” added Morales.
