Royals Ready For Division Jump

Christ the King goal scorer Chris Munoz The soccer program at Christ the King High School will compete for the 2010 season in the Brooklyn/Queens A soccer league.

The Royals are already getting ready for next year, and the Junior Var sity team is in the making. In order to get the team ready to compete at that level, the Royals scheduled a double header for the weekend against a CHSAA A league Nassau County team, St. Mary’s High School in Manhasset.

The Junior Varsity team lost 4 0, but created multiple scoring chances that were not utilized. The Junior Varsity coach Michael Cognato is very excited to manage the Royals in their first official season next year.

The varsity team tied the Gaels 2-2. Both goals were scored by the junior captain Chris Munoz.

Munoz scored the first goal directly from a corner kick and second goal on a solo effort.

So far this season, Munoz scored four goals in four games. Throughout the game, the Royals showed signs of a team that will successfully compete at the next level.

“There is a big difference between A soccer league and B soccer league,” said varsity coach Ovid Cusu. “When you play teams from the A league you better be physically ready. We have to work harder than ever. The good news for us is the fact that our main players will be here for at least two more years. The future looks good and we are looking forward to join the A soccer league.”

The young Royals squad is near the top of the CHSAA Brooklyn/Queens B table, as follows: Bishop Ford: 10 points (3-0-1);Christ the King: 9 points (3-1-0); Monsignor McClancy: 7 points (2-1-1); St. Johns Prep: 6 points (2-2- 0); St. Edmunds: 3 points (1-3-0); Cathedral Prep: 0 points (0-4-0).

For more frequent updates on the Christ the King soccer teams, visit www.ctkathletics.com.