With preseason over, the 2012 men’s team opening game against Chaffey College resulted in a draw, 3-3. The Warriors led, 3-0, during the first half of the game.

“Based we saw this summer we should have a competitive squad,” John Britton, coach, said.

Returning this year is Nolan Dean, 20, goal keeper and political science major, who has been staying in shape by working out with fellow players prior to Aug. 15, its official start of practice, he said.

Besides Nolan. there are six other players of the 25 member team returning for the 2012 season.

“We have dedicated players who are looking forward to the first game because it officially kicks off the season,” Alberto Brisano, 20, midfielder, said.

The returning players are joined by new players such as Andre Davey Cervantes, 17, orthodontist major and midfielder.

“I am excited to be part of the soccer team and looking forward to having a successful season,” Cervantes said.

The men’s soccer team will play its next game tomorrow at Golden West College, however, its anticipated game is against rival Los Angeles Harbor College on Oct. 9, Briseno said.

Last season the Warriors tied their first game with LAHC winning its second game against them, 2-0.

The Warriors will also have the chance to change last year’s tie against Golden West College with a win tomorrow.

“We should have a solid season and be able to compete,” Ever Morataya, assistant coach, said.

The women’s soccer team in 2011 nearly made the playoffs and this season the team’s first two games have been tough.

On Aug. 28 the women’s team opening game loss, 12-3, to Chaffey College breaking their season opener, 3-1.

“We have a talented group of women, there is still work to be done but the team will get in shape,” Brooke Maxim, 19, undecided major, said. “I feel confident about the team’s capability.”

The women’s team played against Taft College on Aug.31 loss, 2-0 by decision.

All-South Coast Conference First Team returning midfielder Rebecca Maier, 19, communications major, prepare for the next set of games by working on her technique and possession.

“I am excited to play with the team and practicing during summer is helping the team get sharpened,” Maier said.

In 2011, Cecy Perez, 18, nursing major, was named Honorable Mention at the ASCC.

Perez is a returning midfielder who is preparing mentally and physically for the fall season. She wants to make the ASCC First Team this season.

“Working on our communication as a team will make us stronger,” Perez said. “We are preparing ourselves by conditioning, staying fit, and running for physical strength.”