Rams soccer squad faces rebuilding task

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 3 September 2024 at 9:16 am

Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Getting set to lead Roy-Hart into the upcoming Niagara-Orleans League soccer season are veterans Garrett Glyshaw, Josiah Rodriquez and Jase Waters. Missing is Zach Schultz.

Looking to fill the holes created by the loss of nine players to graduation, Roy-Hart will tune up for the Niagara-Orleans League boys soccer season by visiting Maryvale on Saturday.

New Roy-Hart Coach Jarrod Marsh’s, Rams squad, which will host defending champion Wilson in the N-O opener on September 10, is led by the veteran quartet of seniors Zach Schultz and Josiah Rodriguez along with juniors Garrett Glyshaw and Jase Waters.

The Rams graduation losses included first team N-O All-League honorees Rem Albee (Midfield), Landen Guild (Midfield), Caleb Verratti (Defense) and second team selection Jayden Swygert (Defense) along with Noah Bartholomew (Goalie), Dawson Draper (Defense), Joel Hickman (Forward), Jack Johnson (Forward) and Kristopher Myers (Defense).

Roy-Hart went 5-5 in N-O action and 6-8-1 overall last fall.