Blaine High School boys’ soccer team ended the 2024 season with a 10-6-3 record ‒ grabbing the #1 spot in their section for the first time in eight years. This big moment came from strong teamwork and standout performances at Blaine High School, setting high hopes for the future.
Sophomore forward Samuel Sporneac led the team with 14 goals, making him the top scorer of the season. “It felt great,” Sporneac shared. “I’m aiming to get more goals and more assists next season.
His teammate Jonathan Yani, also a forward and a junior, was close with 10 goals and will come back next year as one of the team captains. “It feels great to be captain,” Yani said. “I know not many people get to have that role and I will take this duty with pride.”
Senior defender Ali Aljumaili who played an important leadership role this season, thought about his proudest moments. “Watching all my teammates come together during team bonding, I loved every second,” he said. For Aljumaili the hardest challenge happened in the section final against Andover, a high energy match that ended the Bengals’ season. “It was very hard and it was sad that we lost,” he added.
The team also got important help from sophomore forwards Damir Secic and Yousef Sherian and junior defenders Samir Secic and Landon Peterson who will all return next season. With 13 players coming back and a leadership group that includes captains Samir Secic, Jonathan Yani and Landon Peterson the Bengals are already making plans for next year. “We’re aiming to win sections and go to state,” said Sporneac. The players feel confident that with hard work and determination, the Bengals will probably reach even greater success in the coming year.
With an unfortunate double penalty shootout loss to Andover after double overtime the Bengals are looking forward to an even more successful season. For Blaine High School Boys soccer program, the 2024 season was more than just numbers on a scoreboard. It was about building a talented young group that was made successful because of teamwork, resilience, and ambition that will carry into the future.