SAN DIEGO (KGTV) – It was a disappointing finish to the USD males's soccer season as they misplaced within the NCAA Candy 16 to Vermont on penalty kicks.
“Unlucky penalty given was a bit controversial from our facet, however we couldn't do something about it, so a extremely unlucky technique to lose,” says USD defender Jack Sandmeyer.
Sadly, it wasn't a storybook ending for the Toreros soccer group, however for senior Jack Sandmeyer, it had a narrative of its personal. He overcame some obstacles that allowed him to proceed enjoying the sport he loves in his hometown.
“I began at UC Davis, but it surely didn't actually work on the market. I simply had a battle of curiosity with the coaches, so I got here again right here. I wished to affix the group at USD, however I feel there have been too many guys, I made a decision to switch as a scholar and return to the town the place I grew up,” says Sandmeyer.
Sandmeyer enrolled at USD to be a scholar, however nonetheless had the will to play soccer. So he tried out for the USD membership group.
“I used to be capable of strive for them, but it surely was unlucky that it didn't work out. I assumed on the time, 'I assume I'm performed enjoying soccer.'
He wasn't performed, although, because of Toreros head coach Brian Quinn.
“I used to be capable of check out and from that second on it labored very well. I used to be capable of put my coronary heart into each observe, although I didn't know if I used to be going to make the group or not,” says Sandmeyer.
The diploma from St. Augustine made the group his sophomore 12 months and by no means regarded again. Now a senior, he got here up massive within the NCAA Event towards Duke as he scored the game-winning objective.
“After I acquired the objective within the final seven minutes, it was such an incredible expertise. I by no means knew if I’d ever be within the group or if I’d ever play soccer once more. To attain the objective was superb. .”