TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – It’s soccer season, and the Wakulla boys are gearing up for a deep postseason run.
“Honestly, this is the best chance we’ve had in a very long time,” said senior Sam Bruce. “I think we can make it to the state championship this year. We have a really good team.”
A big prediction from a guy who knows a thing or two, because he’s seen a thing or two.
“He’s one of those kids,” said head coach Chad Linville. “When he comes out, everything’s there.”
Bruce has played soccer at the varsity level since the ninth grade. He helped lead Wakulla to the Regional Finals his sophomore season, and this year, he wants more.
“We made history sophomore year, and we’re hoping to make history again.”
“I hope we’re cresting at the right moment,” added Linville. “We’re coming into Districts. It’s a good time. I’m hopeful for him we can get a good ride.”
Ride number two, because Bruce has already been a part of the War Eagle football team this year.
“They got in kind of a situation, they needed a kicker, Sam’s got a good leg,” said Linville.
He still has his senior baseball season to look forward to as well, another sport he’s played since his freshman year.
“If I’m doing good in baseball, I like baseball,” laughed Bruce. “If soccer’s going good, I like soccer.”
All of that, while balancing a 4.44 GPA as a dual enrolled student.
“Late nights you know, on my way to games, on the way back from games, got the assignments pulled up on my phone.”
“When you have one like that, others do follow,” said Linville. “That’s a huge help for me, because I don’t have to worry about all those other little things.”
Now, the only thing to worry about is making this final ride on the soccer field a good one.
“It’s awesome. We have a good group of guys,” he said. “We’ve done well in the past. We know we can get there.”
And hopefully make a little more history before he goes. Bruce is in Wakulla’s Medical Academy. He already has his CNA certification, and at the end of this semester, he’ll be certified in phlebotomy. He said he wants to one day become an orthopedic surgeon.
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