De Soto boys soccer has gotten off to a promising start in the 2026 season, opening with a 3-1-1 record while continuing to establish itself as a competitive program.
The Wildcats have shown the ability to compete against quality opponents, including a 1-1 overtime draw against Washburn Rural. The early results provide a solid foundation as De Soto moves deeper into the season.
The Wildcats return little experience from last season’s team, so they will have to depend on youth. will look to continue improving as the season progresses. Consistency on both sides of the ball will be important as De Soto faces a challenging schedule and works toward positioning itself for the postseason.
Returning for DeSoto this season is first team all-league midfielder Easton Rice,
The early-season results suggest a team capable of playing competitive soccer against strong opposition. As the Wildcats gain more experience together, continued development and execution will be key factors in determining how far the team can go.
For De Soto, the focus now turns to maintaining its early momentum, continuing to improve from match to match and building toward the latter stages of the season.
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