Post by Scott Crawford on Feb 25, 2011 6:39:33 GMT -6
Tooraj Badie slouched on an aluminum bench Tuesday afternoon at Pan American Stadium, his progress as Sacred Heart’s coach mirrored by the success of eight seniors who performed drills a few yards away.
Badie, in his fourth season, has grown with his seniors. Last February, Sacred Heart beat Catholic-New Iberia in the Division III girls soccer championship match in Shreveport to win the Cardinals’ first state crown since a Division II title in 2005. Since that year, Sacred Heart has played for each state championship in either Division II or Division III. Under Badie, Sacred Heart’s tradition has remained strong.
"Obviously, it’s going to be tough to replace those kids," said Badie, his arms stretched across the bench as he looked toward the field.
Badie, in his fourth season, has grown with his seniors. Last February, Sacred Heart beat Catholic-New Iberia in the Division III girls soccer championship match in Shreveport to win the Cardinals’ first state crown since a Division II title in 2005. Since that year, Sacred Heart has played for each state championship in either Division II or Division III. Under Badie, Sacred Heart’s tradition has remained strong.
"Obviously, it’s going to be tough to replace those kids," said Badie, his arms stretched across the bench as he looked toward the field.
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