MaxPreps 2013 Soccer Early Contenders: Battle Mountain boys

The Huskies were perfect last season in Colorado and will fight for another 4A state title with some players who starred on an undefeated JV squad. Battle Mountain is a national title Early Contender, presented by Dick's Sporting Goods and adidas.

Thumbnail image of this articles writer: Leland Gordon
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Jul 23, 2013, 2:00pm

SCHOOL PROFILE
Battle Mountain has made the playoffs every season since 1998 and has the talent to keep the streak alive.
Battle Mountain has made the playoffs every season since 1998 and has the talent to keep the streak alive.
Photo by Paul DiSalvo

State classification: 4A

Enrollment: 750 (appox.)

Head coach David Cope
Head coach David Cope
Photo by Paul DiSalvo
Athletic director: Ryan McCay

2012 finish: 20-0, CHSAA 4A title (NSCAA honorable mention, No. 21 national ranking by MaxPreps)

Head coach: David Cope

Years at school: 23 (21 as boys head coach). Also 7 years as girls coach

Career record: 196 boys wins (96-18-6 since Oct. 21, 2005). Also 111 girls wins.

Notable team achievements: State playoffs qualifier every year since 1997, 2012 CHSAA 4A state champions, Western Slope League champions 2004-07 and 2010-12, state quarterfinalists 2004-05 and 2011.

Notable soccer alumni: Kyle Moore (Denver University)

Notable non-soccer facts about school: Olympic skiers Toby Dawson (2006 moguls, bronze) and Sarah Schleper (four-time competitor) went to Battle Mountain.

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