Snyder, TX - Western Texas (4-8, 3-0 Region V) held sophomore day on Saturday against Dodge City (5-9-2, 3-6-2 KJCCC), 1-3. 

It was a joyous start to the morning as Western Texas Men's soccer honored their six sophomores that will be moving onto the next level. The six Westerners were announced individually and gifted a framed poster of their jerseys and placard. In their final regular season home game of the 2024 season, men's soccer took a photo with their sophomores and took the pitch minutes after the recognition. 

As for the matchup, the Westerners strapped on their cleats for the final regular season game of the season against the Conquistadors. Dodge City jumped out ahead early and quickly with a goal at the sixth minute, 0-1. The Westerners continued to play from behind as Dodge City scored again at the 22nd minute mark, 0-2. The Conquistadors finished their scoring at the 29th minute with a third and final goal, 0-3. 

Western Texas came out of halftime with an aggressive approach that paid off. The team scored their first and only goal of the Saturday. With an assist from Hector Montoya, Myles Taylor found the back of the net to score for the Westerners, 1-3. The score would stay the same for the remainder of the match as the home team dropped their final regular season game. 

Western Texas College is proud to acknowledge their student-athletes for their on and off the field contributions to the campus. The six student-athletes exemplify what it means to be Westerners here in Snyder and Western Texas Athletics wishes them the best in their future endeavors. 

#2 Arath Uvina - El Paso, Texas 

Arath Uvina is from El Paso, Texas. Arath committed to WTC in the Spring of 2024. Arath transferred from The University of Tyler playing his freshman year in Tyler, TX. He will graduate this semester with his associate in business and wants to continue his academic/athletic pathway at a 4-year university. Arath finished last semester with a 3.5 GPA.

#9 Darrel Detedji - France

Darrel Yetedji is from Laval, France. Darrel committed to WTC in the Spring of 2024, transferring from Oklahoma Panhandle State University. His major is General Studies and wants to continue his academic/athletic career at a 4-year university. Darrel finished last semester with a 3.4 GPA.

#10 Emiliano Duran - Odessa, Texas

Emiliano Duran is from Odessa, TX. He committed to WTC in the Fall of 2023 and played the majority of the games this season. He is majoring in Kinesiology and wants to continue his academic/athletic career at a four-year university.

#11 Ruben Roy Ekue Kuevi - Germany

Ruben Kuevi is from Niebull, Germany. Ruben committed to WTC in the Fall of 2023 and has played in every game in his two years, accumulating 10 goals. He is majoring in Business and wants to continue his academic/athletic career at a 4-year university studying Business Administration with a focus in Management. Ruben has maintained a 4.0 GPA every semester while being named to the first team all-academic. He loves to play the piano in his off time and will be demonstrating his talent on Veteran's Day - November 11th for Western Texas College.

#13 Christian Agyekum - Romeoville, Illinois

Christian Agyekum is from Romeoville, Illinois. Christian committed to WTC in the Fall of 2023 playing in the majority of the games in his 2 years, accumulating 6 goals and 1 assist. He is majoring in business and wants to keep furthering his educational pathway in business with a concentration in Marketing. Christian finished last semester with a 3.8 GPA also being named to the first team all-academic. He loves to dance and will show his moves in a goal celebration today. He also loves to listen to music during his free time.

#15 Ubaldo Alvarez - Mesa, Arizona

Ubaldo Alvarez is from Mesa, Arizona. Ubaldo committed to WTC in the Fall of 2023, playing most of the games this season, contributing to 3 assists as a right-back. He is majoring in business and wants to continue his academic/athletic career at 4-year university studying Construction Management. Ubaldo finished last semester with a 3.8 GPA being named to the first team all-academic.

UP NEXT: Western Texas men's soccer will play in the Regional Championship on Wednesday, October 23rd. The Westerners will take on Ranger College at 1pm. 

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