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Willmar Cardinals' boys soccer team aims for strong season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 10:31 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

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Summary

The Willmar Cardinals boys soccer team will open its season against the Rocori Spartans in a Central Lakes Conference matchup on Thursday at 7 p.m. Jeff Winter, the team's coach, expressed confidence in his squad, despite losing several key players to graduation. With a roster featuring 14 seniors, Winter emphasized that the team is deep and prepared to face the competition. The Cardinals hope to secure their first state tournament berth since 2021 and plan to build on last season’s performance of 9-6-3 overall.

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•Willmar Cardinals face Rocori Spartans on Thursday at 7 p.m.
•Team features a roster of 19 upperclassmen, including 14 seniors.
•Coach Jeff Winter expects a competitive season despite key player departures.
•Team aims for its first state berth since 2021.

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10:31 PMYahoo Sports — Boys soccer: Willmar Cardinals plan to stay on the rise

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Jeff Winter believes that all the Central Lakes Conference boys soccer teams are rising. Sartell went to the Class AA state tournament last fall for the first time since 2015. St. Cloud Tech, which earned state berths in three of the last four years, was on its way to a CLC title before . Rocori finished at the top. Alexandria is among the top teams in the conference and so are the ...
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