By Moses Leos III
Six goals scored in the first 40 minutes Tuesday set the tone for the Lake Travis Cavaliers 9-0 win over the Hays Rebels at Shelton Stadium.
While the Rebels dropped their sixth straight game, head coach Jason Burnett said his team continues to battle despite rampant injury woes.
“Their work ethic and effort is great. I can’t fault that. Great attitudes.” Burnett said. “They deserve to win one, but they’re literally their own Achilles heel.”
Lake Travis took control early and often in the first half as they took a 6-0 lead at intermission.
For Burnett, injuries have taken their toll on his program. Of the 20 players started the season, Burnett said three were “still okay.” He said many of his players who are healthy are playing in positions “they are not comfortable with.”
“We’re severely banged up,” Burnett said. “They’re giving everything they’ve got, but they don’t have a whole lot left in the tank.”
Ensuring the health of his senior laden team is also a focus for Burnett.
“They want to play and you don’t want to take it from them,” he said. “But you want to look out for their best interest.”
Working to continue building his players on and off the field is how Burnett plans to approach the remainder of the season.
“They are seeing what adversity is. They are fighting and not giving up,” he said. “That’s all they want as adults, to work hard and try in the face of adversity.”