Soccer team captain Ian Hsu’s season comes to a close

He’s a leader on and off the field, ASB president and co-captain of the boys varsity soccer team. Ian Hsu has just concluded his senior season as center back and team captain. 

Academically, Hsu carried himself to ASB president his senior year, with a previous term as ASB vice president. Being in leadership all four years of high school, Hsu has carried these leadership qualities among himself and his classmates.

“[Being a leader] has always been something I have naturally clinged to. I have always wanted to do my best in supporting my team and achieving a certain aspect in my community,” said Hsu.

Throughout all four years of leadership, Hsu has uplifted his fellow classmates and welcomed the underclassmen. This has especially shown in his mentorship of other class officers.

“Ian has been a role model for me since my first year as a freshman in leadership, and he has always supported and been a great friend to me. I’m excited to take on his role as ASB president next year,” said incoming ASB president Maggie Lei Chong.

As a dedicated soccer player, Hsu brought varsity boys soccer up to fourth in the league and led the team to NCS quarterfinals. Alongside co-captain Dominic Bolender, the duo create a motivated atmosphere among their teammates. 

NCS quarterfinals was a key moment for captains Hsu and Bolender. Tied at 1-1 until the end of the game, and ultimately taking a 2-1 victory against Ygnacio Valley in overtime, Hsu and Bolender took home the win in the last crucial minutes.

“That game was my favorite memory from my senior season, just that I knew we were able to win the game. We came in determined and ended up scoring in the last minutes of overtime,” said Hsu.

“It was a true honor to be alongside him [Hsu]. He was a great friend and captain to me, my favorite moment as a captain with him was when we won the first round of NCS in double overtime and celebrating with him,” said Bolender.

Hsu states that his mindset is the reason for his accomplishments and motivation for his academic rigor, in addition to his leadership.

“My motivation to juggle my academics and sports at the same time comes from needing to be able to achieve the common goal. Whether it being a game or getting my work done and honestly just bringing people together, maintaining positivity among my teammates and the community around me and working on anything that needs to be improved on,” said Hsu

As Hsu’s senior year comes to a close, he is still undecided but plans to major in business and ultimately pursue a career in that field.