An intriguing story unfolds at Wilson High School in Los Angeles, where the girls soccer team has entered the fray to compete for the City Section Open Division title after an upset win over previously undefeated Eagle Rock last week.
Wilson is 23-1 and has earned at least a tie for the Northern League title. The Mules need a win over Marshall on Thursday to clinch the title outright.
Under coach Andres Ortega, the team improved significantly in three years, going from 1-8 to 10-15, and was able to beat perennial power Eagle Rock this season.
Wilson turned to star athlete Anniya Hutson, a junior who worked her way up from wide receiver to quarterback. She used to play club soccer with former Eagle Rock star Haley Weatherspoon. Hutson passed for nearly 4,000 yards with 62 touchdowns.
Receivers/defensive backs Samantha Escarcega and Diana Vargas were also big contributors. Escarcega has 27 touchdown receptions.
The City Section will announce its playoff pairings on Saturday. San Pedro won the Marine Corps League and Birmingham won the West Valley League. Defending champion Banning picked up a win over San Pedro.
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