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This season, the men’s varsity soccer team at Friends School of Baltimore is undefeated, going into their semifinals game on Thursday, November 2nd, on Deering Field.

The team has already played, and won against, both of the possible teams they could face in the semifinal: Mt. Carmel and St. John’s Catholic Prep. The Quakes beat Mt. Carmel 6-1, and they beat St. Johns 2-0.

Junior and striker Ejaz Ibrahim says he is feeling confident going into this semifinal game.

“We are looking to be champs this year,” he says.

His confidence is grounded in the fact that the team has already defeated stronger teams than their two possible semifinal rivals. This season, Friends varsity soccer is ranked #1 in the conference, with a record of 7-0-1, and their only tie against Beth Tfiloh, a team they won’t face again unless they make it to the finals. 

Midfielder Colin Moon, ’23, says he is feeling optimistic about the next game.

“I hope so,” he says. “We just got to win!”

Midfielder Evan Lawner, ’23, expressed even more confidence.

“I’d say semifinals are pretty locked,” he says. “I’d say so we pretty much have a free ride to the final – probably against Beth Tfiloh where it will be a tough game at home.”

Evan says he believes that the game is already all but won, and that the team will be making a championship appearance this year.