Boys soccer: Eagles in scoreless deadlock

COSTA MESA - The Estancia High boys soccer team, youthful and

inexperienced, gained some confidence Wednesday, playing San Diego

powerhouse La Costa Canyon to a 0-0 nonleague tie on the Eagles field.

“We’re finally playing with some confidence,” Eagles Coach Steve

Crenshaw said of his 3-2-3 squad. “La Costa Canyon is ranked No. 3 in San

Diego County and the defending San Diego Section champion. It’s the best

team we’ve played this year.”

Backup goalie Victor Cervantes had three saves to earn the shutout,

which was aided by strong defensive work from junior sweeper Rolando

Vivar, senior stopper Alfredo Murillo and sophomore fullbacks Abdul

Kaiyum and Eli Navarette.

Crenshaw said sophomores Nikolai Doudtchenko and Javier Millan had the

best scoring chances, while Armando Ortiz and Victor Cruz were also

singled out for fine play.

The Eagles return to action Jan. 3, when they host Servite.