Early-season soccer is all about learning experiences.

Those lessons were plentiful as Pope John Paul II and Fontainebleau played to a 1-1 draw at Lester Latino Field on Nov. 25.

The Jaguars (1-1-1) struck first as sophomore Brady Huerstel scored in the 12th minute off a short corner from Chase Mire. The set piece was executed to perfection, giving the home team a 1-0 halftime lead.

But the second half was a different story.

“I think the team took some of my halftime messaging too literally about playing defense and making sure we hold onto the lead,” PJP II coach Danny Clavier said with a smile.

“Obviously, they have some talented, skilled players that we were struggling with a little bit. Our conditioning still isn’t where it needs to be because we have some football players out the

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