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Carlos Sanchez

Carlos Sanchez

Carlos is a senior at Metea and returning for his second year on The Stampede as the sports editor. He plays soccer and enjoys listening to different genres of music. He is a big fan of cars, like the Kimera Evo 37 and 1969 Corvette Stingray 427.

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Boys Varsity Soccer team wins intense regional semifinals game after going into a sudden-death penalty shoutout.

Mustangs claim their spot to regional finals

Carlos Sanchez, Bella Sieben, and Gino Colasanti
October 24, 2024

The Mustangs won their regional semifinal game in penalty kicks against the Marmion Academy Cadets. Senior goalkeeper Patrick Maroney led the team to victory, stopping three of four penalty kicks. The...

The Mustangs record dropped to 1-6, while the Redhawks record changed to 7-0.

Mustangs’ supporters shine in gold at homecoming football game despite loss

Carlos Sanchez and Olivia Hernandez
October 16, 2024

The Mustang’s football team was beaten 56-7 against the highly ranked Naperville Central Redhawks. Despite the unfortunate loss, the Mustangs’ student section was filled with energy, celebrating their...

The new sports website helps students find the schedule’s for school games and more.

Metea Valley Athletics launches new sports website

Carlos Sanchez, Sports Editor
September 19, 2024

The Metea Valley Athletics Department recently released new ways for family, students, and fans to follow closely with the school’s sports teams. In October 2023, the Athletics Department announced...

The Mustangs' football teams remain focused after new rule changes unexpectedly affect their ways of expressing themselves.

Mustangs remain unfazed amid new football rule changes

Braiden Stone and Carlos Sanchez
September 12, 2024

The process and eligibility of trying out for the Metea Varsity and Junior Varsity football teams were recently changed by the school. The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) has also added rules that...

The Mustangs' footballs team end their 2-year losing streak at home with a triumph on Senior Night.

Varsity football secures victory at home after two-year hiatus

Olivia Hernandez and Carlos Sanchez
September 11, 2024

The Metea Valley varsity football team beat the Plainfield Central Wildcats 31-6 in their first home game of the 24/25 season.  Last Friday’s game was particularly special for the Mustangs as Metea...

Student athletes continue to adapt to new modifications in their schedules due to rising heat temperatures.

Extreme heat disrupts outdoor sports events

Carlos Sanchez, Sports Editor
August 27, 2024

The recent heat spikes have caused fall sports’ practices and competitions to be canceled at Metea Valley. According to AccuWeather.com, a temp of 94℉, or 101℉ with 73% humidity, was recorded...

Mustang track and field athletes compete in the DVC meet at Metea's Mustang Stadium.

Girls track and field ends the season with solid performances

Carlos Sanchez, Sports Reporter
May 9, 2024

The girls track and field hosted the DVC championships at Metea’s Mustang Stadium. The Mustangs easily slid into second with the help of some clutch performances on Thursday’s meet, which was delayed...

Shafique Mohammed (#6) starts the second set with a jump serve

Boys volleyball flips the momentum to beat Neuqua

Charlie Davidson and Carlos Sanchez
April 25, 2024

The Metea boys volleyball team defeated the Neuqua Wildcats 2-1 (23-25, 25-17, 25-14) in a well-earned battle on Tuesday. The Mustangs were able to add another win under their belt, bringing their overall...

Despite the weather, Metea Valley girls' soccer team still have it their all during the game.

Student support aids girls varsity soccer team in 1-0 win over Neuqua Valley

Carlos Sanchez, Sports Reporter
April 15, 2024

The Metea Valley girls varsity soccer team recently beat Neuqua Valley 1-0 in a home conference game, moving the Mustangs up to first place in the DVC with two wins under their belt. The student section...

The eight remaining contenders have been regarded as some of the best teams from Europe. All are in the top 5 for the respective league.

Champions League: quarter-finals predictions

Carlos Sanchez, Sports Reporter
April 5, 2024

The UEFA (Union of European Football Association) Champions League has returned this year with the eight remaining teams against one another to see who will advance to the next stage.  The Champions...

Many soccer fans around the world disagreed with FIFA's choice for the award, claiming that their decision was unfair and that they had "rigged" the voting process.

FIFA’s ‘The Best’ men’s award decision spark debate among sports fans

Carlos Sanchez, Sports Reporter
February 1, 2024

Soccer sensation Lionel Messi was crowned with The Best FIFA Men’s Player Award, making it his third time winning it and his 56th individual award. Many soccer fans have expressed their emotions over...

The UCL (UEFA Champions League) is one of the top levels of competition in soccer. Around 400 million people tune in to watch, ranking it as the fourth most watched soccer league in the world.

UEFA Champions League Mid-Season Update

Carlos Sanchez, Sports Reporter
December 7, 2023

The UCL (UEFA Champions League) is a soccer league in which some of the best teams from the top-divisions in Europe compete for one of the most prestigious trophies in soccer. The league has eight groups,...

In the world of competitive football (American soccer), Lionel Messi still reigns as one of the best players.

Lionel Messi wins the Ballon d’Or, beating the new generation of soccer players

Carlos Sanchez, Sports Reporter
November 10, 2023

Soccer star Lionel Messi won his eighth Ballon d’Or last week, beating out multiple young superstars like Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé, and Vinicius Jr. After 19 years of playing among some of the...

Girls' cross country is running past the competition this postseason

Student athletes thrive in the postseason

After another successful fall sports season for the Mustangs, many teams and athletes were able to represent Metea Valley in the IHSA playoffs. Just a couple of years removed from their state title,...

Julián Jerónimo Sánchez Popayán passed away due to a brain aneurysm on Oct. 17, 2023. He was 14 years old.

Metea community commemorates the life of Julián Jeronimo Sanchez Popayan

Tanay Pant and Carlos Sanchez
October 25, 2023

“He was a good kid, and he always tried his best. He was always fun, and always happy,” freshman Matias Diaz, Julián's cousin, said.  The Mustang community is grieving the loss of freshman Julián...

Despite being neck-and-neck throughout the match, Metea's soccer team eventually pulled forward with a 2-1 lead against the Waubonsie Warriors.

Varsity soccer team beats Waubonsie Warriors in a thrilling victory

Carlos Sanchez, Sports Reporter
September 14, 2023

The Mustangs’ varsity soccer team played Waubonsie for their 2nd conference game, winning 2-1 against the Warriors in a challenging but exciting game this past Tuesday. Considering the rivalry between...

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