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High school soccer: Area teams prepare for second round of state playoffs

Johnson's Eliam Chavez heads the ball during a game against Cherokee Bluff at Cherokee Bluff High School on Friday, Feb. 22, 2019. - photo by Austin Steele

02232019 JOHNSON 003.JPG — Johnson's Eliam Chavez heads the ball during a game against Cherokee Bluff at Cherokee Bluff High School on Friday, Feb. 22, 2019. - photo by Austin Steele

This deep in the season, the mental aspect of the game is just as important as the physical. Teams hoping for a chance to advance further into the tournament will have to excel at both.

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