Altus’ boys soccer team has six returning starters from last year’s team.

A few freshmen are stepping into the vacant positions, head coach Jaime Reyna said.

Fourth-year starter Alan Chavez “has a great work ethic and leads by example.” He’s the Bulldogs’ veteran.

Freshman Esteban Rodriguez is one of the freshmen who will be a new face, but a vital one, for Altus.

“[Rodriguez] will see significant playing time at the midfield position,” Reyna said.

Alan Lerma is a bonding presence in the locker room.

“He [Lerma] is well-liked by his team,” Reyna said. “Everything he does is to the best of his ability.”