The Richmond High School Oilers hold up the Tri-County Athletic League Champion- ship banner after beating Pinole Valley High School at De Anza High School’s soccer field on Feb. 8. Richmond’s win qualified them to play in the North Coast Section tournament.

Richmond High School Oilers’ forward Roberto Gonzalez dribbles up the field during their 2-1 loss against Montgomery High School during the North Coast Section Final at Santa Rosa High School’s soccer field on Feb. 23. Gonzalez, a senior, led the Oiler team in scoring during the 2018-19 season.

The Oilers feel devastated after losing the NCS final 2-1 to Montgomery High School for the second year in a row. However, making the finals of the NCS qualified the Richmond team to play in the California Interscholastic Federation State Tournament. The Oilers lost in the second round of the CIF 3-2 against Watsonville High School at home on Feb. 28.

Richmond High School Oilers’ freshman Yeison Sontay boots a ball during the Oilers 1-0 win against Soledad High School during the first round of the California Interscholastic Federation State Tournament.

Richmond coach Rene Siles approaches his squad before the NCS quarter final home game against Concord High School Feb 16. The 2018-19 season is the last for Siles after coaching for five years.