Lehman soccer coach Brad Baker wished his team would be less like goldfish and more like elephants.

All too often, Baker said, the Lobos jump out to a lethargic start early in the match and have to play catch-up in the second half. Friday’s 3-1 loss to Westlake followed a familiar trajectory. The Chaparrals scored the first goal seven minutes into the match, putting the Lobos in comeback mode.

Baker likened his team to goldfish based on the belief they have a short memory span. He prefers a ...