The Eagles beat Lutheran High School 2-1 in overtime Saturday evening to win the first boys soccer sectional title in school history! Both teams came ready to play and the game was tied 0-0 at halftime. The Eagles came out strong to start the second half and Graham Allgood broke deadlock with a goal five minutes into the second half. Graham was able to get behind Lutheran's back line and slipped the ball by Lutheran's goalie. Lutheran tied the game with a penalty shot with 13 minutes to go in the game. During the first overtime period, Sam Hall lifted Heritage to a 2-1 lead with a left footed shot. The Eagles were able to hold on and kept Lutheran from scoring to close out the final overtime period. With the win, Heritage improves to 8-7-2. The Eagles will play Batesville on Thursday night in Regional play.
I was so proud of how the boys played in this game. I have never seen them so focused before a game. Our goal scorers came through and the back line was as strong as ever. Anders and Sam controlled the midfield. Jon was solid in goal. The boys followed the game plan perfectly and came away with a well deserved win.
Go Eagles!
Coach Nelson
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