Heritage Knocks Off Batesville in Regional Play

The Heritage Christian Eagles advanced to the regional championship game with a 2-1 OT win against Batesville High School. The pace of the game was fast. Both teams had opportunities to score in the first half, but both defenses held strong. The Eagles came out strong in the second half and were able to find some holes in Batesville's defense. Strong play from Willie Nguyen got the offense clicking for Heritage. With ten minutes to go, Willie beat Batesville'z goalie far post with a beautiful shot. Batesville responded with great passion and desire and found the back of the net with two minutes to go in the game.

In the first overtime, Kevin Yang was able to score from about 25 yards out to give Heritage the lead. Batesville brought waves of attacks but the Eagles were able to hold their ground the second time around to secure the win.

With the win, Heritage will play at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 15th for the regional championship. The Eagles will play host Centerville. The Eagles's current record is 9-7-2.

What a game! Batesville was one of the better teams we have faced this year. They were well coached and very skilled. I am so proud of how our boys played. The way the team rebounded after giving up the goal late in the game was huge. It is a testament to the desire and will of the boys.

Go Eagles!

Coach Nelson

2011 Sectional Champions!

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

Heritage Advances to Sectional Finals

The Eagles beat Scecina 2-0 on Wednesday to advance to the sectional finals. The boys started strong and put Scecina on its heels early. Anders Rotto broke the game open with a left footed shot that beat Scecina's goalie. Luke Peduto assisted on his goal. Anders and Luke connected again for a goal/assist combo but the roles were reversed. Anders sent a cross to the far post, and Luke went up high and banged home the goal with his head. The defense played strong and Jon Harman recorded the shutout in goal. The win gives the Eagles a 7-7-2 record. The team will play Lutheran on Saturday.

I am so proud of the boys. This is the first sectional win in a long time for the program. I am looking forward to seeing how the boys come out and play in the finals.I am confident that we will come out strong.

Go Eagles!

Coach Nelson

Rebuilding the Wall

The soccer team volunteered with Rebuilding the Wall for six hours this past Saturday. The boys were broken up into two groups. One group painted Rebuilding the Wall's office building. The other group cleaned a home in preparation for a young couple's move in date. All of the boys worked hard and they represented Heritage well. I was very proud of the boys!

Coach Nelson

Eagles Fall in City Tournament

The Eagles had a tough draw with year for the City Tournament. The team drew Bishop Chatard in the 1st round. The Eagles came ready to play but were unable to find the back of the net falling 2-0. Anders Rotto drilled the crossbar with about 15 minutes remaining. The Eagles had other chances but Chatard had a very solid back line. The loss drops Heritage's record to 6-7-2.

Our possession was much better this game from when we played them two weeks ago. Even though we lost, there were many posiitives to take from the game. We will start working towards earning our first ever Sectional Title.

Go Eagles!

Coach Nelson

Eagles Beat Greenwood Christian

The Eagles beat Greenwood Christian 9-3 this past Thursday evening. Sam Hall got the Eagles on the scoreboard and the flood gates opened from there on out. Graham Allgood, Anders Rotto, Luke Peduto, Willie Nguyen, and Teddy Phipps all scored the Eagles. The win brings Heritage's record to 6-6-2.

I was pleased with our performance. Anytime you get up 9-0 with 30 minutes to play is a good day! Sam did a fantastic job scoring a hat trick. We are making progress. Go Eagles!

Coach Nelson

Park Tudor Drops Heritage

The Heritage Eagles lost to Park Tudor 6-1 last Tuesday evening. The Eagles started the game well and had a few scoring opportunities. Park Tudor was able to get their first goal and then the goals kept coming for them. The loss dropped Heritage to 5-6-2.

I liked how we started the game. We had some big breakdowns which led to easy goals. Hopefully we can get that fixed going forward.

Coach Nelson