Game MPSSAA Class 3A Boys Soccer States of round Round 3

After 23 years, the #1 Stephen Decatur Seahawks managed to achieve the impossible, bringing home a state title. The Seahawks were up against the #2 Centennial Eagles. The Eagles had almost faced a loss to the Howard Lions in the regional final but managed to escape and continue to cruise easily after that into the state final game. To start the game, in the 10th minute Junior Cruz Henson received a ball from Senior Elijah Isett, controlling it in the box to tap it past the goalie putting the Seahawks up 1-0. Centennial responded 7 minutes later with their own goal from Sophomore Donovan Baker with the assist from Senior Ian Radtke. Going into halftime with the score 1-1, the game was still up for grabs. 7 minutes into the second half Henson strikes again for the brace with a slotted ball across the back giving Isett another assist putting the Seahawks up 2-1. In the 58th minute Senior Isaiah Rodriguez would strike from way out giving Centennials goalie Junior Zachary Herzberger no chance putting the Seahawks up 3-1. Rodriguez would deliver the dagger after following up on Senior Mason Edelman's shot putting the Seahawks up 4-1 with 17 minutes left of play. As the clock ticked down reality had finally struck: there was no hope for the Eagles. The Stephen Decatur Seahawks were going to be state champions. Congratulations Seahawks!

After an incredible season and 180+ wins under his belt, this championship means everything to Coach Greenwood.⚽️