Local high school boys soccer teams continued postseason play in district quarterfinal action, with Benjamin Logan advancing in Division IV after a double-overtime victory over West Liberty-Salem. Calvary Christian also moved on in Division V, while Urbana and Bellefontaine saw their seasons come to an end in Division III.
Benjamin Logan 2, West Liberty-Salem 1 (2OT) – Division IV District Quarterfinal
The Benjamin Logan Raiders advanced to the Division IV district semifinals with a 2-1 double-overtime victory over West Liberty-Salem at Benjamin Logan.
The Tigers took a 1-0 lead midway through the first half and carried that advantage into halftime. With 11 minutes remaining in regulation, Massi Sardinha found a loose ball and scored the equalizer to send the game into overtime.
Benjamin Logan created several opportunities in the first overtime but could not find the net. With 5:21 remaining in the second overtime, sophomore Karson McCoy scored the game-winner on a side volley from about 15 yards out, marking the first varsity goal of his career.
The victory improves the Raiders to 11-4-3 and marks the 200th career boys soccer win for head coach Jamie Hughes.
Benjamin Logan will host ninth-seeded Milton Union in the Division IV district semifinals Tuesday at 7 p.m. Milton Union advanced with a 1-0 win over Greenon. The game will mark the first time Benjamin Logan has hosted a district semifinal.
Calvary Christian 4, Emmanuel Christian 0 – Division V District Quarterfinal
The Calvary Christian Spartans advanced to the Division V district semifinals with a 4-0 shutout victory over Emmanuel Christian.
The Spartans will face Legacy Christian on Tuesday, October 27, in Xenia.
Bellbrook 2, Urbana 0 – Division III District Quarterfinal
The Urbana Hillclimbers saw their postseason run come to an end with a 2-0 loss to Bellbrook in Division III district quarterfinal action.
Bellbrook secured the shutout victory to advance to the next round of the tournament.
Bethel 4, Bellefontaine 1 – Division III District Quarterfinal
The Bellefontaine Chieftains were eliminated from the Division III tournament after falling 4-1 to Bethel in district quarterfinal action.
Bethel’s victory brings Bellefontaine’s season to a close.
