The team finished their season in Tucson with a record of 13-5-3
BY: JACOB POLITTE
Managing Editor
The Archers Men’s Soccer season has come to an end on the grandest stage.
In the second of two games at the NJCAA National Tournament in Tucson, Arizona this week, the Archers fell to the Phoenix College Bears with a 2-1 loss in an extended overtime period. This loss ended the season for the Archers; it was the first time that the team had ever reached the national stage. This year, they had won both region and district championships.
“The initial half of the match was marked by a fierce back-and-forth battle, with both teams creating scoring opportunities that narrowly missed finding the back of the net,” the Archers Athletics website reported. “In the 58th minute, the Archers’ Garrett Havrilla drew a crucial foul in the box, providing Raphael Kistmann with an opportunity to bury a penalty kick. Kistmann’s clinical finish gave the Archers the lead. Despite the Archers’ lead, the Bears managed to equalize with a goal of their own just 8 minutes before the end of regular time, forcing the match into overtime. In the 95th minute of overtime, the Bears were awarded a penalty kick that ultimately secured their victory. The tightly contested match ended with the Bears emerging triumphant.”
Watch parties were held in the Cafeteria on Monday and Tuesday, and were attended by both students and faculty from across the entire campus. Stay tuned to our December issue for more on the Men’s Soccer Season.
Updated from Original Story: Archers Men’s Soccer Set For NJCAA Nationals
BY: JACOB POLITTE
Managing Editor
The Men’s Soccer team are Region 16 District Champions, winning games this past week to solidify their status as the top team in that conference. Their hard work has paid off with a trip to the NJCAA National Tournaments to be held next week in Tucson, Arizona.
Archers Daniel Dixon, Nicolas Justiniano, Gabriel Carneiro, Giuseppe Gereaua and goalie Matheus Pereira all played key roles in Saturday’s district championship victory against Heartland Community College. They now are considered to be the #7 seed in the NJCAA National Tournament.
“[This] is a well-deserved recognition of their exceptional talent and dedication,” an Archers Athletics press release states. “Their journey on the national stage promises to be thrilling and full of exciting matchups.”
“In Game 1, scheduled for Monday, November 13 at 12:30 PM MT, the Archers will face a formidable opponent, #11 Pearl River. In Game 2, taking place on Tuesday, November 14 at 12:30 PM MT, the Archers will take on #2 Phoenix in what is sure to be an intense and highly anticipated clash.”
Archer’s Athletics announced on Tuesday that these games can be streamed online by purchasing an NJCAA Network subscription. In addition, readers can follow the action via the Archers website at archersathletics.com.
