Impressive men's, women's soccer seasons end at regionals

Published: 11/8/2011

Impressive seasons come to a close for men's and women's soccer

However you want to look at it, 37 wins against 3 losses is a great season.

37-3-1 was the combined record for the Schoolcraft men's and women's soccer teams for the 2011 campaign. The men achieved a #1 national ranking and went 22-0 before losing in a regional finals match on penalty kicks. The women were ranked #14 and also lost in a regional final match on penalty kicks, finishing the season 15-2-1.

Men fall to Southern Maryland by Schoolcraft Connection staff

The Schoolcraft College men’s soccer team, ranked #1 in the nation, witnessed a dramatic end to their 22-0 run when they lost to the College of Southern Maryland Hawks 1-0 in a triple-overtime shootout. The Hawks managed to outscore the Ocelots 5-4 on penalty kicks after 90 minutes of scoreless action and two additional 10-minute overtime periods.

The loss came in the title game of the National Junior College Athletic Association District 12 tournament. Southern Maryland advances to play in the NCJAA Div. I National Championship tournament to be held Nov. 17-20 in Phoenix, AZ.
For SC Coach Rick Larson and the men’s soccer team, the loss marks the end of an impressive season in which they won 22 straight; won the Michigan Community College Athletic Association tournament and claimed an NJCAA regional title.
 
 
Delta prevails over Ocelots by The Schoolcraft Connection staff
After coming from behind to win their first-round matchup versus Owens Community College, the Lady Ocelots of Schoolcraft College had to feel confident about their chances against Delta College in the Region 12 championship game. The Lady Ocelots were ranked #14 nationally in Div. I soccer and had rolled through the region with a perfect 10-0 record. Two of those wins were over Delta College, 3-1 win at home and 7-1 when visiting University Center.
 
In a heavily contested game, both the Lady Ocelots and the Lady Pioneers battled to a tie after 90 minutes. Two overtime periods failed to produce a winner. The match came down to a shootout.
 
Delta opened the scoring and Schoolcraft’s Renee Boudreau answered to end the first round, tied 1-1. Delta scored again to start the second round, and Sam Zerilla tied the match again. In the third round, Delta scored again while the Lady Ocelot shooter missed the net. It was 3-2 heading into the fourth round.
 
Two more goals were exchanged – Lauren Baldalamente scoring for Schoolcraft – leaving the Lady Ocelots trailing 4-3 heading into the final round. Schoolcraft goalkeeper Megan Bauman, who had been perfect for 110 minutes of regulation and overtime play tallying seven saves, missed on the final Lady Pioneer shootout attempt. Delta College prevailed 5-3 in shootout to win the Region 12 championship.
 
The Lady Ocelots will head home after a successful 15-2-1 season including a semi-final playoff victory and a tough double-overtime, shootout loss.
 
Delta College will advance to host the NJCAA District D championship against the winner of Region 6.

 

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