Crestwood vs HR 10/20/08
This is an exciting time of year for High School soccer- If a team is fortunate to be still playing, they do so knowing that the season could end after any game, and in some cases, at any moment. Such was the result of the third match-up of Crestwood and Holy Redeemer, with the winner moving on to the district playoffs, and the other team wrapping up their season. 90 minutes of regulation provided no answers, as both team had chances, but neither managed to score. Overtime seemed to turn in the Comet's favor. With Redeemer down to 10 men from a red-card ejection, Crestwood controlled the ball and the pace of the play, and it felt like the golden goal would be just a matter of time.
Hearts sank then, as with seconds left in the second overtime, the Comets surrendered the goal that would end the season.
As noted, most teams' seasons will wrap up this way. Coming as close as this game was keeps things exciting, but makes the end significantly harder to swallow. Thankfully, time has a way of filtering memories so that the good parts will remain. On an even brighter note, there are always pictures too!
There will be a sister gallery for this match, check the Holy Redeemer category to find more shots if you'd like.
As this season comes to an end, many thanks go out to the Crestwood team & parents. It was a privilege to follow your boys through the ups and downs of this season, and your support has been appreciated. The winter and spring seasons are a little less hectic here at the site- If you have athletes in other sports, send a note (sfinkernagel@hotmail.com) & we'll try to get some shots.
Read MoreHearts sank then, as with seconds left in the second overtime, the Comets surrendered the goal that would end the season.
As noted, most teams' seasons will wrap up this way. Coming as close as this game was keeps things exciting, but makes the end significantly harder to swallow. Thankfully, time has a way of filtering memories so that the good parts will remain. On an even brighter note, there are always pictures too!
There will be a sister gallery for this match, check the Holy Redeemer category to find more shots if you'd like.
As this season comes to an end, many thanks go out to the Crestwood team & parents. It was a privilege to follow your boys through the ups and downs of this season, and your support has been appreciated. The winter and spring seasons are a little less hectic here at the site- If you have athletes in other sports, send a note (sfinkernagel@hotmail.com) & we'll try to get some shots.
