May 21, 2017 - The LMSC Under 9A Boys won their state championship game in a thrilling overtime classic, defeating FC Europa 2-1.

LMSC got the first goal of the game after 10 minutes as Ethan Heyward beat two defenders and the goalie. The remainder of the game was very defensive. LMSC's defenders, Connor Stein, Ben Bradway and Jonathan Levine were rock solid all day. It appeared that LMSC would take the game 1-0. The referee added two minutes of injury time at the end of regulation, during which time Europa was awarded a free kick from 25 yards out. The Europa player struck a nice free kick to tie the score, 10 seconds before the referee below the whistle to end regulation.

LMSC quickly regrouped and turned the pressure back on. Five minutes into the first overtime, Will SHort gave Heyward a perfect pass and Heyward scored his second goal of the game to give LMSC the lead back. The LMSC defense was excellent again as goalies Noah Katz and Caden Arnold were excellent all game. The final whistle of overtime sounded and LMSC rejoiced, knowing they earned the title of State Champions.

LMSC UNDER 9 BOYS - 2017 STATE CHAMPIONS

Back Row: Head Coach Biff Sturla

Middle Row (from left to right): Ben Bradway, Caden Arnold, Noah Katz, Will Short, Connor Stein

Bottom Row (from left to right): Jonathan Levine, Che "Chelsea" Rowe, Jackson Bryan, Theo Reed, Ethan Heyward, Finn French