BLOOMINGTON – With an undefeated record and a berth in the state tournament on the line, Mendota’s soccer season all came down to penalty kicks.
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BLOOMINGTON – With an undefeated record and a berth in the state tournament on the line, Mendota’s soccer season all came down to penalty kicks.
The Trojans and Bloomington Central Catholic played to a 2-2 tie after regulation and the two 10-minute overtimes, so five players from each team lined up for shots on goal. Only eight kicks were needed as Central Catholic buried all four of its attempts while the Trojans were successful on just two, and the Saints came away with a thrilling 3-2 victory in the Bloomington Central Catholic Class 1A Supersectional on Oct. 26 at the BCC field.
The loss was the only one by the Trojans this season after a 23-game winning streak going into the supersectional. Central Catholic advanced to the state tournament with a 25-3-1 mark. Mendota concluded the 2021 campaign by scoring 136 goals and giving up just 11. The three goals by Central Catholic were the most allowed by the Trojans in their 24 games.
Ricky Orozco and Johnathan Cortez scored Mendota's goals.
