STLCC Wins Thriller To Claim Region Championship

The 8th ranked STLCC women's soccer team won their second consecutive Region 16 Championship on Wednesday, May 19 in thrilling fashion against Metropolitan CC.

In Wednesday's match, the Archers took a commanding 2-0 lead into halftime after a pair of goals from Kaitlyn Akers.  STLCC was able to hold on to the 2-0 lead until the MCC Wolves scored at 87:00 and 88:00 to tie the match at two. 

The match went to two overtime periods with no scoring, leading to PKs.  The Archers were able to prevail after six rounds of PKs to claim the Region 16 Championship.

Mia Kristensen made four saves in net for the Archers and went 6-6 on saves in the PK round.

STLCC has now claimed the Region 16 Championship and the MCCAC Championship for the second consecutive year.  The Archers will now take on Heartland CC on Sunday, May 23 in Normal, IL for the Central District Championship.  The winner of Sunday's match will advance to the NJCAA D2 National Women's Soccer Tournament in Evans, GA.