BUCS END SOCCER SEASON; MEN HEADED TO PLAYOFFS

Blinn concludes its season with double-overtime draw against Angelina, 2-2

Kaley Kaspar scores two goals for the Buccaneers 

BRENHAM, Texas — The Blinn College women’s soccer team concluded the season with a 2-2 draw in double overtime against Angelina College on Saturday night.

The Buccaneers finished the season with a 6-9-1 overall record and 4-7-1 conference record.

“I am thankful that this team has helped us make progress and take our program forward,” said Michael McBride, Blinn head coach. “They increased the amount of wins this year, we set a program-best record, and took a couple of really good teams into overtime, so I am really proud. The sophomores were the pioneers of the program and it is nice that they are leaving here in a better place than last year, so they should be happy knowing that they helped improve our program.”

Kaley Kaspar led the Buccaneers with three shots and two goals, while Keana Flores had two shots and recorded an assist. Karson Funderburk also recorded an assist in the match. Hope Hillhouse was phenomenal on defense with 18 saves.

“I am so glad that we all worked together as a team and put so much hard work into this season and effort into each game,” said Janay Wilson, sophomore forward. “I am proud that I was able to be on this team since its inaugural season and that Blinn gave me an opportunity to continue my playing career. I am really going to miss being on this field and with my teammates.”

Angelina scored the first goal in the 22nd minute to lead 1-0 and didn’t score again until the 81st minute when the Roadrunners tied the game 2-2 on a penalty kick.

Kaspar scored Blinn’s two goals in the 34th and 59th minutes with assists from Flores and Funderburk, respectively.

After two scoreless overtime periods the game concluded in a 2-2 draw.

Blinn men’s soccer falls to Angelina, 3-1

Sophomore Farit Ha scores lone goal for Buccaneers

BRENHAM, Texas — The Blinn College men’s soccer team (10-6-1, 9-4-1) fell to Angelina College in the final game of the regular season on Saturday night at Rankin Field.

Despite the loss, the Buccaneers will enter the NJCAA Region XIV Men’s Soccer Championship Tournament and host their first game at Rankin Field on Tuesday at 7 p.m.  The Bucs will once-again host Angelina.

“The men’s team has taken the program to a different level and set the bar even higher, so I am really pleased with what they have done,” said Michael McBride, Blinn head coach. “It is awesome to have home-field advantage in the Region XIV tournament. We have leaned on our sophomores and their experience, and they have been a huge part of helping a really young team.”

Farit Ha led Blinn with one goal, while Marco Rodriguez Jr., Coleman Hatfield and Stefan Fevrier Sildor each had shots on goal. JT McCoy recorded six saves in the game.

Ha scored the first goal of the game in the 12th minute for Blinn to take a 1-0 lead. Angelina scored the next three goals in the 24th, 27th, and 46th minutes to claim the 3-1 win.

“I have grown a special bond with this team from preseason all the way to where we are now,” Ha said. “It is very exciting that we are moving on to the playoffs and is very special that we will get to play at home in front of our fans. We want to get a win for them and  go far into the tournament.”

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(COURTESY: Tara Dreyer, Blinn Information)