'We were right there'; Sartell boys soccer loses OT heartbreaker in state semis
The Sabres had won 18 in a row heading into their state semifinal bout vs. Cretin-Derham Hall, but came up just short in a crushing OT defeat.
Sartell's boys soccer team faced a heartbreaking overtime loss in the Minnesota State Semifinals after falling 4-3 to Cretin-Derham Hall at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Sabres, who had been on an impressive 18-game winning streak, fought hard to overcome Cretin's early lead and stage a dramatic comeback. Senior forward Lucas McGee scored twice in the second half to put Sartell ahead, but Cretin's Will Roedler scored in the final seconds of the first half, extending the Raiders' lead.
Alex Pooler scored again with 12 minutes left in the game to give Sartell a 3-2 lead and send the match into overtime. Cretin's Colin Hafenbrack sealed the victory with a goal in the first minute of overtime. Despite the loss, Coach Caleb Forberg expressed pride in his team's resilience and determination. Forberg noted that Sartell was one of the best teams in the state and expressed satisfaction in how his squad battled back throughout the game. The Sabres will now fight for a third-place finish against Blake the following day.
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