'Freaking awesome,' Rootstown boys soccer earns first state berth
Sam Textor is having a breakout season. His latest goal lifted Rootstown to its first state berth with an overtime win over Open Door Christian.
Rootstown boys soccer secured their first state berth with a thrilling 4-3 victory over Open Door Christian, overcoming a challenging period. Despite falling behind early, seniors Zach Pastor and Sam Textor were instrumental in the comeback, netting crucial goals. Pastor and Textor's synergy paid off twice, with Textor ultimately scoring the game-winning goal in the 86th minute. Coach Charlie Voth was overjoyed, stating it was "freaking awesome" and praising his players' "heart, soul, and passion."
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