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a total of 83 goals, while their stiffling defense gave up just 18 goals.

Head Coach Jeremy Moore said, “It was our night. These young men made up their minds several weeks ago that no one was going to beat them in the playoffs. They have believed for a long time that they were the best team in AA, and they went out and proved it each and every round of the tournament.

“Throughout the playoffs, we scored 27 goals and only conceded one. I think that speaks volumes about the level at which we played every match. The joy and emotion you saw from these players after the final whistle blew tells you all you need to know about how much it means to them. You see the fans, the community, their families cheering their hearts out the entire match and getting behind this team; it feels surreal. I think every coach dreams of making that run and winning a State Title, and this night was the fulfillment of many years of dedication and commitment from everyone involved.”

The Bulldogs finished the year with a 20-3 record, a Region Championship, and their first-ever visit to the Final 4 and the State Championship, culminating in the State Title.

More photes page 12B TCHS

Yovanny Zamorano gets past a defender and was then fouled in the box, leading to Toombs’ second goal of the game on a penalty kick.Photo by Mike Branch

Miguel Granados sends a corner kick in as Toombs was in control late in the first half of the Championship Game.Photo by Mike Branch

Osvaldo Tinoco chases down a ball that was sent into Model’s end as he tries to make something happen for the Bulldogs.Photo by Mike Branch