The Mustangs traveled back to East Kentwood High School to face the East Kentwood Falcons for the Regional Finals. It was a cool, crisp, evening, and a perfect night for soccer. Portage Central made it far in the state high school soccer tournament. We were one of eight teams left. The East Kentwood is the #3 ranked team, and the defending Division 1, State Soccer Champions. Central was well prepared and  faced a powerhouse opponent. The Falcons tried to attack continuously the entire first half. Our defensive efforts paid off and we went into the half with the score tied Portage Central 0, and East Kentwood 0. The second half was played with equal intensity and skill. Our Mustangs had several quality scoring opportunities but we would just miss the goal. Our defense, that includes Senior Taylor Kimbrel, Senior Nate Soper, Senior Torin Carpenter, Junior Michael Hull, and Sophomore Zach Alkhamis worked together and held the Falcon offense at bay. Our entire team played with heart and with a drive that made all of the Mustang’s parents and fans proud. Senior goalkeeper Tyler Champion made sixteen saves. Everyone played with extraordinary determination up until the last tick on the clock. We even put all eleven players in the box for a couple of last minute tries for a score. We would come close, but in the very end the Falcons would prevail. The final score was East Kentwood Falcons 1 and the Portage Central Mustangs 0. Congratulations to the Mustangs for an outstanding and successful soccer season!