 The Lynx (15-1-4) defeated Illinois Central (13-4-1) in penalty
kicks Saturday in the Region 24 championship game. The game was an
exciting match that was held to a 0-0 draw.ICC had a great chance
in the first half when a Lincoln player dragged an ICC forward down
in the box, giving ICC a penalty kick. However, Jarod Thomas, Region
24 goalkeeper of the year, saved the penalty kick and kept the score
0-0. Lincoln had two great chances in the first half, but ICC's
keeper made a great save, and Stiven Salinas was denied a goal by
the post.
The second half and overtime saw both teams having solid chances,
but it was the battle of the keepers and both were able to keep the
ball out of the net. Lincoln's Thomas ended the match with six
saves, and Javier Torres ended the match with nine in PKs. Lincoln
went on to win 3-1, giving them their first-ever region
championship!
Lincoln will host MCC-Blue River (11-7-1) on Saturday at noon at
Lincoln College, with the winner advancing to the national
tournament.
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[Text from file received from Kirk Whiteman,
Lincoln
College]
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