- Preview for Tuesday’s regional soccer final vs Warren Howland: http://bit.ly/bXz34X
- OHSAA State Soccer Playoffs Schedule:Regional Semis – 11/2 @ Revenna HS at 7pm
Regional Final – 11/6 @ Rocky River at 3pm
State Semis – 11/9 (Venue is TBD) at 7pm
State Final – 11/12 @ Columbus at 7pm
By SAHIL GOSAIN ’11
Eye Staff Reporter
Halloween or not, there’s no time to be haunted by the past. Not when it’s playoff season.
That’s the attitude of the #1 nationally-ranked Ignatius Wildcats soccer team this season. Putting the ghosts of last years’ heartbreaking loss in an overtime shootout in the state championship game behind them, the Wildcats are instead finding motivation from last years’ disappointing finish to propel them to their 2nd state championship in 3 years.
With seniors Luke Blades, Ryan Ivancic, and Yianni Siarris leading the way, the Wildcats look to bring home the state championship back to northeast Ohio.
With Ohio being a hot-bed of soccer talent, the ‘Cats aren’t underestimating their competition. However the path will not be easy. Standing the way of the ultimate goal are strong teams such as Centerville, Toledo St. John, Strongsville, and of course the defending champs Gahanna Lincoln.
After knocking off Shaker Hts in a 6-2 rout in the District Semi-Finals on Monday, the ‘Cats advanced to face the Solon Comets in the District Finals last night.
Results were not available at the time of printing, but the Wildcats are determined and focused as they enter the game. The last time the ‘Cats faced Solon in the playoffs was in 2006. “
