After having defeated St. Georges, 4-0, in the regional quarterfinals, the MUS varsity soccer team defeated ECS, 1-0, in the semifinals to advance to the championship match of the region tournament on Thursday. Along with the opportunity to play for a region title, the Owls also earned a berth to the state tournament, to be held during the last weekend of May in Murfreesboro.
During the semifinal win, senior Corbin Linebarier scored the lone goal of the game to defeat the Eagles. However, despite the close score, MUS was thoroughly in control much of the game and cruised to the win.
With an amazing fifteen seniors on this year’s squad, MUS comes into the state tournament as one of the most experienced teams around. The Owls definitely have the talent and experience to win state, but they will have to defeat other very talented teams if they expect to bring another title back to Memphis.
MUS takes on CBHS Thursday night, May 18, at 8:00 p.m. in the regional finals at Mike Rose. In addition to vying for the regional championship, both teams are also trying to improve their seeding for the state tournament.