The seniors on Holy Angels’ boys soccer team were troubled by the trend.
The Stars had won four consecutive section titles between 2018 and 2021, with a 2019 state championship in that stretch. Then, they missed the state tournament in back-to-back seasons.
So, in August, the team set three goals: Win a conference title. Concede less goals. Win a section championship.
But win the program’s second state title?
“We’d talk again the day after (sections),” said senior defender Shailin Patel.
Well, it’s after sections now. And on Friday, No. 1-seed Holy Angels defeated No. 2 Totino-Grace, 3-1, to win the boys Class 2A championship.
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