Howard Community College men’s soccer advanced to the Region 20 semifinals with a 3-0 quarterfinal victory over Cecil College on Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Columbia, Maryland. Ethan Quander scored the opening goal, and Yeabsira Tesfaye added a goal in the 76th minute.
Early Game Chance and Opening Goal
The teams exchanged chances early, but Howard Community College took a 1-0 lead after a corner-kick sequence. Quander scored during a moment when both teams paused after an apparent handball, and the goal stood without a call against Cecil College.
Second-Half Goals Secure Victory
Cecil College’s Aymeric Daut later accidentally knocked the ball past his own goalkeeper for an own goal, giving Howard Community College a 2-0 advantage. Tesfaye completed the scoring with his goal in the 76th minute.
Tesfaye led Howard Community College with five shots, two shots on goal and one goal. Carson Feeser recorded four shots and one shot on goal, while Angel Giron-Ramos had three shots and one shot on goal. Bricen Manderson added three shots and two shots on goal off the bench. Quander recorded two shots on goal and one goal, and Julian Gugino made two saves.
Advancing to Region 20 Semifinals
Howard Community College finished with nine shots on goal, compared with three for Cecil College. The victory sent the Dragons into the Region 20 semifinals.
Howard Community College will play in the Region 20 semifinals at CCBC Dundalk on Thursday, October 29, 2026. The semifinal opponent had not been announced.
MSB Analysis
Howard Community College secured the 3-0 victory through goals from Quander and Tesfaye, along with an own goal by Cecil College’s Aymeric Daut. The result moved the Dragons into the Region 20 semifinals.
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