The Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association boys’ soccer championship matchups are set after McDonogh and Mount St. Joseph won their A Conference semifinals Thursday, November 12. McDonogh defeated Archbishop Curley, 4-0, while Mount St. Joseph defeated Loyola Blakefield, 2-1. The A Conference final is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Sunday, November 15, at Stevenson University’s Mustang Stadium in Owings Mills.
McDonogh, the top seed, will face third-seeded Mount St. Joseph in the A Conference championship. The Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association will also crown B and C Conference champions Sunday during a three-game championship schedule at Mustang Stadium.
Mount St. Joseph Advances Past Loyola Blakefield
Mount St. Joseph defeated second-seeded Loyola Blakefield, 2-1, behind a late penalty-kick goal from Rocco Romeo. Romeo scored in the 84th minute after Garrett Greb was fouled in the penalty box.
JT Scherer gave Mount St. Joseph a first-half lead, and Quinn McCartney scored Loyola Blakefield’s tying goal. Mount St. Joseph entered the semifinal with a 12-3-6 record, while Loyola Blakefield entered at 9-4-5.
McDonogh Shuts Out Archbishop Curley
McDonogh defeated fourth-seeded Archbishop Curley, 4-0, on the Eagles’ home field in Owings Mills. Mason Manankil scored two first-half goals in a 41-second span, giving McDonogh control of the semifinal.
Austin Roberts added McDonogh’s third goal with 13 seconds remaining in the first half. Manankil later assisted on Ryan Broome’s goal, completing the 4-0 victory.
McDonogh entered the semifinal with a 22-0-1 record, while Archbishop Curley entered at 12-6-4. The result sent McDonogh into the A Conference championship against Mount St. Joseph.
Severn, Boys’ Latin Reach B Conference Final
The B Conference championship will feature Severn and Boys’ Latin. Boys’ Latin defeated St. Mary’s, 3-1, while Severn advanced after a scoreless regulation and overtime against St. Paul’s.
Severn won the ensuing penalty-kick shootout, 3-1. The B Conference championship is scheduled for 3:15 p.m. Sunday at Stevenson University’s Mustang Stadium.
Gunston, Key Set C Conference Championship
Gunston and Key will meet in the C Conference championship after semifinal victories. Gunston defeated Beth Tfiloh, 3-0, while Key defeated Cristo Rey by the same score.
The C Conference championship is scheduled for 1 p.m. Sunday at Stevenson University’s Mustang Stadium. It will open the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association’s three-game boys’ soccer championship schedule.
Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association Boys’ Soccer Championship Schedule
- C Conference: Gunston vs. Key, 1 p.m. Sunday, November 15, at Stevenson University’s Mustang Stadium.
- B Conference: Severn vs. Boys’ Latin, 3:15 p.m. Sunday, November 15, at Stevenson University’s Mustang Stadium.
- A Conference: McDonogh vs. Mount St. Joseph, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, November 15, at Stevenson University’s Mustang Stadium.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
McDonogh reached the A Conference final with a four-goal shutout of Archbishop Curley, while Mount St. Joseph earned its place with Romeo’s late penalty-kick goal against Loyola Blakefield. The B and C Conference finals also are set, giving the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association three championship matchups for Sunday.
Source: Original report
