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Caleb Freeman Scores Twice in Maranatha’s 4-2 Victory Over Kaiser in Quarterfinal Round of CIF-SS Division 6 Playoffs

Feb 14 2024 02:45:16

Boys Soccer:

And they’re off to the semifinals!

Maranatha continued its torrid play with a 4-2 victory over Kaiser in the quarterfinal round of the CIF-SS Division 6 playoffs.

MHS trailed 1-0, and 2-1, but they would score the final three goals of the game to secure a semifinal showdown with Westminster.

As mentioned, the Cats led 1-0 until George Peterson was fouled in the box and evened the score at 1-1.

Trailing 2-1, as his coach (Walker Haynes) described it: “Caleb Freeman hits an absolute screamer top bins from 30 yards out,” and the Minutemen caught Kaiser again at 2-2.

Freeman and Luca Youssefian had second-half goals to pull away from Kaiser.

Peterson scored once and assisted on both second-half goals.

Freeman scored twice for the Minutemen.

Lorenzo five saves, including one on a penalty kick.

Up next: The Minutemen will host Westminster on Friday.

The Lions (9-7-6) tied Magnolia, 1-1, in their quarterfinal round contest, but they moved on after a shoot-out.

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Box Score:
K: 2-0-(2)
M: 2-2-(4)

Records: Kaiser (13-6-4); Maranatha (15-6-3)

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