(YSCC)— The YSCC Final Four will see top teams from women's and men's teams vying for the championship, each bringing unique strengths to the field and determined to claim the YSCC title. The YSCC Women's Tournament is hosted by Word of Life Bible Institute in Pottersville, NY, while the Men's Tournament kicks off at Central Maine Community College in Auburn, ME. To watch all the YSCC Men's or Women's Soccer Final Four games, you can purchase a Tournament Pass for $9.99 each at ysccsportsnetwork.com.

CHAMPIONSHIP SUNDAY

Women's Championship

#1 NHTI Lynx vs #3 Paul Smith's College Bobcats

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Men's Championship

#1 Central Maine CC Mustangs v #2 Paul Smith's College Bobcats

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WOMEN'S SEMIFINAL ACTION

#2 Central Maine CC Mustangs v #3 Paul Smith's College Bobcats

Paul Smith's College secured a 3-1 victory over Central Maine CC on in a competitive matchup at Word of Life. Paul Smith's took an early lead with two first-half goals from Katrien Roefs and Micaela Diller, assisted by Roefs. In the second half, Hayleigh Gates extended their lead to 3-0 with a goal assisted by Roefs. Central Maine responded with a late goal by Destiny Mooers, but it wasn't enough to close the gap.

Paul Smith's goalkeeper, Peyton Hoffman, was solid, making seven saves, while Central Maine's Emma Knowles had one. The game saw 27 shots, with Central Maine outshooting Paul Smith's 17-10.

#1 NHTI Lynx v #4 Southern Maine CC SeaWolves

NHTI defeated Southern Maine CC 3-0 in a commanding performance Saturday. NHTI's offense was led by Piper Flood, who contributed to all three goals, scoring the opener in the 22nd minute with an assist from Maggie Brown. In the second half, Flood assisted on goals by Kaiya Richard in the 73rd minute and Darci Stone in the 80th minute, securing the win.

The SeaWolves struggled to break through NHTI's defense, managing only three shots on goal. NHTI's goalkeeper, Hailey Knight, made two saves to complete the shutout, while Southern Maine's Grayson Soldati made nine saves despite facing heavy pressure, with NHTI totaling 19 shots.

MEN'S SEMIFINAL ACTION

#1 Central Maine CC Mustangs v #4 Southern Maine CC SeaWolves

Central Maine CC (CMCC) maintained its strong record with a 4-2 victory over Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) on November 2, 2024, in Auburn, ME. CMCC opened with three first-half goals, overcoming an early lead by SMCC's Tim Eulenberger, who scored in the 5th minute with an assist from Louis Sehr. CMCC's Mikel Soto quickly equalized, followed by goals from Ivan Domingues and Stephan Samba, giving them a 3-1 lead at halftime.

In the second half, SMCC's William Perry scored unassisted, reducing the gap to 3-2. However, Domingues added his second goal of the game in the 75th minute, assisted by David Nzuzi, sealing CMCC's victory.

#2 Paul Smith's College Bobcats v #3 Word of Life Huskies

Paul Smith's jumped out to a lead thanks to a brace from the conference's leading goal scorer, Joseph Mathews. The 6'6" forward from Chattanooga, TN curled a left-footed shot under the crossbar in the 7th minute to make it 1-0, before finding the side netting three minutes later for his 29th goal of the campaign.

It stayed that way through the end of the first half with YSCC goalkeeper of the year Raphael Cournoyer making several fine stops to preserve WOLBI's lead. The Bobcats looked to break down the Huskies defensive formation in the second half but still trailed past the hour mark.

That changed with two nearly identical goals in the span of 60 seconds. YSCC All-Conference selection Liam Curthoys delivered two perfect free kicks into the box. The first one, from the right wing, glanced off the fingertips of Cournoyer before Nick Grover knocked it into the back of the net in the 64th minute. The second came from the left wing, and found Kagan Hance. The center back from Chester, VT, headed it home to tie the match at 2-2 and set off celebrations on Paul Smith's sideline.

Word of Life revved its offense back into gear and came close to a winner. Malachi Vasquez knocked home a rebound in the box with under ten minutes to play only for the flag to go up for offside. The referees were also called into action after what looked like a foul in the box would give Mathews a penalty kick, only for the center referee and the assistant to call simultaneous fouls on both the forward and the defender, resulting in a drop ball for the goalkeeper.

Paul Smith's would complete the comeback with five minutes remaining. A long ball over the top set Grover one-on-one against defender Tiago Cardin. The forward held off the center back and held his nerve sending a low finish past Cournoyer to give the Bobcats a dramatic 3-2 victory.

WOMEN'S FINAL FOUR

The YSCC Women's Soccer Tournament is set for an exciting Final Four showdown. Top-seeded NHTI (5-0-2) will face fourth-seeded Southern Maine Community College SeaWolves (3-0-3) in the semifinals. Second-seeded Central Maine Community College (5-0-2) in the other matchup will take on third-seeded Paul Smith's College Bobcats (4-3). These teams have demonstrated strong performances throughout the season, setting the stage for competitive semifinal matches.

As the YSCC Women's Soccer Tournament semifinals approach, each team features a standout scorer poised to make a significant impact:

• NHTI (#1 Seed): Sophomore forward Adrienne Dorr has been instrumental for the Lynx, leading the team with eight goals and two assists this season. Her offensive prowess has been a critical factor in NHTI's success.
• Central Maine Community College (#2 Seed): Destiny Mooers has been a consistent offensive presence for the Mustangs, tallying 11 goals and two assists.
• Paul Smith's College (#3 Seed): Midfielder Hayleigh Gates has contributed 10 goals and seven assists, playing a crucial role in the Bobcats' midfield and attack.
• Southern Maine Community College (#4 Seed): Freshman forward Olivia Brown leads the Seawolves with nine goals and three assists, making an immediate impact in her debut season.

MEN'S FINAL FOUR

The 2024-25 YSCC Men's Soccer Final Four promises intense matchups, with the top teams showcasing their prowess from a highly competitive season. Central Maine Community College leads the standings with a perfect 9-0 conference record and an overall 13-1-1 season, making them the team to beat. Paul Smith's College follows in second, demonstrating consistency with a 6-2-1 conference record. Word of Life, Southern Maine CC, and NHTI tightly contested the third and fourth spots, all with 6-3 records in conference play.

Key players from each team are poised to make significant impacts:

• Central Maine Community College (#1): Junior forward Ivan Domingues leads the Mustangs with 18 goals this season, scoring on more than half of his shots on target. His consistent performance has been instrumental in Central Maine's undefeated conference record.
• Paul Smith's College (#2): The Bobcats' offense is spearheaded by sophomore midfielder Nathan Wiley, who has netted 11 goals and provided 1 assist this season. Complementing him is sophomore striker Nick Grover, who contributed 14 goals and six assists. Their combined efforts have been pivotal in securing Paul Smith's second-place finish.
• Word of Life (#3): Sophomore forward Joseph Mathews has been a standout performer, leading his team with 22 goals and two assists this season. His offensive prowess has been crucial to Word of Life's success.
• Southern Maine CC (#4): Freshman forward Louis Sehr has been a dynamic presence, leading his team with 15 goals and five assists this season. His offensive contributions have been vital to Southern Maine's performance.