Broncos fall in title match: Boyd now prepares for region tourney

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard

Casey Hertwig, shown in this file photo, and the Boyd Bronco soccer team will take on Davidson Academy in the region tournament Tuesday. (Dale Stubblefield photo)

Friday night Boyd’s soccer team traveled to Livingston to take on Livingston Academy in the finals of the District 9 A-AA tournament, falling in the championship match 7-0.

The Broncos, who also finished second in the district for the regular season, will advance to the Region 5 A-AA tournament on Tuesday to take on Davidson Academy.

Boyd fell behind early in the first half of Friday’s game, as both teams played a very physical style and drew several yellow cards for aggressive play.

Livingston scored with five minutes off the clock, and added three more goals by halftime to take a 4-0 lead. The Broncos had four shots at goal in the first half.

In the second half the field became very muddy and play was difficult. Boyd opened up with a shot early in the second half but missed left. LA went on offense and drove down field to score its fifth goal of the night.

Boyd played aggressive offense over the next 10 minutes, but failed to score. Livingston took advantage of Boyd’s aggressive play and pushed the ball quickly down field and scored two more goals before time ran off the clock.

“We played very hard tonight, but just missed on several good opportunities to score,” said coach Keri Hertwig. “Livingston is very good. But we have the talent to beat them, we just didn’t have things to go our way.

“We are very happy that we have advanced to the Region 5 tournament, though, and we are looking forward to playing Davidson Academy. This is a big step for our soccer program and we have had great fan support from Boyd Christian.”

Tuesday’s match is scheduled for 7 p.m. in Nashville. A win against Davidson Academy will earn the Broncos a spot in the region finals.