Just as it seemed every second that ticked off the clock was another step toward overtime, Chattanooga Christian changed everything.
CCS broke a scoreless tie to claim the Region 4-A/AA boys’ soccer championship 1-0 over Central Magnet on Thursday night.
Chances were limited for both squads, but the Chargers found a way in the 76th minute. John Mark Duble streaked down the right side and penetrated the box to feed J. Michael Phebus, who was ready for the strike.
“It was a hard play, an aggressive play,” CCS coach David Stanton said. “John Mark likes to play fast, and J. Michael made a great run.”
Although the Chargers created chances toward the end of the first half and at the start of the second half, they had not threatened the Tigers’ goal for some time.