Stratford wins 2-0, ends Howard’s season at 15-4-2

Howard's Cristian Garcia, front, and Aldieri Escalante Perez react after allowing a second goal to Stratford during their Division I Class AA quarterfinal match during Spring Fling XXV at the Richard Siegel Soccer Park on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Howard's Cristian Garcia, front, and Aldieri Escalante Perez react after allowing a second goal to Stratford during their Division I Class AA quarterfinal match during Spring Fling XXV at the Richard Siegel Soccer Park on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

By Gene Henley May 23, 2018 2 min read

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Surrounded by a disappointed team Tuesday, Howard soccer coach Curtis Warner did his best to provide some perspective.

He spoke to his players about what they had accomplished. He talked about remembering the moment.

Most importantly, he talked about the goal of coming back.

The Hustlin’ Tigers saw their 2018 season end in the quarterfinals of the Class AA state tournament, as they lost 2-0 to Stratford at the Richard Siegel Soccer Complex. Howard’s fourth season in the sport ends with a 15-4-2 record and the school’s first-ever state-tournament appearance.

Stratford moves on to face Greeneville, a 6-1 winner over Lexington.