Graduation day for 11 Howard Hustlin’ Tigers soccer players was extra special.
For the third time in the history of its boys’ soccer program, Howard will head to the state tournament, thanks to 6-foot-1 senior striker Joshua Bulis coming through twice in Saturday’s 2-1 Class AAA sectional victory in front of a strong turnout at Reggie White Field.
Bulis landed the most emphatic brace of his prep career, with his second goal in the 67th minute proving to be the winning score and the Hustlin’ Tigers’ ticket to the Spring Fling.
“I had just been subbed on, and we drew back-to-back corners. The first one didn’t work, but the next one came right to me again from Jaime Roman,” said Bulis, who has 11 goals and seven assists this season. “I juked the defender out and saw I was free and headed it, and boom. Goal.
“We have worked so hard to get to this point. We aren’t done yet. We are going to state, and we are coming for Brentwood and everybody.”