Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Templeton couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They fell just short of the Selma Bears by a score of 4-3 on Thursday. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California soccer rankings (they are ranked 443rd, while the Bears are ranked 216th).
Luke Kahler and Alik Jaeger scored all three of Templeton's goals, bringing their combined season tally to 22 goals.
Templeton's defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 14-6. Those victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only given up one goal over those four games. As for Selma, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-9.
Templeton does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Selma, they didn't take long to hit the pitch again: they've already played their next match, a 2-0 win against Riverdale on the 26th.
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