November 22, 2024

Boys soccer loses, 3-2, to Peninsula High School at home in overtime

By Rebecca Hext
Staff Writer

The boys varsity soccer team played a home game against Peninsula High School on Tuesday and lost, 3-2, in overtime.
In the first half, senior forward Teddy Pappas got the first goal of the game, putting Costa ahead, 1-0. However, Peninsula scored a goal, ending the half at 1-1.

“It was my fourth game since coming back from injury, so it felt good to be able to contribute to the team,” Pappas said.

Junior forward Sebastian Thomas pulled Costa ahead with a goal in the second half. Peninsula responded, making the score 2-2 and pushing the game into overtime.

Peninsula scored in overtime, ending the game at 3-2. The boys’ last game of the season took place on Thursday
against Palos Verdes, but results were unavailable due to the time of publication.

“We played well together” senior captain Grant Southwood said. “In the end, some lazy clearances on set plays cost us the game.”

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