COMMUNITY COLLEGE SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP : Dominating Dons Capture Men’s Title
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MONTEREY PARK — Rancho Santiago completed a dominating season with a 3-0 victory over American River in the men’s state championship soccer game Sunday at East Los Angeles College.
The Dons (19-1-1) started the season with a loss to Yavapai (Ariz.) and went unbeaten the rest of the way.
“We had faith in these young men all season,” Rancho Santiago Coach J.P. Frutos said. “They have come through all year.”
Rancho Santiago beat Fresno, 2-0, Saturday in the semifinals.
Sunday, Oscar Luna scored twice in the first half. His first goal came on a free kick from about 25 yards. He scored on a penalty kick about 20 minutes later.
The Dons took a 3-0 lead early in the second half when Luis Cejudo scored on a header off a Jamie Santana pass in front of the goal.
It was the second state title for the Dons, who won in 1978.
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