Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal between Blackman and LaVergne at Blackman

LaVergne's Jordan Beslin (9) celebrates his goal against Blackman with LaVergne's Nico Escobar (6) during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
LaVergne's Jordan Beslin (9) celebrates his goal against Blackman with LaVergne's Nico Escobar (6) during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
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LaVergne's Josue Lopez (17) tries to head the ball for a goal as Blackman's Aaron Gomez (4) watches during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
LaVergne's Josue Lopez (17) tries to head the ball for a goal as Blackman's Aaron Gomez (4) watches during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
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Blackman's Victor Vasquez (7) moves the ball down the field as LaVergne's Josue Lopez (17) looks on during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
Blackman's Victor Vasquez (7) moves the ball down the field as LaVergne's Josue Lopez (17) looks on during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
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LaVergne's Jordan Beslin (9) and Blackman's Matthew Daniel (5) both battle for the ball during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
LaVergne's Jordan Beslin (9) and Blackman's Matthew Daniel (5) both battle for the ball during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
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Blackman's Sebastian Manor (27) moves the ball down the field between LaVergne's Ely Linares (20) and LaVergne's Fernando Mendieta (11) during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
Blackman's Sebastian Manor (27) moves the ball down the field between LaVergne's Ely Linares (20) and LaVergne's Fernando Mendieta (11) during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
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LaVergne's Brannon Gonzalez (19) and Blackman's Matthew Daniel (5) battle for the ball during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
LaVergne's Brannon Gonzalez (19) and Blackman's Matthew Daniel (5) battle for the ball during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
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LaVergne's Ely Linares (20) kicks the ball as Blackman's Jackson Whittemore (22) looks on during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
LaVergne's Ely Linares (20) kicks the ball as Blackman's Jackson Whittemore (22) looks on during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
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Blackman's Juan Salcedo (24) goes after the ball as LaVergne's Erik Alvarado (3) as LaVergne's Erik Alvarado (3) looks on during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
Blackman's Juan Salcedo (24) goes after the ball as LaVergne's Erik Alvarado (3) as LaVergne's Erik Alvarado (3) looks on during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
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Blackman's Luca Leblanc (26) moves the ball s LaVergne's Fernando Mendieta (11) tries to steal the ball away during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
Blackman's Luca Leblanc (26) moves the ball s LaVergne's Fernando Mendieta (11) tries to steal the ball away during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
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LaVergne's Isiahas Garcia (21) moves the ball as Blackman's Max Vazquez (8) comes in to defend him during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
LaVergne's Isiahas Garcia (21) moves the ball as Blackman's Max Vazquez (8) comes in to defend him during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
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LaVergne's Fernando Mendieta (11) celebrates his goal against Blackman with LaVergne's Jordan Beslin (9) late in a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal against Blackman at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
LaVergne's Fernando Mendieta (11) celebrates his goal against Blackman with LaVergne's Jordan Beslin (9) late in a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal against Blackman at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
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LaVergne's keeper Suan Mung (1) makes a save during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match against Blackman at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
LaVergne's keeper Suan Mung (1) makes a save during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match against Blackman at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
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LaVergne's Nico Escobar (6) moves the ball as Blackman's Ivan Murcia (3) looks on during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
LaVergne's Nico Escobar (6) moves the ball as Blackman's Ivan Murcia (3) looks on during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
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LaVergne's Jordan Beslin (9) kicks a goal as his is surrounded by Blackman's Matthew Daniel (5) and Blackman's Aaron Gomez (4) during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
LaVergne's Jordan Beslin (9) kicks a goal as his is surrounded by Blackman's Matthew Daniel (5) and Blackman's Aaron Gomez (4) during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
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LaVergne's Jordan Beslin (9) celebrates his goal against Blackman with LaVergne's Nico Escobar (6) and other teammates during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
LaVergne's Jordan Beslin (9) celebrates his goal against Blackman with LaVergne's Nico Escobar (6) and other teammates during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
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Blackman's Nick Beene (21) celebrates his goal against LaVergne with Blackman's Sam Melek (10) during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
Blackman's Nick Beene (21) celebrates his goal against LaVergne with Blackman's Sam Melek (10) during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
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Blackman's Logan Tramell (15) and LaVergne's Fernando Mendieta (11) battle for the ball during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
Blackman's Logan Tramell (15) and LaVergne's Fernando Mendieta (11) battle for the ball during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
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Blackman's Sam Melek (10) moves the ball as LaVergne's Henry Lopez (10) covers him during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
Blackman's Sam Melek (10) moves the ball as LaVergne's Henry Lopez (10) covers him during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
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Blackman's Nick Beene (21) takes the ball down the field as LaVergne's Josue Lopez (17) covers him during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
Blackman's Nick Beene (21) takes the ball down the field as LaVergne's Josue Lopez (17) covers him during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
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Blackman's Nick Beene (21) kicks the ball as LaVergne's Ely Linares (20) defends him during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
Blackman's Nick Beene (21) kicks the ball as LaVergne's Ely Linares (20) defends him during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
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LaVergne's Brannon Gonzalez (19) and Blackman's Ivan Murcia (3) both try to head the ball during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
LaVergne's Brannon Gonzalez (19) and Blackman's Ivan Murcia (3) both try to head the ball during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
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Blackman's Victor Vasquez (7) moves the ball as LaVergne's Henry Lopez (10) covers him during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
Blackman's Victor Vasquez (7) moves the ball as LaVergne's Henry Lopez (10) covers him during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
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Blackman's Nick Beene (21) celebrates his goal against LaVergne with his teammates during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
Blackman's Nick Beene (21) celebrates his goal against LaVergne with his teammates during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
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LaVergne's Jose Garcia (8) heads the ball as Blackman's Sam Melek (10) defends him during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
LaVergne's Jose Garcia (8) heads the ball as Blackman's Sam Melek (10) defends him during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
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LaVergne's head boys soccer coach Allen McMillian talks with his players during halftime of a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match against Blackman at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
LaVergne's head boys soccer coach Allen McMillian talks with his players during halftime of a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match against Blackman at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
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LaVergne's Jordan Beslin (9) kicks the ball down the field during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match against Blackman at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
LaVergne's Jordan Beslin (9) kicks the ball down the field during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match against Blackman at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
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Blackman's Juan Salcedo (24) an LaVergne's Erik Alvarado (3) both battle for the ball during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
Blackman's Juan Salcedo (24) an LaVergne's Erik Alvarado (3) both battle for the ball during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
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Blackman's head boys soccer coach Vladimir Borombozin on the sidelines during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match between Blackman vs LaVergne at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
Blackman's head boys soccer coach Vladimir Borombozin on the sidelines during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match between Blackman vs LaVergne at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
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LaVergne's Fernando Mendieta (11) celebrates his goal against Blackman with teammates during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
LaVergne's Fernando Mendieta (11) celebrates his goal against Blackman with teammates during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
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LaVergne's Carlos Najera (13) kicks the ball as Blackman's Sebastian Manor (27) moves in to deflect the ball during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
LaVergne's Carlos Najera (13) kicks the ball as Blackman's Sebastian Manor (27) moves in to deflect the ball during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
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Blackman's Tyler Borombozin (14) and LaVergne's Fernando Mendieta (11) battle for the ball during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
Blackman's Tyler Borombozin (14) and LaVergne's Fernando Mendieta (11) battle for the ball during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
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LaVergne's head boys soccer coach Allen McMillian on the sidelines during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match against Blackman at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
LaVergne's head boys soccer coach Allen McMillian on the sidelines during a Region 4-AAA soccer semifinal match against Blackman at Blackman, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
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