Photo courtesy of Mac Logue
The Homewood boys varsity soccer team.
The Homewood High School boys varsity soccer team defeated Hoover High School (ranked #1 in 7A) to win the Metro Tournament.
Senior Matthew Henderson scored a goal late in the second half to send the 1-1 game into overtime. After two scoreless overtime periods, the game was decided in a penalty kick shootout.
After one missed Hoover penalty kick, Homewood goalkeeper Noah Klein made a save. Connor Smith, Jackson Wallace, Henderson and Alex Harris all converted their penalties to lead Homewood to victory.
Henderson was named Tournament MVP.
Submitted by Barry Smith
