It took overtime to decide the first BCS Athletic Conference soccer championship.

And, for the first time in school history, Brandywine won the title with a 2-1 win over rival Buchanan in the championship match Tuesday.

The Bobcats’ Dominic Stella scored in the first overtime off an assist from Zach Schmidt to give Brandywine the victory.

“Great hard fought game by both teams,” Brandywine coach Evan Winkler said. “Cade Vargo kept the Bucks in the game with some stellar goaltending. Brandywine controlled much of the first half and overtime and put a lot of pressure on Buchanan defense.”

Steve Mugenzi had five of the Bobcats’ 10 shots in the match.

Brandywine’s Brett Jacobs Kudzia Nyasvisvo, Michael Okayama, Wyatt Eager and Justin Williamson played great defense in the second half and overtime to hold the Bucks off according to Winkler.

“Brandywine played tough and grinded out a great team win,” Winkler said. “I am so proud of my team and so happy for them and they deserve this. They play with a lot of heart. The seniors have come a long way and have been through a lot only winning one game their freshman year.”

Brandywine finished BCS play with a perfect 8-0 record. The Bobcats are 14-4 with a pair of regular season games left to play.

 

BCS Soccer

Championship match

Brandywine…2

Buchanan…1  (OT)

Halftime score

Brandywine 1, Buchanan 0

 

First half

BW – Zach Schmidt 24th minute (penalty kick)

 

Second half

BU – Alex Martinez 51st minute (Alex Swem assist)

 

Overtime

BW – Dominic Stella 87th minute (Schmidt)

 

Shots on goal

Brandywine 10

Buchanan 4

 

Saves

Brandywine 3 (Sean Danner)

Buchanan 8 (Cade Vargo)

 

Corner kicks

Brandywine 8

Buchanan 4

 

Varsity record

Brandywine 14-4, 8-0 BCS