Claremont High School's Hugo Lepe emerged as the Wolfpack's latest hero on Monday as the CHS midfielder scored game-winning goal to lift the Pack past Coronado in the quarterfinals of the Southern California Regionals, 1-0. Added just a few years ago, the Southern California Regionals are the continuation of postseason after the CIF sectionals.The final play of the game began with Brennen Carter's corner throw being sent back to midfield courtesy of Cory Hodge's header. Troy Ford gained control of the ball at midfield and kicked the ball to within 15 yards of the goal. Hodge then recorded another header that set up Lepe's left-footed goal that sailed over the Cougars goalie.
Adding yet another win to its already unforgettable and most successful season in history, Claremont (22-1-5) advances to the semifinals to play host to Oak Hills tomorrow afternoon at 4 p.m. The match will take place at CHS Stadium. If CHS is victorious in tomorrow's match, the Wolfpack will play in the regional final at Warren High School in Downey (7:30 p.m.)
Coverage of Monday's game and last Saturday's CIF Southern Section final will be in tomorrow's edition of the COURIER and look for coverage of tomorrow's match in Saturday's edition. Keep tuned in to the COURIER website for up to date information.
I have been following Claremont High School's Hugo Lepe's young career and it was not a surprise to me that he was one of the stars of his team, I know him for years and I also know that his brother who is a sports bookmaker, has taught him well how to always stay focus even in difficult times
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