MGCCC soccer teams advance to MACJC State Finals

MGCCC’S Angel Plascencia (5) stretches to the limit against Northwest Oct. 18.

As expected, it’s an all Gulf Coast-Hinds final at the MACJC State Soccer tournament this weekend at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Perkinston Campus.

MGCCC’S John David Darnell (18) and Angel Plascencia (5) battle with Carlos Herrera (7) of Northwest Oct. 18.

The Hinds men defeated Jones 3-2 in overtime/penalty kicks while the Bulldogs took care of Northwest 4-1 to set up tomorrow’s final at 3 p.m. Gulf Coast is seeking its first state title since 2002.

Back on Aug. 29, Hinds defeated Gulf Coast 6-1 in Raymond.

Ladie Yusef paced Gulf Coast with three goals, while Angel Plascencia added another.

The Lady Bulldogs will also face off against Hinds at 1 p.m. Sunday. Gulf Coast defeated Itawamba 3-1 behind first-half goals from Tina Anthony, Kelli Ranson, and Hannah Hess.

The Lady Eagles also defeated Gulf Coast 3-2 Aug. 29. Gulf Coast is after its first ever state title in women’s soccer.