MGCCC Lady Bulldogs fall in Region 23 thriller

courtesy of Hinds C.C.

MGCCC’S Kelli Ranson (4) hustles against a Meridian defender in the Region 23 title game Oct. 24 at Hinds.

courtesy of Hinds C.C.

MGCCC’S Kay Buchanan (5) in action against Meridian Oct. 24.

The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Lady Bulldogs saw their 2008 season come to end as Meridian outlasted Gulf Coast 2-1 in overtime in the Region 23 title game.

Lady Bulldog sophomore Tina Anthony scored as time was winding down in regulation to tie the game at 1-1. However, the Lady Eagles added another goal in the extra period to win and keep their season going. Gulf Coast ends to 2008 campaign with a 14-2-1 record and the first ever MACJC State title for the women’s soccer team.

“It’s been a fantastic season,” said Gulf Coast soccer coach Bary Thrash. “I couldn’t be prouder of this group of exceptional young ladies.”