Congratulations to the Afton/Harpursville Crimson Knights on winning back-to-back MAC boys soccer Championships. (Photo by Morgan Golliver)

ONEONTA - After meeting in the final regular season game, the Afton/Harpursville Crimson Knights and the Bainbridge-Guilford Bobcats boys soccer teams made it count for the MAC championship. Afton/Harpursville defeated B-G again, this time in a close 3-2 game. The Crimson Knights are now back-to-back league champions and are now looking ahead to a good sectionals run.

Both teams played aggressively throughout the full 80 minutes. The score was tied 1-1 at halftime. The Crimson Knights saw a goal by Equan Patterson off an assist from Bobby Merciliott while B-G's Brock Porter pushed one through on a shot that almost was fully blocked by Afton/Harpursville’s goalkeeper Carter Burns.

B-G went ahead 2-1 halfway through the second half with a goal from Ben Porter off a pass from teammate Corbin Germond off a deflection.

More aggressive play occured late in the second half, which set up two crucial but successful penalty kicks for Afton/Harpursville. One penalty kick was taken by Bobby Mercilliott that tied the game while Toni Obeada took the second, which ended up being the game-winner with 11 minutes left in regulation.

Both teams now head into sectionals. Afton/Harpursville hosts Delhi while B-G is on the road against Unatego/Franklin. Both games will be held on Tuesday at 3:30 p.m.

Results:

A/H 3 - B-G 2

Goals:

A/H: Equan Patterson 1, Bobby Mercilliott 1 (PK), Toni Obeada 1 (PK)

B-G: Brock Porter & Ben Porter 1

Assists:

A/H: Bobby Mercilliott

B-G: Corbin Germond