The HSE Royals defeated the Fishers Tigers in a thrilling sectional final rematch after falling 1-0 in the regular season. Cooper Perez (8) put HSE on the board in the first half with a shot the keeper couldn’t handle, giving the Royals a 1-0 halftime lead. Fishers equalized in the second half, and neither team could find the winner through two seven-minute overtime periods. The championship came down to penalty kicks. Goalie Konnor Brummet (00) made a crucial save before suffering a shoulder injury, bringing goalie Ethan Brandenberger (1) into goal. After five rounds, the shootout remained tied until Ethan Brandenberger (1) delivered the decisive save in sudden death! Cooper Perez (8), Mason MacEwen (7), Saint Jafri (10), Bennett Young (14) and Sam Purcell (20) all converted their PKs to help secure the victory. A tremendous team effort filled with grit, clutch finishes by PK takers and outstanding goalkeeping. The Royals are moving on! 💙⚽ Photo Credit: Southeastern Sports Network; @hse.boys.soccer