| Team | 1st | 2nd | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masconomet | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rockport | 0 | 1 | 1 |
On paper, it didn't seem likely that the Rockport boys soccer team would get the tie it needed to stay alive for a postseason berth against Cape Ann League power Masconomet yesterday.
But as the old saying goes, games aren't played on paper. The Vikings tied Masco 1-1 to remain alive for the state tournament. Rockport is now 7-8-2 and needs a win tomorrow against Manchester Essex to qualify for the postseason.
Rockport got a second half goal from sophomore Michael Emerson to erase a 1-0 halftime deficit. Ben Clarkson tallied the assist for the Vikings, who took advantage of a strong wind in the second half. Senior captain Derek Osmond also played a great all-around game for Rockport.
"This was a must-tie game for us," said Rockport coach David Curley. "Masco is a great team and this was an entire team effort for us. We played smart, aggressively and with a lot of heart. I am so proud of this team regardless of what happens tomorrow."
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