Published: October 26, 2008 09:54 am      

Norse soccer falls in regional final

MUSKEGON — Muskegon Catholic Central scored with 19 minutes left en route to a 1-0 regional final win over Suttons Bay.

Rafael Silva scored the game's only goal for the Crusaders.

"It was two great teams playing really high-level soccer," Suttons Bay coach Randy U'Ren said. "I'm just so proud of the boys. They saved their best game for the end, but we just couldn't get the ball in the net. I thought we had the better chances.

"It's fun knowing when we play at that level, we can play with the best in the state."

The No. 3-ranked Crusaders (19-2-2) will play Bridgman in the Division 4 semifinals.

Jared Orban made 10 saves for the Norse, who finish the season 19-3-1.