Soccer: St. Paul’s reaches title match at Tampa Bay Invitational

Area Prep Soccer Report for Saturday, Jan. 4

At the prestigious Tampa Bay Invitational in Florida, St. Paul’s continues to prove it belongs with the best teams in the country once again.

The Wolves advanced to the finals with a 2-1 victory over Naples, FL.

The Wolves won on the penalty kick phase, winning 3-0 in the shootout after each team scored a goal in the second half.

St. Paul’s defeated Lakewood Ranch (FL) 3-1 on Friday.

St. Paul’s (17-0) will play in the championship match tonight at 7 p.m. against Tampa Jesuit High School.

Area Prep Soccer Results from Friday, Jan. 3

Boys

Brother Martin 3, Dutchtown 3

Brusly 3, East St. John 1

Jesuit 2, Ocean Springs (MS) 0

St. Paul’s 2, Naples (FL) 1

Zachary 5, Fontainebleau 1

Girls

Carroll (TX) 2, Mount Carmel Academy 0

Dominican 0, Loyola Prep 0

Haynes Academy 8, De La Salle 0