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Cougars upset top-seeded Blue Jays in C1D6 semifinals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 11:33 PM

Last updated Nov 4, 2026

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Summary

The New Heights Christian Academy/McAuley Cougars soccer team upset the top-seeded Greenwood Blue Jays 2-0 in the Class 1 District 6 semifinals on November 4 at the Cooper Soccer Complex in Springfield. The Cougars took the lead in the first half with goals from Justin Bgoni and Titus Clevenger. This victory advances New Heights (8-12) to the district championship against second-seeded Fair Grove, who defeated New Covenant Academy 1-0 in their semifinal. The Cougars previously lost 3-2 to Fair Grove in the regular season finale under challenging conditions without two key starters. The championship match on November 6 presents an opportunity for redemption as New Heights seeks a spot in the Class 1 state quarterfinals.

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By the Numbers

•Cougars score two first-half goals to secure victory.
•Justin Bgoni and Titus Clevenger were the goal scorers.
•New Heights will face Fair Grove in the district championship.
•Fair Grove advanced with a narrow win over New Covenant Academy.
•Previous regular-season match between Cougars and Fair Grove ended in a loss for New Heights.

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11:33 PMYahoo Sports — Cougars soccer upsets top-seeded Greenwood in C1D6 semis

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The fourth-seeded New Heights Christian Academy/McAuley Cougars’ soccer team scored twice in the first period and hung on for a 2-0 upset of the top-seeded Greenwood Blue Jays in their Class 1 District 6 semifinal Tuesday night at Springfield’s Cooper Soccer Complex. With the win, the Cougars (8-12) advance to play the second-seeded Fair Grove Eagles (17-5-1) for the district championship at 6 ...
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