Niko Brown's overtime goal secures title for Classical in Division II
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 10:26 AM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026

Classical won the Division II championship on November 8 at Rhode Island College, defeating Central Falls 2-1 in overtime. Niko Brown provided the game-winning goal in the first period of extra time, capping off a season that saw the team improve from just four wins prior. The match was tied at 1-1 after regulation following a penalty kick by Central Falls' Hector Cruz Avila. Leandro Orellana opened the scoring for Classical with a goal in the first half. This victory marks Classical's first championship since 2014 and underscores their significant improvement this season.
- •Classical finishes the season with an 11-2-6 record.
- •Niko Brown scored the decisive goal in the 83rd minute of extra time.
- •Leandro Orellana scored the first goal for Classical in the first half.
- •The victory marks Classical's first championship since 2014.
- 10:26 AMYahoo Sports — Classical’s dream season ends with an overtime goal and a title
"Classical went from four wins to champion as Niko Brown’s overtime stunner delivered a dramatic Division II title.
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