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West M boys soccer advances to state with shootout win

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 1:50 AM

Last updated Nov 9, 2026

West M boys soccer advances to state with shootout win

Summary

West Muskingum boys soccer secured a historic 3-2 shootout victory over Wheelersburg in the Division IV regional final held at Logan High School on November 8. The match saw West lead 2-0 before Wheelersburg mounted a comeback, scoring twice in the final minutes to force overtime. The Tornadoes’ goalie Bryce Stant made a crucial save in the shootout, setting the stage for Austin Fink to score the winning penalty. This marks the Tornadoes' first regional title and a spot in the state finals after a strong season that included a record number of wins. They will face the Warriors on November 11 at Granville's Walter Hodges Stadium.

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By the Numbers

•West Muskingum wins 3-2 on penalties after a tied match at Logan.
•Bryce Stant's key save in shootout propelled team to victory.
•Austin Fink scored the decisive penalty for West Muskingum.
•West M achieves record 17 wins this season.
•Tornadoes face the Warriors on November 11 in state finals.

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West M goalie Bryce Stant has always wanted to test himself in a shootout. He got his chance in the biggest moment in program history.
— Yahoo Sports

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