Article by Chad Clevenger
McPherson, Kan. - The Central Christian Tigers gave the John Brown Golden Eagles everything they could handle. A Late Eagles goal in the 2^nd half was the difference as the Tigers fell 3-2.

John Brown was able to strike 1^st with a goal in the 24^th minute. The Tigers were able to get an equalizer in, nearly 4 minutes later with a Johnny Rodriguez goal assisted by Marco Cherchi, Rodriguez 5^th goal of the season. 12 minutes later the Tigers were able to take the lead with Adrian Garcia's 1^st goal of the season assisted by Drew Schrader, and the Tigers took control 2-1. The Golden Eagles were able to get a Huge goal right before time expired on the half, as the teams went into halftime tied 2-2.

The Tigers came out of the half as the aggressors as they were able to get 3 shots at goal by Nicholas Arenare, Joan Muncharaz, and Conner Rodgers, but were unsuccessful. As both teams settled into an intense defensive battle, the Golden Eagles were able to get a shot at Tiger goalie Timothy Foster, which he saved, and exactly 1 minute later, the Golden Eagles were able to take the lead with an Erick Diaz goal, to take a 3-2 lead in the 75^th minute. The Tigers were able to get a shot by Joel Romero 2 minutes later, followed by a header by Drew Schrader to no avail. Marco Cherchi was able to get a great look with 23 seconds remaining in the match, but blocked by Golden Eagles goalie Adam Tebbs, and the Tigers lost a heart-breaker 3-2.

The Tigers (5-6-2, 1-3-1) travel to take on Oklahoma City University (8-1-2, 3-1-1) on Saturday at 3:30pm. The Game can be seen live on the SAC Sports Network.