Jefferson City soccer drops regular season finale 3-1 against Rockhurst

Joe Wilder of the Jefferson City Jays attempts to take possession of the ball from Peyton Browne of Rockhurst during Wednesday's game at the 179 Soccer Park.
Joe Wilder of the Jefferson City Jays attempts to take possession of the ball from Peyton Browne of Rockhurst during Wednesday's game at the 179 Soccer Park.

The Jefferson City Jays closed the regular season Wednesday with a 3-1 loss to the Rockhurst Hawklets at the 179 Soccer Park.

Rockhurst took a 1-0 lead in the first half, converting a penalty kick after a handball. The Jays tied it on a goal by Max Allen, assisted by Peter Kuster.

The Hawklets, ranked No. 2 in Class 4 by the Missouri High School Soccer Coaches Association, regained the lead early in the second half before scoring an insurance goal late to seal the victory.

Jefferson City is the No. 2 seed in the Class 4 District 11 Tournament and will take on Rock Bridge at 7 p.m. Monday at Hickman in Columbia. The first semifinal will pit top-seeded Sedalia Smith-Cotton against Hickman at 5 p.m.

The title game is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday.

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