Bearcats boys’ soccer stunned by second-half comeback by West Hall
Published 9:52 am Wednesday, April 30, 2025
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The Bainbridge Bearcats boys’ soccer team walked off the field in disbelief after their first-round matchup in the GIAA 3A State Playoffs ended in a 6-4 loss to the West Hall Spartans.
With the stakes high, Bainbridge wasted no time establishing dominance, striking four times before halftime—all thanks to the relentless play of No. 10 forward Jose Bonilla-Ortiz, who closed his season with 21 goals. What seemed like a commanding lead soon unraveled as the Spartans seized control in a stunning second-half turnaround.
While Bainbridge’s attack had been fluid and relentless in the opening half, their offensive rhythm stalled after the break. West Hall capitalized on defensive lapses and surged forward, netting six unanswered goals to complete an improbable comeback.
“You have to keep playing,” a disappointed Bainbridge boys’ soccer coach, Brian Hill, reflected. “We lost the momentum and weren’t able to make plays in the second half and couldn’t regroup.”
The Bearcats ended their season dropping their last two matches, but their fight was undeniable. Their playoff battle reinforces the demands of postseason play—resilience, perseverance, and an unwavering spirit.
Coach Hill’s roster next season will feature a solid group of returning upperclassmen, highlighted by the Bonilla-Ortiz brothers, Jose and Angel, as well as midfielders Henry Vanstone, Olegario Villegas-Ramso, Eduardo Miranda, and versatile halfback/midfielder Reece Atkinson. Notably, underclassmen returning for the Bearcats boys’ soccer program include defender and midfielder Santino Gallo, Romeo Sarmiento, Cesar Hernandez–Rodriguez, Winston Brock, William Garcia, and goalkeeper Geovanny Alcanter-Granados.