Sunrise Mountain’s boys soccer roster knew from experience to not expect an easy 5A state title game.
Though the Mustangs were in their third state title game in four year and were the top seed, #14 Independence also entered Saturday night playing for its first state title and riding a huge wave of momentum.
The West Valley teams battled through a tense 0-0 draw in regulation at Mountain View High School in Mesa, each creating several dangerous chances. It looked like penalties would decide the scoreless deadlock until both teams earned a penalty kick in the second half of extra time.
