B.J. Tucker, DeSmet – Soccer
The talented junior forward scored the game-winning goal in DeSmet’s 1-0 victory over Francis Howell to propel the Spartans’ to the Final Four of the Class 3 state tournament this weekend.
Tucker scored on a header with 23 minutes remaining in the state quarterfinals for the only goal of the game. Tucker also scored a goal in the Spartans’ 3-0 victory over Jackson in the state quarterfinals.
In the Spartans’ 2-1 victory over CBC in the district championship game, Tucker assisted on the game-winning goal. For the season, Tucker has nine goals and five assists for a total of 23 points.
DeSmet (23-4) will take on Lee Summit West in the Class 3 state semifinals on Saturday in Blue Springs, Mo. at 4 p.m.
