Dominguez Becomes Champion

It took four overtimes and two goals by Victor Guerrero but the Cal State Dominguez Hills men’s soccer team earned its first NCAA Division II national soccer championship with a 2-1 victory Sunday over Barry (Fla.) University.

Guerrero, a freshman midfielder from Century High, connected on a header 3:44 into the fourth overtime off a direct kick from Sean Lockhart from 26 yards out.

Dominguez, ranked No. 1 in the nation since November 8, trailed, 1-0, at the half on a goal by Barry’s Fitzgerald Clarke. Guerrero tied it in the 65th minute with a header off a free kick from Tony de Vocht.

“This was lucky No. 13 for us,” said Dominguez Coach Joe Flanagan of the Toros’ 13th consecutive victory. “This is a dream come true. My team and I will remember this game for the rest of our lives.”