PHOTO GALLERY Bullpups Reach Regional Final in Adrian's First Game Back
McPherson beats Circle 4-1 and hosts Wichita Classical at 6 p.m. Thursday
MCPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Bullpups advanced to the Class 4-1A regional final with a 4-1 win over Circle Tuesday in coach Chris Adrian's first game back on the sideline since the death of his son, Cole. McPherson USD 418 closed schools Monday for the funeral.
Yahir Valadez opened the scoring off an assist from Leo Gaspar Mendez, and Jackson Martin added two second-half goals, including one assisted by Valadez. Kevin Garcia also scored. "I was especially happy for our seniors, who have earned another day of practice and the opportunity to play in a regional final on our home field Thursday night," Adrian said.
The win moved McPherson to 12-5. The fifth-seeded Bullpups host No. 13 Wichita Classical, which upset No. 4 Chanute 3-1 Monday in Chanute. McPherson beat Classical 5-0 at the Maize South tournament in September and 5-2 at home in early October. Kickoff is 6 p.m. Thursday at McPherson High School Stadium.
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