BY GLEN ROSALES / FOR THE JOURNAL
Not to get too mystical, but Albuquerque Academy gave credit to its 12th man Friday for its Class 4A boys state soccer championship double-overtime victory over Lovington.
“It’s been the most heartbreaking year, and getting these 22 young men to come together and deal with real-life moments that will be forever changing for them and losing one of their teammates,” said Chargers coach Laney Kolek of Isaac Shelby, who died earlier in the season. “At this moment, it means even so much more. Almost like he was with us and we were able to give back in this moment for him as well.”
It was the Chargers’ 10th team title and second in a row after beating the Wildcats in the spring, as well.
