The Harbor Springs girls soccer team etched a memorable chapter into Division 4 lore on Tuesday night, edging Kalamazoo Christian 2‑1 in a semifinal that swung on a single, heart‑stopping strike. Stefi Reskevics delivered the winning goal with just two seconds left on the clock, a moment that left the bench erupting and the crowd on its feet.
A Late Surge Secures State Spot
Coach Aaron Riley, a constant presence in a thick wool green hat during the postseason, praised the squad’s resilience, noting that the team’s refusal to quit over the final month of the season made the dramatic finish possible. His superstitious hat has become a symbol of the Rams’ fighting spirit.
The Rams now await Royal Oak Shrine in the state championship scheduled for Friday, June 12 in East Lansing, a venue that hosted Shrine’s last title in 2019. Harbor Springs hopes to capture its first crown since 2001 and end a drought that has lingered for more than two decades.
Beyond the scoreboard, the victory marks a resurgence for a program that last secured a regional championship in 2003, a milestone that has reignited community support and set an optimistic tone for the future of the team.