The Harbor Springs girls soccer team edged past Kalamazoo Christian 2‑1 in the Division 4 state semifinals, with the decisive strike arriving just two seconds before the final whistle.
Freshman Maeve Riley opened the scoring early, but it was Stefi Reskevics who sealed the win with a low shot into the bottom left corner as the clock ticked down.
Coach Aaron Riley praised the squad’s composure and cohesion, emphasizing that the team’s resilience had been the hallmark of their season.
A Historic Opportunity Awaits
The Rams will now meet Royal Oak Shrine in the championship game, a matchup that pits a small‑town program against a team that captured the D4 crown in 2019 and 2022.
The final is scheduled for Michigan State University’s DeMartin Soccer Stadium in East Lansing, a venue that has witnessed many of the state’s most memorable high school finals.
Harbor Springs, which last held a regional title in 2003, is aiming to add a state championship to its legacy, a feat that would cement the program’s rise in Michigan soccer.