After keeping up a winning streak of almost two months, the Santa Rosa Junior College men’s soccer players were sure they could make it through to the final state championships.  However, time would tell otherwise.

The Bear Cubs started their journey against No. 14 Merritt College Nov. 23, winning 4-2.

Bear Cubs who scored included Alberto Chaparro, Adrian Calderon, and Keenan Whyte.  Assists included Calderon and Marcos Lopez.

The Bear Cubs then faced No. 6 West Valley College at home on Nov. 26.  The game had barely begun and midfielder Petter Lund launched the ball to score a goalv.

The first half ended with a 1-0 lead for the Bear Cubs.

Shortly after the whistle sounded for the second half, defender Roberto Garcia scored a second goal for the Bear Cubs.

Midfielder Marcos Lopez scored a third goal.

After moments of high intensity between the two teams, the referee blew the final whistle and the Bear Cubs walked off the field carrying a 3-2 victory.

The Bear Cubs came back to Cook Sypher Field to play the third round of playoffs against No. 7 Foothill College.

Both teams played aggressively, making it difficult to follow through with scoring opportunities.  In the last two minutes of the game, a Foothill player scored the only goal of the game.

The Bear Cubs were forced to accept a 1-0 loss, bringing their postseason journey to an end.

“In the moment that we lost, I realized that everything we worked so hard for was put to a halt,” said defender Francisco Garcia.

Despite their unfortunate luck, the Bear Cubs still look ahead to next season with hopeful and positive attitudes.

“I hope to make it all the way next year,” said Calderon.