Class 1 boys soccer state semifinal: Veritas Christian 2, Metro 1 (2OT)
Spectators braved a steady rain for most of the game. Metro played Veritas Christian in a Class 1 Missouri state tournament semifinal game at World Wide Technology Soccer Park in Fenton on Friday November 21, 2025.
Veritas Christian defender Ashton Temple, left, sends the ball downfield as Metro forward Henry Schrock leaps in and tries to block. Metro played Veritas Christian in a Class 1 Missouri state tournament semifinal game at World Wide Technology Soccer Park in Fenton on Friday November 21, 2025.
Veritas Christian defender CJ Heath moves the ball across the field. Metro played Veritas Christian in a Class 1 Missouri state tournament semifinal game at World Wide Technology Soccer Park in Fenton on Friday November 21, 2025.
Veritas Christian defender CJ Heath, left, leaps to settle a ball in the air as Metro defender Ollie Hajek moves in. Metro played Veritas Christian in a Class 1 Missouri state tournament semifinal game at World Wide Technology Soccer Park in Fenton on Friday November 21, 2025.
Veritas Christian forward Daniel Kassebaum, left, and Metro midfielder Martin Galburt Ruiz battle for possession. Metro played Veritas Christian in a Class 1 Missouri state tournament semifinal game at World Wide Technology Soccer Park in Fenton on Friday November 21, 2025.
Veritas Christian defender CJ Heath (8) fires a shot towards the Metro goal as he is flanked by Metro players Hartman Johnson (10) and Kye Malone. Metro played Veritas Christian in a Class 1 Missouri state tournament semifinal game at World Wide Technology Soccer Park in Fenton on Friday November 21, 2025.
Veritas Christian defender CJ Heath, right, wins the header from Metro players Martin Galburt Ruiz,left, and Darius Berman-Carter (behind Heath). Metro played Veritas Christian in a Class 1 Missouri state tournament semifinal game at World Wide Technology Soccer Park in Fenton on Friday November 21, 2025.
Metro midfielder Hamza Kugic, left, moves to a ball in the air as Veritas Christian forward Connor McAtee moves in. Metro played Veritas Christian in a Class 1 Missouri state tournament semifinal game at World Wide Technology Soccer Park in Fenton on Friday November 21, 2025.
Veritas Christian forward Daniel Kassebaum (10) plays the ball back under pressure from Metro midfielder Martin Galburt Ruiz. Metro played Veritas Christian in a Class 1 Missouri state tournament semifinal game at World Wide Technology Soccer Park in Fenton on Friday November 21, 2025.
Veritas Christian goalkeeper Boyd Jenkins tips the ball over the crossbar on this Metro corner kick. Metro played Veritas Christian in a Class 1 Missouri state tournament semifinal game at World Wide Technology Soccer Park in Fenton on Friday November 21, 2025.
Veritas Christian goalkeeper Boyd Jenkins throws the ball out to a teammate. Metro played Veritas Christian in a Class 1 Missouri state tournament semifinal game at World Wide Technology Soccer Park in Fenton on Friday November 21, 2025.
Veritas Christian midfielder Adin Krute, right, kicks the ball downfield as Metro midfielder Hamza Kugic moves in. Metro played Veritas Christian in a Class 1 Missouri state tournament semifinal game at World Wide Technology Soccer Park in Fenton on Friday November 21, 2025.
Veritas Christian players Brennan Juengst, left, and Adin Krute defend against Metro forward Elai Hefer. Metro played Veritas Christian in a Class 1 Missouri state tournament semifinal game at World Wide Technology Soccer Park in Fenton on Friday November 21, 2025.
Veritas Christian defender CJ Heath, center, vies for the ball with Metro defender Ramsey Stampp (13) as Metro defender Ollie Hajek moves in. Metro played Veritas Christian in a Class 1 Missouri state tournament semifinal game at World Wide Technology Soccer Park in Fenton on Friday November 21, 2025.
Veritas Christian defender Titus Burrell, right, crashes into Metro midfielder Hamza Kugic as he vies for the ball. Metro played Veritas Christian in a Class 1 Missouri state tournament semifinal game at World Wide Technology Soccer Park in Fenton on Friday November 21, 2025.
Metro defender Kye Malone heads the ball downfield. Metro played Veritas Christian in a Class 1 Missouri state tournament semifinal game at World Wide Technology Soccer Park in Fenton on Friday November 21, 2025.
Metro defender Ramsey Stampp, left, and Veritas Christian forward Connor McAtee vie for the ball. Metro played Veritas Christian in a Class 1 Missouri state tournament semifinal game at World Wide Technology Soccer Park in Fenton on Friday November 21, 2025.
Veritas Christian forward Jesse Bockhorst, left, winds up as Metro defenders Ramsey Stampp (behind Bockhorsrt) and Ollie Hajek pressure him. Metro played Veritas Christian in a Class 1 Missouri state tournament semifinal game at World Wide Technology Soccer Park in Fenton on Friday November 21, 2025.
Veritas Christian defender Titus Burrell, left, and Metro players Darius Berman-Carter (2) and Martin Galburt Ruiz all converge on the ball. Metro played Veritas Christian in a Class 1 Missouri state tournament semifinal game at World Wide Technology Soccer Park in Fenton on Friday November 21, 2025.
Metro defender Ollie Hajek, right, sends the ball past Veritas Christian forward Jesse Bockhorst. Metro played Veritas Christian in a Class 1 Missouri state tournament semifinal game at World Wide Technology Soccer Park in Fenton on Friday November 21, 2025.
Veritas Christian defender Titus Murrell, center, moves the ball between Metro players Elai Hefer (19) and Henry Schrock. Metro played Veritas Christian in a Class 1 Missouri state tournament semifinal game at World Wide Technology Soccer Park in Fenton on Friday November 21, 2025.
Metro midfielder Hamza Kugic settles the ball. Metro played Veritas Christian in a Class 1 Missouri state tournament semifinal game at World Wide Technology Soccer Park in Fenton on Friday November 21, 2025.
“I feel like that’s the biggest goal I’ve ever scored in my career in soccer," Veritas Christian's Ashton Temple said.
