Photo Courtesy of Hillcrest Academy Yearbook

The Hillcrest Academy Raven boys soccer team fell in the semifinal round of the Class 1A District tournament Tuesday night at Chariton by a 2-1 count. Defenses dominated play with the match scoreless through the first 40 minutes. Business picked up after break with the Chargers scoring twice. The Ravens got a goal from Mason Bender but could not find the equalizer. Hillcrest put up five total shots, three on goal and three corner kicks. Kyle Neuschwander had a dozen saves in goal. The Ravens end the year at 8-5-2 as Chariton moves on to the District final at 13-1-2 to face Van Meter. Hillcrest says goodbye to eight seniors including Jesse Blossom, Micah Gerber, Seth Ours, Bryce Bailey, Mason Helmuth, Mason Bender, Andrew Kaufmann and Kyle Neuschwander.