New Albany boys soccer's 'surreal' season ends in Division I state title game loss

Once Gabe Anthony had received dozens of congratulatory hugs and high-fives from his teammates and fans upon scoring the goal that sent the New Alb...

November 19, 2022
3:36 AM

Once Gabe Anthony had received dozens of congratulatory hugs and high-fives from his teammates and fans upon scoring the goal that sent the New Albany boys soccer team to its second Division I state final in three seasons, the senior forward caught his breath and shared some perspective.'This is surreal,' Anthony told his teammates Nov. 9 after a 2-1 double-overtime win over Cincinnati Moeller in a state semifinal at Springfield.Anthony, who scored both goals that night, was talking about much more than the moment.

Dave Purpura