LTCC falls to Foothill in PK shootout

The Lake Tahoe Community College men's soccer team lost in a penalty kick shootout in the opening round of the CCCAA NorCal Regional Playoffs on Wednesday, falling to Foothill College in Los Altos Hills. The Coyotes scored in the opening minutes of the game, but the goal was called back due to offsides. LTCC had numerous chances throughout the game but could never find the back of the net. 

Lewis Thomas nearly scored in the 88th minute of regulation before the Foothill keeper made a great save, and then the follow-up shot hit the post before the final whistle blew. The game was tied 0-0 after regulation and 30 minutes of extra time, setting up a shootout.

LTCC, which finishes the season 11-8-2, qualified for the postseason for the second consecutive season and for the sixth time since the program's inception in 2014. Nineteen of the team's 27 players are freshmen.