Raptors Drop Tight Match to Harcum in NJCAA Top-Ranked Showdown
In a highly anticipated clash between two nationally ranked NJCAA Division I soccer teams, the Montgomery College Raptors fell 1–0 to the Harcum Bears in a tightly contested battle.
The match quickly turned challenging for MC after defender #7 Ewen Nedellec received a red card early in the first half following a hard challenge. Down to 10 men, the Raptors were forced to shift into a more defensive tactical formation. Despite the numerical disadvantage, MC showed resilience and composure, managing to hold the Bears scoreless through halftime.
The Raptors generated a handful of scoring opportunities throughout the second half, but were largely forced to play on their heels. A late penalty conversion by Harcum ultimately decided the game, handing MC the loss at home.
Despite the result, several Raptors turned in gritty performances that kept the game within reach until the final whistle.
Box Score Standouts – Montgomery College
| Player | SH | SOG | G | A | MIN | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Joshua Doffoh | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 | Team-high 5 shots |
| 11 Owen Laborde | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 | Full 90 effort |
| 35 Bente Bruns | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 77 | Sharp off bench |
| 4 Tomas Munoz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 84 | Yellow card |
| 7 Ewen Nedellec | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 22 | Red card (early) |
| 6 Ethan Goldstone | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46 | Yellow card |
| 12 Boris Agyeman | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | Yellow card |
| 20 Miguel Graneda-Penalva | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 | Yellow card |