The Lincoln Land Community College women's soccer team earned a dramatic 1–0 double-overtime victory over Kaskaskia College on Friday afternoon at home, punching their ticket to the Region 24 Championship match.

In a back-and-forth postseason battle, both teams traded chances and defensive stops throughout regulation and the first overtime period. Neither side found separation as the clock wound down, setting up a tense finish with the season on the line.

With the match seconds away from heading to penalty kicks, Daphney Hartel delivered the winner, scoring with 13 seconds remaining in double overtime to send the Loggers through.
Goalkeeper Elle Walker came up big when called upon, recording six saves to secure the shutout and help LLCC stay in position for the late breakthrough.
LLCC finished with 20 shots, including 14 on target, showing resilience and persistence deep into overtime.

LLCC Team Stats

• Goals: 1
• Shots: 20
• Shots on Goal: 14
• Corners: 4
• Saves: 6

Scoring:

• 109' — Daphney Hartel (unassisted) — Golden Goal, 0:13 remaining

Up Next — Region 24 Championship
The Loggers will face Heartland Community College (12-3-1) — the #4-ranked team in the nation and two-time defending Region 24 champions — on Sunday at 2:00 PM at The Corn Crib in Normal, IL.

Winner will advance to the District Final, moving one step closer to a national tournament berth.