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Corner kick goal advances Railers to state

Overtime in the post-season is always the time for unlikely heroes to shine. That was the case for the Newton High School boys’ soccer team as Ricardo Valdivia Rodriguez punched through a corner kick from Enrique Mercado Arellano in the 87th minute to hand the Railers a 3-2 win over league rival Maize Thursday in the finals of the Class 5A West Regional III Tournament at Fischer Field.

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Second half hampers Bethel men

Newton Kansan The Bethel College men’s soccer team had plenty of chances to put away Saint Mary Wednesday night in KCAC play, but the Spires were able to convert in the final 28 minutes to claim a 4-0 win. Romario Harding scored two goals with an assist for USM.

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Sports briefs

Bethel releases flag schedule Bethel College released the schedule for its inaugural women’s flag football season in the spring. Bethel has 10 games scheduled beginning with the season opener March 8 at Kansas Wesleyan.

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