04/09/2025
FOREST PARK 1
HERITAGE HILLS 0
There’s some classic rivalries in the world of sports. Cardinals vs Cubs on the diamond. Bears vs Packers on the gridiron. And Celtics vs Lakers on the hardwood. But the Heritage Hills girls soccer team’s annual battle with Forest Park on the pitch doesn’t take a backseat to any. Their 2025 version was no different. The Class 2A, No. 13 ranked Lady Pats battled for 94 minutes but eventually dropped a hard fought 1-0 overtime decision to the Class 1A, No. 10 ranked and host Rangers last Tuesday night at Best Home Furnishings Stadium in Ferdinand.
Needless to say, the contest lived up to its billing.
“It’s what we expected 100%. It’s every time,” said Heritage Hills coach Andy Fischer. “I can’t tell you how many times it’s gone into overtime. Four or five times it’s been overtime. Maybe one time I remember a 2-0 score, but it’s always a very tightly contested game.”
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Photos by Sierra Bruggeman
Story by Brian Bohne
