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Druid Hills Soccer Falls in Penalty Kicks in State Playoffs

The Red Devils fell 7-6.

boys' soccer team suffered a heartbreaking loss Thursday night at Columbus.

The Red Devils pushed No. 6 ranked Columbus to the brink in the Class AAA State Soccer Playoffs before coming up one shot short in a penalty kick shootout that went two full rounds.

The two teams battled to a 0-0 tie in regulation and were still in the scoreless tie following the two five minute overtime periods.

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Druid Hills had an opportunity to win on their fifth penalty kick, but the goaltender from Columbus made a great save with inches to spare to send the game into the second round of penalty kicks.

Columbus (15-2-1) was able to capitalize on the save and won the game 7-6 on its 10th penalty kick to advance in the state playoffs.

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The Red Devils finish the season at 8-6-2 with a valiant effort in the Class AAA first round.

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