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SFCC men’s soccer beats St. Charles in 2OT, heads to Region 16 championship

Published 4:30 am Wednesday, October 28, 2026

By Democrat Staff

State Fair Community College sophomore Malachai Bonney battles for the ball during a game against Iowa Central Community College on Aug. 29. Bonney scored the game-winning goal in the Roadrunners' 4-3 double-overtime win over St. Charles Community College during the Region 16 Tournament semifinals on Tuesday, Oct. 27. (File photo by Jack Denebeim | Democrat)

State Fair Community College men’s soccer defeated St. Charles Community College 4-3 in double overtime during the Region 16 Tournament semifinal round Tuesday, Oct. 27, in Cottleville.

Sophomore Malachai Bonney scored the game-winning goal off a free kick at the beginning of the second overtime period.

In regulation, freshman Raheem Raeburn scored two goals and recorded an assist, while sophomore Seth Jones scored one goal and freshman Vijay Valcin tallied an assist.

“It was a difficult match from the beginning,” acting SFCC head coach Jesus Gonzalez said in a statement. “The guys played very well and gave it their best. I am happy for the team, the players and the entire program.”

No. 3-seeded State Fair (10-5-1) will play top-seeded Mineral Area College in the Region 16 championship at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, in Park Hills.

The Roadrunners lost to the Cardinals 4-2 on Oct. 14.

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