Cristian Ovalle’s late goal lifts Southwest Legacy over Flour Bluff in extra time

It took extra time, but Southwest Legacy finally secured a spot in the state quarterfinals thanks to a 1-0 win on Friday over Corpus Christi Flour Bluff at Gustafson Stadium.

Sophomore Cristian Ovalle scored the game winner with 6:01 left in the second overtime frame, sending the Titans to the next round, where they take on La Joya Palmview, which beat Leander Glenn 1-0 on Friday night.

The lone goal came after nearly 100 minutes marked by challenging weather conditions and inspired play by the Titans’ defense and senior goalkeeper Nerick Lozano…

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