Rochester eliminated Lake Orion on penalty kicks Wednesday, Oct. 14, converting all four attempts in a 4-2 shootout after scoreless regulation and overtime to advance in the Division 1 boys soccer state tournament.
Co-captain Christian Pocialik buried the clinching kick for the Falcons. Goalkeeper Bryce Phillips made a diving save on Lake Orion's third attempt, helping end the shootout after just four rounds. Finley Hodister and Andre Resendiz Chavez also converted for Rochester, which scored on all four attempts. The Oakland Press has the full game account from Rochester Hills.
The win lifts the Falcons to 10-5-2 on the season. Lake Orion finishes at 2-10-3, according to the Oakland Press.
Rochester moves to the District 16 semifinals Monday, Oct. 19, at Romeo High School. The MAC’s district bracket places the Falcons against the winner of the Rochester Adams-Utica quarterfinal.
Rochester Adams won the Division 1 title in 2022 and 2024.
The district final is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, at Romeo.
