Lewiston High School Soccer Team Wins State Championship Following City's Mass Shooting

Tegra Mbele's Overtime Goal Seals Victory, Brings Joy to Traumatized City

Lewiston High School boys' soccer team won the Maine state championship, defeating Deering High School 3-2.
The victory comes weeks after Lewiston was the site of Maine's deadliest mass shooting, which killed 18 and injured 13.
Goalie Payson Goyette said the team had been motivated to 'do it for the city' in the wake of the tragedy.
Tegra Mbele scored the winning goal in overtime, his second of the game, leading to a 'euphoric' celebration.
Mbele stated the victory was a way to give back to the city and bring joy to its residents after the traumatic event.