In the first game of the Final Four against St. Louis University High on Thursday Feb. 23, the Tigers scored first on a rebound goal by Steve Farina (10). Midway through the third period the score was tied 3-3, but the Tigers lossed the game, 5-3.
With their backs against the wall, the Tigers managed to keep the score of the second game on Saturday, Feb. 25 tied 2-2. But with a minute left, the Tigers had to win or else they would be eliminated with a loss and a tie.
SLUH scored two empty net goals to seal the 4-2 victory.
“We played good but they just outplayed us,” Basgall said.
Even though they lost in the Final Four, the Tigers still filled expectations for the season going 18-5 during the regular season. They also beat Eureka in the first round and Lindbergh in the second round of the Challenge Cup playoffs.
“Everyone gave it their all and we had a great season,” Nichting said.
![Coach Rodney Gerdes stands with the golf team at state. "[I coach and teach at OHS because] there were teacher openings. It came with the fact there were a bunch of coaching positions...I said 'I'll coach anything' to get a job as a teacher," Gerdes said. He has been coaching and teaching since he got out of college over 20 years ago.](https://myohsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_4629-1200x900.jpeg)
