It took 4 overtimes to decide before Newton slipped past the Emporia High boys soccer team 3-2 in the regional semi-finals Thursday night.
Hector Hernandez scored both goals for Emporia High. His first goal tied the match at 1. His second goal tied the match at 2.
Newton scored the winning goal with 3 minutes to play in the 4th overtime. The match would have gone to penalty kicks after the 4th overtime.
The Spartans finish the season with a 7-8-1 record.
