Mens Soccer

Grace Bible College's season ended in a OT thriller against Maranatha Baptist Bible College. This game had all the makings of a classic. Maranatha took the lead 1-0 in the first half. David Kyulu-Burgess looked to even the score on a brilliant move and shot but push the ball just wide of the the net. Grace pushed on and was able to level the game in the second half. The goal came from Caleb Befus, assisted by David Kyulu-Burgess. It was a brilliantly struck ball finding the upper corner of the net evening the score. Grace pushed on and continued to create chances and defending well. Jared Jones took a shot from outside the eighteen that hit off the cross bar. Maranatha was a tough opponent, but thanks to great defense including Seniors Steve Nelson and Pete Cappon, as well as Juniors Josh Herlein and Paul Nelson. Keeper Josh Rumenapp had to make a couple phenomenal saves denying Maranatha. Grace continued to work hard but could not get another one in regulation. For a second straight day Grace Bible College was going to head into overtime. The OT continued on as the previous 90 minutes, both teams playing hard, looking for ways to crack each others defense, and Maranatha finally did. There was a scrum inside the eighteen and a Maranatha player was able to get onto the ball and leave no doubt with a finish into the bottom corner of the net. Grace Bible College ends its season with a 9-9 record. This last game was played hard by every GBC player. GBC thanks seniors Steve Nelson, Pete Cappon, Cameron Townley for all they have given to the Grace Bible College soccer team.

Grace Bible College advanced to the Mid-West Regional Finals by defeating Lincoln Christian College 2-1 in OT. The Game was played extremely hard by both teams. Grace went ahead 1-0 on a goal by Cameron Townley. The score remained that way until the second half when Lincoln was able to net the tying goal. As the game went on it became more physical and intense, creating little opportunity for both opponents. It was 1-1 at the end of regulation. In the "Golden Goal" overtime, Freshman Carl Getty took a shot with 7.7 seconds remaining in overtime. The shot was struck well and the Lincoln keeper was only able to get a hand on it but it wasn't enough, Grace wins in dramatic fashion 2-1.

GBC defeated Finlandia University on Friday, Oct. 17th by the score of 5-1. Grace fell behind early on from a well struck ball. Though creating most of the chances, Grace was unable to find the net in the first half in spite of out shooting their opponent. In the second half Grace Bible College found the net and made good on their chances. David Kyulu-Burgess beat the Finlandia keeper to tie up the game. From there on the pressure GBC was putting on the opposing defense was too much. David Kyulu-Burgess was able to net two more completing his "hat-trick". Carl Getty was able to add to the scoring when he finished on a brilliantly place ball by Casey Duke from the wing. Cameron Townley added to the scoring by beating his defender and then the keeper on a nice sequence of moves. The midfield was strong from good play by Brandon Herlien and Caleb Befus. This win sets Grace's record at 8-8.

Grace Bible College blanked Great Lakes Christian College today by the score of 4-0. David Kyulu-Burgess opened the scoring by putting a low hard shot into the bottom corner. Freshman Carl Getty then put Grace's second on the board when he took a shot from outside the eighteen putting it into the upper ninety, giving GLCC's keeper no chance. The game was physical and hard fought. GBC went down to ten men early in the second half when one player was questionably straight red carded by the official with no real explanation. The game could have gotten out of hand, but Grace Bible College was mentally strong and played smart, and netted two more goals, both scored by Brandon Herlein. The first was a nifty move around the keeper which he then finished. The second he fought off the GLCC defender and made good on the opportunity. Grace's defense played well, keeping Great Lakes off the score sheet. Steven Nelson, Paul Nelson, Adam Wolf, Josh Herlein and Nick Caito all played well in the shut out, giving Keeper Josh Rumenapp little to do.

Grace Bible College won today against Taylor University Fort Wayne by the score of 5-0. The shut out was a testament to the hard work and smart play of GBC's defense anchored by Junior Josh Herlien and Senior Steven Nelson. Josh Herlien was able to get on the attacking end of things by sending a perfectly placed free kick which ended in the back of the net. Grace was able to push forward thanks to great play by wingers Casey Duke and Cam Townley. Both players were rewarded for their hard play with a goal each. Two other goals were scored by David Kyulu-Burgess. Goal Keeper Josh Rumenapp was able to keep an empty net with the help of his defense to get a second consecutive shut out.
Grace Bible College heads into a busy week playing three games. Grace plays at Great Lakes Christian College on Tuesday the 14th, home against Finlandia University on the 17th and host Indiana Tech JV on Saturday the 18th.

Grace Bible College picked up a much needed win on Tuesday, Oct. 7th, by beating Kuyper College by the score of 4-2. The game was intense, physical game played hard by both teams. The scoring opened when Brandon Herlein brilliantly chipped Kuyper's keeper from near half. The scoring for GBC continued when Steve Nelson connected beautifully with a well crossed ball by David Kyulu-Burgess. David Kyulu-Burgess then scored another. In the second half Kuyper College came back and made a tough game out of it, scoring twice. Grace regained composure and put another one away with a great finish by David Kyulu-Burgess. This win was well deserved and needed after dropping a couple in a row to Andrews University and Moody Bible Institute. Look for Grace Bible College to bring this momentum into this weekends game at home against Taylor Fort Wayne University, so come out and support your GBC TIGERS!!!

GBC fell to Kuyper College today by the score of 1-3. Three very crucial penalty kicks were rightfully given to Kuyper, one in the first half and two in the second. GBC's goal was scored by David Kyulu-Burgess, assisted by Caleb Befus. Brandon Herlein and Steve Nelson played smart and tough in the loss for GBC. The disappointed Tigers now 3-3 on the season go into Saturday's game versus Taylor University Fort Wayne. GBC will be missing three players because of cards, but they expect to bring the intensity and mental toughness that will be needed to win on the road.