Lane takes down Juarez

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After losing to eventual city champion Kelly in the Sweet 16 of the city playoffs, Lane Tech was looking for a little validation.

The Indians got that and their second sectional title as they defeated Juarez 2-1 in overtime Thursday to win the St. Ignatius Sectional.

‘‘Every good team is going to have its trip-up,’’ Lane coach Andrew Ricks said. ‘‘We wanted to prove that we’re a good team.’’ Rodolfo Fransual scored the winning goal off an assist from Chris Chaquinga.

‘‘Somehow it got to me and I just had to push it in the goal,’’ Fransual said. ‘‘I was so excited to score that goal.’’

Juarez took a 1-0 lead on a goal by Aaron Romo with 7:17 to play in the first half.

Lane (15-4-2) answered on a goal by Chaquinga just 1:30 into the second half.