The Mt. SAC men advanced to the state soccer championship, posting a 2-1 win over West Valley, the difference being a penalty kick by Garey High School product Alberto Verduzco in the 86th minute.
Javier Castro had the other goal for Mt. SAC
The Mounties (18-1-4) will play host College of the Canyons in the 10 a.m. title game on Sunday. Canyons advanced with a 3-0 win over Fresno.
The San Bernardino Valley College women just took the field to being their warm-up for the 7 p.m., game against Fresno. The winner advances to Sunday’s 2 p.m. final against Santa Rosa, which just finished off Cerritos 1-0.