Textor’s overtime winner gives Rootstown its first regional title

Sam Textor scored in the 86th minute Sunday to give Rootstown a 4–3 overtime win over previously unbeaten Open Door Christian and its first boys soccer regional championship. Textor scored twice, and Zach Pastor assisted on three of the Rovers’ four goals.

Open Door Christian erased a 3–1 deficit, with Flynn Yoho tying the match with 1:16 left in regulation. Caleb Fillmore, who scored Rootstown’s opener, cleared a ball off the line in overtime before Textor finished the winner.

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