St. John the Baptist fell just short of its real goal after a 2-1 loss to Fordham Prep in the CHSAA Class AA state boys soccer championship at St. John University's Belson Stadium.

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St. John the Baptist fans react to a call during the CHSAA's state final against Fordham Prep at St. John's University Saturday. (November 12, 2011)

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St. John the Baptist's Andres Sandoval loses control of the ball as he is tripped by Fordham Prep's Liam Gallagher during the CHSAA's state final at St. John's University Saturday. (November 12, 2011)

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St. John the Baptist's Liam Naranjo, left, and Fordham Prep's Robert Hovarth fight for the ball during the CHSAA's state final at St. John's University Saturday. (November 12, 2011)

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St. John the Baptist's Patrick Rowan, right, and Fordham Prep's Robert Hovarth go after the ball during the CHSAA's state final at St. John's University Saturday. (November 12, 2011)

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St. John the Baptist's Junior Rosero attempts a bicycle kick against Fordham Prep during the CHSAA's state final at St. John's University Saturday. (November 12, 2011)

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Fordham Prep's Spencer Heitmann, right, leaps in the air to kick the ball as St. John the Baptist's Michael Mosher looks on during the CHSAA's state final at St. John's University Saturday. (November 12, 2011)

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Fordham Prep celebrates after scoring their second goal against St. John the Baptist during the CHSAA's state final at St. John's University Saturday. (November 12, 2011)

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St. John the Baptist's Junior Rosero, right, and Fordham Prep's Richard Moesner fight for possession during the CHSAA's state final at St. John's University Saturday. (November 12, 2011)

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St. John the Baptist's Michael Gaffary makes a save against Fordham Prep during the CHSAA's state final at St. John's University Saturday. (November 12, 2011)

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Despite the loss, St. John the Baptist's Michael Mosher, left, and Junior Rosero are greeted warmly by their friends and fans after being defeated by Fordham Prep in the CHSAA's state final at St. John's University Saturday. (November 12, 2011)

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