When Loch Raven boys soccer coach Joe Fielder was asked back in August how many starters he had back from last year's team, he didn't need any time to consider or any extra fingers or toes to help count. The answer was one.

So the Raiders' impressive run to Saturday's Class 1A state title game -- against four-time defending champ Pocomoke -- is particularly rewarding. The Raiders (14-4-1) hope to have one more win left in them to bring home a state title. Game time at UMBC Stadium is set for 2:30 p.m. Saturday.

"We've overachieved all year. Whether we're playing good or bad, we seem to find ways to score a goal here and there to stay in games," said Fielder, whose only returning starter is junior defender Kevin Moyer.

Strong two-way play from center midfielder Seth Moses has been a big key to the team's success. Along with leading the team in scoring with 10 goals, Moses has dominated the middle of the field with gifted skills and a high work rate.

-- Glenn Graham