LAREDO, Texas — Blinn College men's soccer was eliminated from the NJCAA Region XIV Men's Soccer Championship Tournament after Laredo Community College defeated the Buccaneers, 9-1, on Wednesday at the Laredo College South Complex. 

"I am proud of how the team represented Blinn College as an institution and our first-year men's soccer program," said Jorden Smith, Blinn head coach. "To make it to the playoffs in our first season as a program shows the hard work and dedication that our players put in, so they should all be extremely proud." 

Omar Quintana scored Blinn's lone goal and was assisted by Carlos Gonzalez. Josh Frias led Blinn on defense with 10 saves, while Erasto Cardenas recorded four saves. 

Laredo took a 5-0 lead in the first half after scoring in the seventh, 16th, 39th, 43rd and 44th minutes. The Palominos extended their lead to 7-0 by scoring in the 57th and 61st minutes before Blinn got on the board.

Blinn scored in the 81st minute after Quintana headed in the ball after receiving a cross from Gonzalez. 

The Palominos shot their final two goals in the 84th and 89th minutes.

The Buccaneers finished the season with a 6-11 record. 

Blinn has competed in intercollegiate athletics since 1903 and captured 38 NJCAA national championships since 1987.