Lurbiecki's golden goal lifts Makua Lani


Makua Lani's Tia Lurbiecki (6) celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal. Michael Lasquero | SL

Tia Lurbiecki was the hero for Makua Lani Wednesday afternoon.

The junior midfielder scored from seven yards out to lift the Lions over Waianae, 1-0, in overtime at Waipio Peninsula Soccer Complex.

Lurbiecki's golden goal sends Makua Lani to the quarterfinals of the Queen's Medical Center/HHSAA Division II Girls Soccer Championships, where it will face second-seeded Kauai on Thursday.