Following an impressive 2026 regular-season campaign, the Hill College men’s soccer team, currently ranked No. 20 in the nation, once again advances to the NJCAA Region 5 Soccer Championship. But this time, it will also serve as the tournament host.
The Rebels (12-3-1, 5-1) will play Ranger College in the regional championship game Oct. 29 at the new Hill College Soccer Stadium in Hillsboro beginning at 1 p.m.
Hill College’s only conference loss this season was a 2-1 decision to Ranger College Oct. 3 in rainy conditions. However, the Rebels did manage to beat the Rangers, 1-0, earlier this season in Ranger.
The winner of the NJCAA Region 5 Championship advances to the Area Round of the NJCAA Div. I Men’s Soccer Tournament.
Current leading scorers for the Rebels include sophomore striker Kevin Mejia with 18 points, including 8 goals and 2 assists; sophomore Oumar Bah (7 points, 2 goals, 3 assists) sophomore Alfie Stephens (6 points, 6 assists) and sophomore Jacque Watson (6 points, 3 goals).
Hill College ranks first overall in the conference for shots on goal (78), shots on goal percentage (3.00), shot percentage (.962), assists (25), and shutouts (10).