PHOENIX (Thursday, June 10th, 2021) -- Late game heroics was again the theme for #1 Phoenix College who defeated #2 Holmes, 2-1 in extra time to claim its first ever NJCAA National Championship.

With the lead in hand thanks to a Zalma Torres' goal in the 64th minute and heading into the dying minutes of regulation time, #2 Holmes was able to get a shot past goalkeeper Jennifer Alvillar to equalize the match. In overtime, Jazmin Gonzalez scored the game winner in the 108th minute from a Anacel Valenzuela-Acosta pass. 

Torres' was also named the tournament MVP thanks for three goals and one assist in four matches. Valenzuea-Acosta, Gonzalez, and Kiana Miyazato were named to the All-Tournament team. 

Phoenix College now joins Paradise Valley CC as the only women's programs in the state to win a NJCAA National Championship. 

Check out the game winner here and congrats to all the following players.

GAME. CHAMPIONSHIP. 🏆

Phoenix smashes one into the back of the net to claim the 2020-21 #NJCAASoccer DII Women’s Championship‼️ pic.twitter.com/KTZTBfu2pH

— NJCAA Network (@NJCAANetwork) June 10, 2021