ARNOLD, Md. - The top-seeded and 15th ranked Harford men's soccer team (14-3-1) advanced to the 2011 MD JUCO Championship Game with a 4-1 win over No. 5 Catonsville on Wednesday.

Freshman Carmine Hess scored the first two goals just one minute apart in the second half, propelling the Fighting Owls to their first career conference championship game appearance.

After the Cardinals pulled within one, sophomore Chris Panian put the game out of reach in the 74th minute off an assist from Brian Connelly. Nick Raivel scored with three minutes remaining to complete the scoring.

Jacob Duarte assisted on the first goal while Panian helped out on the second. Justin Brooks made two saves for his first playoff victory.

The Fighting Owls will fight for the conference crown against No. 3 Southern Maryland on Saturday at 1 p.m.