Palo Alto goalkeeper Peter Johnson came out to make a play on a well-placed corner kick while Bellarmine College Prep's Matt Taylor charged toward the net to make a header.

The ensuing collision looked like a hit on the football field — and epitomized an epic battle that resulted in a 0-0 tie in the Central Coast Section Division I soccer championship at Milpitas High.

Johnson got his hands on the ball and Taylor was called for a foul, but there were no hard feelings.

"I didn't see him coming. I was going after the ball and got clocked, but that happens," said Johnson, who had six saves.

The teams share the championship. It was the 14th CCS title for Bellarmine and the fourth for Palo Alto (21-1-3), which has been in the finals three straight years, including an overtime loss to Pajaro Valley last year. View Full Story