Arcata, CA
The Mad River Youth Soccer League (www.MRYSL.com) U16 Girls Destiny Team competed in the 2007 California State Cup the weekend of March 30th and April 1st 2007. Coach Nick Parker and his Division 1 team traveled to Morgan Hill to compete in one of the toughest Brackets in the tournament. During the tournament, Coach Parker noted: “I kept seeing teams out there that I was convinced we would beat, and I think it fair to say our bracket was tougher than most.”
On Saturday, the Destiny was able to hold the Alpine/Menlo Ole to just 2 goals, but was unable to score against this fast-paced passing team. During Saturday’s second game, the Destiny’s Tara Boynton scored an early goal assisted by both Hannah Garrett and Bailey Davey. The Destiny was able to maintain the 1-0 lead until the last few minutes of the game when the Peninsula Strikers scored to tie the game 1-1. The most challenging game took place on Sunday April 1st against the Pleasanton Rage. Although the Rage scored 5 goals in the first half of the game, the Destiny was able to keep them from scoring in the second half of the game for a final score of 5-0. Coach Nick Parker commented on the Destiny’s defense: “Tactically our defense was stellar, from the high line on back.”
The Destiny played hard throughout the tournament and put forth their best effort at each game. Looking forward, Coach Parker states: “As we move into the Southern Oregon Classic 2007 Spring League, we will be able to focus more on a passing game, and getting numbers forward into attack and creativity.” The Destiny should be proud of their accomplishments in 2007 and are already looking forward to competing at the 2008 California State Cup!
Early morning Destiny check-in for 2007 State Cup
(click on image for more State Cup photos)
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