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BUSC U11 go undefeated at WC Octoberfest tourney

The BUSC U11 Div. III Select team went undefeated in the recent Walnut Creek Soccer Club's "Octoberfest" tournament. Overall, the BUSC boys played four very aggressive and strategic matches out scoring their opponents 24-3 for the entire tournament. Ndem Okoro was the team's top scorer with seven goals. Goals were also scored by Blake Tucker (4), Joey Cassettin and Cole Torquemada (3 each), Ben Spears and Griffin Chinn (2 each), Yuri Benadjoud, Donnie Morrissey and Daniel Castro (1 each). Assists were provided by Jake Perlman (2), Cole Torquemada (6), Daniel Castro and Griffin Chinn (5 each), Chase Godi, Donnie Morrissey, Joey Cassettin, Blake Tucker and Yuri Benadjoud (1 each). The defense flat out overpowered all attackers giving up only three goals. Chase Godi and Jake Perlman anchored the center of the field and warded off all attackers. Support on the outside was supplied by Anish Sangari and Ben Spears. Keeper duties were shared by Griffin Chin, Cole Torqumada and Yuri Benadjoud who registered a total of 12 saves and were key factors in limiting all opponents to only three goals for the tournament.

BUSC U14 Select bring home top trophy from Almaden Halloween Classic

The BUSC U14 Select team, coached by Pablo Espinosa, brought home the first place trophy from the Almaden Halloween Classic tournament held recently in Morgan Hill.

The team won the first three games to win their flight and advance to the Championship on Sunday. BUSC U14 Select met the Almaden Strikers in the Championship game. All the BUSC players went out very strong and the team scored early and often to end the first half with a 3-0 lead. The team went into a strong defensive mode and ended the game winning 3-1. Players Elijah Caluya, Mick Cuffe, Chris Ford, Nick Goldstein, A.K. Kang, Zac Lander, Collin LaPorte, Michael Liamos, Steven Morgan, Conner Neads, Spencer Petty, Kenny Rockwood, Willie Stafford, Connor Veit, Kevin Vigallon and Albert Wiseman all played strong and worked together to bring home their second tournament win of the season.

BUSC U12 Select win second tournament of the season

The BUSC U12 Select team won all four games to take home the trophy from the Sierra Gold Halloweenfest hosted at Lotus Park near Placerville.

The boys won all three games in their group without conceding a goal and dominated the games with neat passing and movement off the ball. The foundation for the success lay at the back with strong performances by Alec Baldus, Jake Marchi, Nick Tucker and Miles Colwell who made sure any danger was dealt with and the team could build from the back. The boys won a thrilling final beating El Dorado Hills 1-0 and the winning goal scored by Robert Ota in the second half. In the group games the Select team beat Orangevale Thunder 4-0, Roseville Wolfpack 5-0 and Prospector Pythons 6-0. A number of different players scored goals including Jonathan Dorneau, Justin Brandt, Kane Millerstrom, Jake Foehner, Nima Habibi, Jamal Dessouky and Sahil Patel. The midfield was well organized with strong performances by JJ Nelson, Ayush Sangari, Zachary Stubbs, Julian Dessouky and four assists by Ethan Bennett.

Jackrabbits score late to tie the Jewels

The Rage U10 Division 3 Jackrabbits scored the equalizer in the remaining minutes of the game for a 1-1 tie. The Jackrabbits had a strong team effort on Saturday. They out shot their opponent and pressured the Jewel defense.

Top Offensive Players: Tessie Scavone scored the equilizer and tied the game. Naya Johal had a strong showing up front. She pressured their keeper with a few scoring opportunities. Top Defensive Players: Anna Bosse played well defensively. Ally Pethebridge and Jessica Cole also contributed to the defense and started the attack from the back field. Terra McHone had some critical saves in the box.

BUSC U19 Advanced takes on Halloween tournament

Game one in the Hayward Halloween Tournament found BUSC U19 Advanced, once again, coming out strong. Offense by Luis Castillo, Max Delaney and Titus Norton dominated the first half but the forwards couldn't quite find the net. Richocets off the frame added to their frustration. In the second half, the game was more evenly matched with an unfortunate BUSC foul in the box which cost the team one goal on a PK. U19 Advanced played and defended well having at least double the shots on goal overall.

Game two against the Hayward home team was hard-played. With our five shots on goal to their 10, goalie Adam Johnstone saved no less than a dozen shots. Unfortunately, a hand ball in the box cost BUSC a PK goal. U19 Advanced offense, with Max Delaney, Titus Norton, Michael Fontana and mid-fielders Andrew Weinberg, Lawrence Lam and Jaesung Lee, played well and the strong defense by Spencer Miller, Jack Rogers and Kevin Briggs, demonstrated, once again, their ability to create opportunities for the team.

Game three against Almaden was the best played for BUSC U19 Advanced of the three weekend games. Advanced had solid shots on goal demonstrating more accuracy than ever before. All shots, however, were saved by opposing goalie. The front line with Max Delaney, Titus Norton and Michael Fontana, had very nice crosses which just could not find the net. Almaden came out strong, striking their goals in the first half, even with a half dozen saves from our goalie, Adam Johnstone. In the second half, the BUSC defense by Sam Onojafe, Kevin Briggs and Omar Mohammadi held Almaden at bay and shut them down but did not come away with a win.