Pleasanton Rage nearly shuts out opponents ***RUN with photo in folder
The Pleasanton Rage U-12 Premier Team won four consecutive games to bring home the first place medal at the Bullard Classic Soccer Tournament in Fresno, held Jan. 5 and 6.The first game was all offense as the Rage racked up six goals and shut out the Xtreme Heat. Kira Ewanich had three goals for the Rage including a breakaway and she also had an assist to Tori Larson. Haley Lukas also scored in the game.
During the second game against the Bullard FC Blue team, Ewanich scored the only goal to lead the Rage to a 1-0 victory.
In the semi-finals, the Rage gave up their only goal of the tournament against SVU 95 Black, but they were able to put in two goals of their own and win the game. Ewanich and Jessica Medina each scored one to help the Rage get to the championship match.
In the championship, the Rage faced the Turlock Tornadoes and Ewanich scored the only goal of the game on a breakaway shot to help the team to a 1-0 victory.
The team will be competing in the state cup in a few weeks.
6 Amador cheerleaders chosen for parade
Amador Valley cheerleaders Baqiyyah Bent, Kim Carmichael, Caterina Natale, Lisa MacFarland, Morgan Cater and Alexa Pullen were all designated all-stars this summer at the Camp of Champs by USA staff and in turn, were invited to cheer in London’s New Year’s Day Parade recently.The opportunity allowed the girls to meet varsity all-star winners from around the nation and many international cheerleaders as well. The internationally televised event took the girls marching past a number of historic landmarks such as Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace.
Baseball Winter training camp registration open
Tigers baseball will host a winter training camp for players, ages 11-14, Jan. 26-27.The event will take place at the Foothill High School varsity field and all proceeds from the event will be donated to the Foothill High School baseball program. The first 40 players to register will receive a private session with Coach Robert “Skip” Claprood on Saturday morning.
Players who are interested in the camp may download the event registration form off the Tigers Baseball Web site, www.rteamsite.com/baseball/tigersbaseball. Mail both the filled out registration form and a check payable to “TnT training” to Foothill High School, 4375 Foothill Road.
If weather does not permit, the event will be relocated to the Total Player Center. All registered players will be notified of the changes via email and given the new location and times.
Pleasanton Rage U12 play in Association Cup
The Pleasanton Rage took part in the Association Cup in Morgan Hill last weekend.They played an early morning game against Modesto Ajax Utd. and both teams appeared to struggle early. The goaltending for the Rage was superb, Olivia Brown prevented Modesto from scoring the entire game with help from her defense, Lauren Fan and Dani Leedeman.
Kelli Wheatley had the best look of the game midway through the half when her shot riccoched of the cross bar. The final score was a 0-0 tie.
Pleasanton Rage U14 head to sweet 16
The Pleasanton Rage U14 soccer team participated in the Associations Cup this past weekend in Morgan Hill.The team took on the Mt. Diablo Rebels on Saturday which resulted in a 0-0 tie. Despite numerous shots on goal no one could seem to get it past the goaltenders.
On Sunday morning the team played the Redwood San Carlos Spark and defeated them 4-1. Erin O’Loughlin scored two goals while Devon Gold and Nicole Ponzini each added one of their own.
In their third game of the tournament, against Rohnert Park, they won 1-0. Rage goaltenders Shannon Easley and Natalie Tiongco played exceptionally well on their way to a shutout. The only goal scored in the game was a 40-yard long shot from Rage defender Molly Rowse.
The team won their bracket and will be advancing to the Association Cup sweet 16 in Ripon.
CCOP girls dominate St. Isidore
The Catholic Community of Pleasanton (CCOP) girls basketball team 8001 dominated St. Isidore, team 8008, easily winning 37-13.Brittany Bicomong and Jessica Morselli combined for 18 points in the game while Lyndsay Godwin added 14 points of her own. Sydney Okumura and Jessica Woodruff played superb defensively combining for 23 rebounds and 7 steals in the game.
–Jeff Hollar
