The Pleasanton BUSC Phantoms made it to the semifinals and took third place in the recent Founders Cup Tournament, which featured 20 of the top teams in Northern California. The Phantoms qualified for the tournament by taking first place in the Pleasanton BUSC U14 League.
Coach Bruce Torquemada said the key to the team’s success was its chemistry, teamwork and resolve, showing its heart and character as it battled through several injuries. Team members were Ryan Singh, Dong Gi Lee, Jonathan “JB” Battaglia, Danny Lopez, Brendan Englert, Chase Godi and Gene Carns, Billy Hartwig, Daniel Hanna, Brian Matamet, Zack Hartley, Wil Gushurst, Cole Torquemada, Utku Erdin, Stan Lou and Blake Gibson.
