Strikers earn finalist medal in tourney play

The H.B. Strikers, a boys AYSO Under-10 Gold All-Star team from

Region 56 South Huntington Beach, completed Area 11K tournament play

with two decisive wins.

The victories gained the squad finalist medals for the tournament.

“Our boys played some incredible soccer,” coach Mike Weaver said.

“They should really be proud of their accomplishments. They moved the

ball well and executed our plays. I am sure they will continue to

develop their skills and be a force to reckon with for many years to

come.”

The first victory was 2-0 over North Huntington Beach. Dillon

Brown got the assist by crossed the ball from the left side to a

well-positioned Sloan Varing, who found the net. Later in the game,

Sloan again scored on a towering direct kick to the far post over the

goalie’s reach.

The second game was a 3-0 decision over Fountain Valley. Madison

Hayden scored first on a breakaway goal, getting an assist from

Brown. Blake Mooney also scored on a breakaway of his own.

Both shutouts were the result of strong midfield play by Scotty

Weaver and Brent Bazzell and defense of Joey De Marco and Conner

Johnston. Keepers Michael McClemmonds-Nguyen and Taylor Biedlman

recorded the two shutouts.

The Strikers also consist of Brendon Hartjoy and Kevin Johnson and

coach Ron Varing.

In other Area 11K action:

GIRLS

Region 56

Cool Blue takes first-place in Under-10 Division

Cool Blue, an Under-10 Division team, played up a division and won

the Silver All-Star tournament.

Cool Blue defeated another Region 56 squad in their final

tournament game, winning, 1-0.

Cool Blue consists of Ashley Ramey, Christine Pilecki, Deirdre

Oliver, Hannah Davis, Isabella Shaw, Jenny Bergsma, Karly Freeman,

“Lefty” Hickman, Nikki Watkins, Tiana Kiriaki, Torrey Miethke, Zoe

Zimmerer and coach Bart Freeman and assistant coach Tracy Ramey.