by Rob Poetsch
This past weekend, local Los Alamitos Girls U14 team from AYSO Region 159 took home the championship title in their respective age bracket at the Tustin Soccer Festival. The memorial tournament is for Frank Nunez and hosts youth All-Star teams from around Orange County.
With a record of 2-1 in three pool play games, the Los Alamitos team advanced to the championship game against Long Beach. Trailing after an early break-away goal by Long Beach, Los Alamitos delivered two unanswered goals to win 2-1. Each player received championship medals to recognize their win.
Coaches Mike Flores and Hector Huffington led the team which included Kiersten Roeder, Carina Martin, Serena Simpson, Sofia Huffington, Lindsay Meehan, Sofia Wolovich, Amanda Flores, Sophia Flores, Tabitha Stanfill, Isabella Ferraiz, Allison Bragg, Jennifer Arreola, Milly Verdugo, Callie Schmidt, Lauren Anderson.
Most of these players will represent AYSO Region 159 in the upcoming All-Atar season early next year. Youth players of all ages interested in playing Spring Soccer can still sign up with AYSO Region 159, serving Los Alamitos, Seal Beach and Rossmoor areas. For more information, including how to participate in the developmental academy, visit www.ayso159.com.