AYSO Region 57: Smurfs outscore Patriots

CORONA DEL MAR - The Smurfs, an AYSO Region 57 Division 4 soccer

team had their highest offensive output of the season to knock off the

Patriots, 8-3, Saturday.

Christian Elliott had three goals, Geoffrey Grant had two goals and

single tallies were contributed by Brian Hultman, Rob Knapp and Matt

Manni.

The defense for the Smurfs, led by Brent Greech, Mike Lanni and Eric

Nelson, shut down the Patriots late in the the game.

Julian Marisco had two goals and Chris Horton had one goal for the

Patriots.

In other Division 4 action:

Newport United 3, The Jamaicans 0 - After losing their first two games

of the season, the United have managed to win three games in a row.

Tommy Hutchison, Ryan Letts and Matt Gratzinger each scored for the

United.

For the Jamaicans, solid play was turned in by Andrew Dialynas, Scotty

Smith and Jason Poulson.

In boys Division 5 action:

Blue Bombers 2, Thunderbolts 1 - Goals by Mitchell Williams and Peter

Yould gave the Blue Bombers the win.

Goalie Nick Freeman, along with keeping the game close with numerous

saves, also assisted on Yould’s goal, which proved to be the game-winner.

Keeping the defense tough for the Blue Bombers were David Schwartz and

Brian Yasoukochi.

In girls Division 3 action:

Flash 2, Wipeout 2 - Priscilla Swenson had two goals for the Flash,

while Elizabeth Joyo had two goals for the Wipeout.

Natalie Sims, Meredith Hultman and Chelsea Guibord helped lead the

Flash’s offense, while goalie Lauren Nurnberger led the Wipeout’s

defense.