Backstreet Girls win Area 11-K title
The Backstreet Girls, the reigning AYSO girls Under-10 Region 5
champion, took home the top prize by winning last weekend’s Area 11-K
playoffs.
The Backstreet Girls dominated the opposition at Peterson Elementary
School in Huntington Beach to win the title, thanks to a stellar
defensive effort that shut out four of five opponents the squad faced.
“It has been over 10 years since this region (5) has won the Area
(playoffs),” Region 5 Director Dan Gabaldon said at an awards ceremony
following the tournament.
Added Backstreet Girls Coach Mario Cretikos: “I am proud to be the coach
of such a magnificent team. The girls are in top form as they prepare to
play in the Sectionals tournament.”
The Backstreet Girls, who will compete at the Sectionals on March 4-5 at
UC Irvine, are comprised of Autri Baghkhanian, Taryn Cretikos, Jessica
Eldrige, Jean-Carla Escobar, Jessica Hutton, Natasha Le, Allison Marion,
Stacey Newberg, Kristine Newberg, Veronique Phetchanpheng, Hannah
Poploskie, Brianna Ramsey, Perscilla Reid, and Jennifer Schultz.
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