AYSO Region 97: United Blue, Fire light up scoreboard

It wasn’t exactly the greatest defensive effort of all time, but

the Fire and United Blue put on one heck of a show Saturday in AYSO

Region 97 boys Division 3 action. The game ended in a 9-9 tie with goal

net repairs most likely in the works.

Jon Mena led the United Blue with six goals, while Josh Acosta added

two goals and Will Atwood added a single tally. Kyle Williams played a

strong, all-around game, while Chase Nelson covered the entire field with

nonstop hustle.

In other boys Division 3 action:

Rebels 1, Corona del Mar 0 - The game’s lone goal was scored by the

Rebels on a breakaway by Jonathan Gordon. Sergio Rodriguez, Brian Wong

and Benji Pepic each peppered the goal with shots, while goalie Renice

Davis preserved the shutout by stopping numerous shots.

The Rebels’ defense was strong, led by Jeremy Lewis, Phil Garrett,

Logan Schuttenhelm, Alex Boullon, Ethan Bartolic, Nick Doyle, David

Garrett, Cameron Kilmer, Edgar Torres and Patrick Vlahakis.

In boys under-14 progressive action:

Ameba 4, Laguna Niguel 4 - The Ameba overcame a 4-1 tie with three goals in the final 11 minutes to salvage a tie Saturday afternoon.

Tyler Parker had three goals while John Manchester added a single goal

for the Ameba. Parker’s third goal of the game came with four seconds

remaining in the contest on a penalty kick. Jake Lembeck provided a key

assist.

In boys Division 5 action:

Blue Sharks 5, Scarecrows 1 - The Sharks were led by goals from Todd

Bates, Phillip Sheffeld and Mychael Clark. Tough defense was provided by

Dante Crivello, Alex Arthur and Cody Holder, while goalkeepers Jamie

Davis and Nathaniel Stein-Zucker each made top-quality saves throughout

the game.

Casy Chapman and Domenic Grey each played well at the midfield

position.

In boys Division 4 action:

Raiders 1, Hornets 1 - Trailing, 1-0, the Raiders rallied to tie,

thanks to a goal from Jason Jacobi off an assist from Jeff Cefalia.

Forwards Peter Nguyen and R.J. D’Cruz each kept the offensive surges

coming, while Jorel Porcile and Mitch Bancroft passed the ball well.

Goalies Chris Gutierrez and Morgan Lintz each had strong saves, while

Brandon Rowley, Brett Adams, Jeff Newman and Spencer Bratto anchored the

defense.

In girls Division 5 action:

Green Shockers 2, Purple Power 2. Cailea Eisenberg and Valentina

Buonanoce each scored goals for the Green Shockers in Saturday’s tie with

the Purple Power.

Strong games were provided by Stephanie Havens, Britney McIntosh,

Sydney Clayton, Jillian Paul and Becky Gula for the Shockers.

In boys Division 8 action:

For the Redcoats, in their contest with the Lightning Bolts, Trey

Franklin scored a big goal, while Miles Mendoza and Stevie Michaelson

contributed with strong offensive play. On defense, Caleb Candelaria and

Jake Stowell were strong.