Ayso Region 57: Mako Sharks shine in playoffs

The Mako Sharks defeated the Gladiators, 4-1, and shut out the

Newport Storm, 6-0, in AYSO Region 57 boys under-10 playoff soccer games.

Chris Freeman, Cameron Koppel and Sebastien Welch scored goals and

midfielders Ryan Peyton, Nick Taormina and Braydon Blackford dominated on

defense to help the Sharks earn their 10th and 11th straight victories.

David Fenner, Saahm Aresh, Taylor Battram and Chandler Mitchell were

instrumental in protecting the Sharks’ net.

The Mako Sharks’ next playoff game is on Monday.

In boys under-12 action:

* Pyros 1, Spitfire 1 - Joe Frey scored early in the game to put the

Spitfire ahead, but Parker Reed scored on a penalty kick late in the

second half to tie the score.

James Petrilli anchored the Spitfire defense in goal, with help from

defenders Charlie Long, Daniel Kernan, Nick Groke, David Grant and Scott

Berkhausen.

Crisco Elliott was solid in the net for the Pyros. He received support

from defenders Andrew Mason, Matt Langel, Austin Harms, Michael Hay and

Chase Stark.

Omeed Alemi, Peter Vankuchen, Ori Tabak and Karan Sahni were offensive

threats.

In boys under-10 action:

* The Mutants defeated the Kings, 2-0, and the Turtles, 4-0. Matt

Wilkirson was strong in the net and Connor Gaal had four goals in both

games. Jaime McKernan and Tony McCoy also scored goals. The defense was

led by Brandon Rus, Scott Youngman, Max Callas, Patrick Pearson, Jeremy

Bowinkel and Kevin Dales.

In girls under-10 action:

* Shore Breakers 3, Sweepers 0 - Sarah Carvelli, Marta Tena and

Korinne Korman scored goals with assists from Ashleigh Smith. Kelly

Cooper, Savannah Perkins, Zoya Mohan, Elizabeth Barzegar, Jenny Zimmerman

and Erica Phillips played well in midfield. Goalkeepers Korinne Korman

and Victoria Burkhead were solid in the net.