Slammers come on strong

The Newport Beach Slammers girls under-10 soccer team took first

place at the San Bernardino Celtic Cup Tournament.

The Slammers battled to a 3-3 tie with the San Diego Surf White in the

championship game and came away with a victory after edging San Diego by

one goal in penalty kicks.

In qualifying games, the Slammers defeated the Surf White, 2-1, shut

out the Westside Breakers, 5-0, and beat Arsenal FC, 3-1.

Zoe Dickson was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player. She was

joined on the Slammer offense by Gabriella Trenton, Abbey Georgianni and

Danielle Wisniewski.

Also contributing to the team’s effort were Cynthia Bui, Kali

Fournier, Gillian Hogan, Stephanie Horwitz, Arielle Lysacek and Taylor

Nicolosi. Kate Baldoni was solid in the net.

The Slammers advance to the State Cup, which determines the California

State Champions in different age groups.