Costa Mesa Pride repeats title

The Costa Mesa girls under-12 APP team Pride went undefeated to

repeat as champions of the Costa Mesa Classic.

It took a complete team effort to defeat a very fast and skilled

La Mirada opponent, 2-1. The defense, which allowed the second least

amount of goals throughout the regular season and playoffs, continued

to stifle opponents, allowing one goal in the tournament.

Katie Finn was the starting goalkeeper.

Brook Urmson and Natalie Plascencia were right and left wingbacks.

Kristina Roche, Kristen Gilligan and Kerry Kiser took turns handling

the middle of the defense.

Outside defenders in the middle were Sarah Braunsdorf, Kayla

McComb and Nushin Tasbihchi, while Ayla Medina, Marina Lazos and

Ellie Edles played key roles pressuring the middle.

The team’s strikers were Jennifer Thomas and Amy Gentling. One

shot through the goalie’s legs for the go-ahead goal, while the other

shot to the far post for the winner in the finale with La Mirada.