CdM, Newport squads victorious

Both Corona del Mar and Newport Beach boys under-10 select soccer

teams won recent games. CdM is on its way to the semifinals of the

South Orange County League following a 2-0 victory over South Irvine

in the division playoffs.

Nick Gooding scored both of CdM’s goals as Emery Molnar, Jack

Nowak and Brandon Hoover secured the midfield with strong

ball-handling skills.

Nick Rich and Michael Hassman created several scoring

opportunities at forward. Spencer Christoff and Andrew McCormack

anchored the defense.

Kevin Gordonier and Alex Turney each made several saves in goal to

preserve the shutout.

CdM defeated San Clemente, 2-1, in the quarterfinals, with Nowak

and Molnar scoring goals.

Newport came from behind against South Irvine to stake a 2-1

victory. Stevie Miller and Timmy Root each scored a goal in the

fourth period to secure the win.

Newport then beat Santa Margarita on Mother’s Day, 1-0, with John

Barton scoring early in the first period.

Connor Cooper, Misha Pakvasa, Christian Ochoa, Root and Miller all

aided the offense while Ivan Becerra, Drew Diller and Sean Regan

controlled the defense.

Taylor Wildman and goalkeeper Logan Newett prevented any Santa

Margarita attackers from scoring.