Gators reach their goal

The Gators boys under-14 soccer team needed two overtimes, but

eventually broke the tie and defeated the United, 3-1, to claim the

championship in AYSO Region 57 play.

Dillon Norton kicked the go-ahead goal in the second overtime and

Camden Nicholson tallied his second goal of the game to cap the

scoring.

After a scoreless first half, the United took a 1-0 lead in the

third quarter on a crossing pass by Chris Valverde headed-in by

Parker Reed. Nicholson tied the game in the fourth quarter on a

left-footed kick.

The Gators’ offense was led by forwards Nicholson and James

Petrilli and midfielders Norton, Paul Bioche, Eric Wright, David

Grant and Max Newfield.

Gators’ goalkeeper Russell Goldberg made two strong saves to go

with solid play by stopper Scotty Berkhausen, sweeper Sam Nadlman and

fullbacks Kenny Cooper and Jon Kiani.

In boys under-10 action:

* White Lightning 3, Blackhawks 2:

The White Lightning clinched the championship in overtime and

improved to 11-0-1.

Jack Presson scored two goals while Zach Murtaugh added one goal

and an assist for the White Lightning.

Goalkeeper Chris Hauser stopped many attacks with help from

teammates Alex Greenberg, Travis Johnson, Armen Mavusi and Evan

Romano.

The midfield was controlled by Matt English, Matt McCoy, Murtaugh

and Presson.

Both the Lightning and Hawks advance to regional play.

In girls under-10 action:

* Heartbreakers 2, Blue Bubble Gum Blasters 1:

The Heartbreakers rebounded from a 1-0 deficit to win the regional

championship.

Katie Senske evened the score and Hailey Senske broke the tie with

a third-period goal.

Brittany Brown gave the Blue Blasters a 1-0 lead with a goal in

the first period.

CdM players included: Gaby Carpenter, Kaitlyn Clark, Paige

Krueger, Campbell Moore, Kylie Mulvaney, Gina Scholey, Hailey Senske,

Riley Senske, Katie Senske and Lindsey Susolik.

Clark, Krueger, Mulvaney and Hailey Senske played strong defense

while Riley Senske made a few key saves in goal.

Moore, Susolik, Carpenter, Scholey and Katie Senske keyed the

offense.