Newport-Mesa Infinity sets scoring record

Newport-Mesa Infinity, an AYSO Region 97 affiliated boys club team,

set a club record for goals in a game by defeating Irvine United,

12-2. Goal scorers for Newport were Juan Gonzalez (four), Sean Davis

(two), Shane Rocco (two), Rodrigo Ruvalcaba, Rory Kew (two) and

Austin Webster.

Narrowly missing goals were Gavin Arblaster, Erickson Klein, John

Ryder, Simon Hedrick and Austin Wobrock.

Strong performances were turned in by Daniel Netzer, Cameron

Conway, Sean Donahue and Zac Chocek. The Infinity improved their CSL

Delta Division record to 3-2 and moved up to third place.

Next weekend they take on local rivals OCU and the league-leaders

SC Bulldogs.

In girls under-12 play:

* Prickly Pineapples 1, Blue Babes 0

The Pineapples’ Rochelle Bowlin scored on a breakaway in the first

quarter on a hard smash that made it by the goalie and gave the

Pineapples a 1-0 lead that they would not relinquish.

But the defense and goal keeping took over as Cheyenne Usman made

several great saves for the Blue Babes to keep their team close.

* Newport Beach 3, San Clemente 2

Lauren D’Ippolito scored early and put Newport in the lead, but

San Clemente came back and scored twice to take the lead.

In the end it was all Newport, as Emily Boone and Kathryn

Zimmermann scored late in the game to give their team the victory.

The victory came on the strong play by Mary Buckingham, Luanne

Baker and Sherry Rorden. San Clemente was turned away by Newport’s

goalkeepers Sheryl Ohlhaver and Linda Case, who both kept Newport in

the game.

* Newport Beach 1, Huntington Beach 0

Lauren D’Ippolito took Kathryn Zimmermann’s pass and kicked it in

for the game winning goal.

Huntington Beach’s defense turned away numerous attacks by

Newport’s forwards Ava Nelson and Chelsea Barth. But Megan Case,

Meghan Nance and Brianna Truxton kept the pressure on Huntington

Beach the entire game.

Newport was strong in defense and Nicole Baker made an outstanding

save at keeper late in the game to preserve the victory.

In boys under-12 play:

* G-Unit 2, Yellow Stingers 0

Sergio Garcia and Matt Mello scored on assists from Conner Moy,

Ryan Davidson and CJ Tona to lead the undefeated G-Unit to victory.

The midfield was controlled by Cody Abrams, Garrett Keillor, Andy

Mangano and Taylor Sims.

Jack Hanle and Hayden Cornwell played at goal and kept the

Stingers from scoring.

Defensive saves were made by Chase Wells, Tynan Yanaga and Daniel

Calvillo.

In girls under-11 play:

* Newport 3, San Clemente 0

Newport continued it’s undefeated season with a thrilling victory

over a tough San Clemente team. Madison Wooters scored off an assist

from Allison Schelin near the end of the first half and then Newport

dominated the second half with scoring by Josie Jogwe and Wooters.

The entire squad played great team soccer with standout performances

by Madison Grant, Delaney Bell, Natalie Duthoy and Savanna Gastineau.

* Newport 4, Rancho Santa Margarita 0

Josie Jogwe scored one from a tough angle in the first half of

Sunday’s game, while Meaghan Kay, Franchesca Capelinni and Jogwe each

added one in the second half to ensure another victory and a

continued undefeated season (5-0-1) for Newport.

Other standout contributions were made by Allison Schelin, Emily

Mitchell, Molly Anderson, Monique Conant, Nicole Dinatale and Ali

Hayes.

In girls under-10 play:

* Pink Pussycats 3, Heartbreakers 1

The Pink Pussycats played a strong offensive game with Emily Nall

and Courtney Buck scoring and Gigi Light taking several shots on

goal. Yvonne Escalera and Meghan Vance assisted at midfield.

Heartbreaker Katie Gaitan scored the first goal of the game off of

an assist by Gabe Parissi. Katie was also assisted on offense by

Sarah Zomaya, Megan Bathen, Tanya Henriquez, Ricci Bartonand Alex

Palmer.

Andrea Ocampo, Taylor Kalatschan and Christina Ferrarro played

good defense and Sarah Zomaya and Megan Bathen stopped many shots on

goal.

* Gryffindor Seekers 2, Pink Pussycats 0

Gryffindor Seekers’ Samantha Stalder scored the first goal, with

an assist from Analysa Vivanco. Analysa then followed with a second

goal for the team from a targeted pass by Lea Phillips.

More than a dozen shots on goal by the Pink Pussycats could not

get through Seeker’s goalies Katty Ayala and Jane Layton, or their

strong defensive lineup made up of Kirsten Rohan, Andie Strode, Dana

Jessen, Taylor Hickerson and Haley Scott.

Alice Barry, playing midfield, had several strong kicks up field

to Seeker forwards who kept pressure on the Pussycat defense.

* Bulldogs 1, Gryffindor Seekers 0

Seekers’ Andie Strode, Jane Layton, Lea Phillips and Analysia

Vivanco made several goal attempts but were unable to break through

the Bulldogs’ defense in a game played Oct. 2. The Seekers’ strong

defensive lineup of Kirsten Rohan, Dana Jessen, Taylor Hickerson,

Haley Scott, Alice Barry and Ana Figueroa kept the Bulldogs to a

one-score lead.

* Rip Curl 4, Green Chihuahuas 2

The offensive line up of Samantha Singer, Emma Howard and Page

Keys showed up for the Rip Curls. Madison Jabara had three goals in

the first quarter to pace the Rip Curls. The fourth goal was scored

by Roxana Crane.

Handling the defense were Alyssa Ohlig, Nikki Walsh and in the

goal, Monika Peterson.

In boys under-10 play:

* Devil Rays 3, Hurricanes 1

Izaak Lofgren, Isaiah Suarez, and Rocky Gonzales each took a turn

in goal through the first three quarters, holding the Hurricanes

scoreless. Brandt Boucher and Marc Gehlke showed great ball handling,

moving the ball up the side line and each taking a shot that narrowly

missed.

Lee Stevens, Zack Cornwell and T.J Tarazevits controlled the

midfield, repeatedly preventing breakaways. The Devil Rays chalked up

three goals in the third quarter, with R.J. Roberts, Max Johnson, and

Bob Boullon each putting one in.

* Red Bull 5

Goal tending was provided by Cameron Geehr, Mason Powers and Max

Thronell in the Red Bull victory. Charlie Gels had two goals and one

successful penalty kick. Massisimo Navarretta also successfully

completed one goal and one penalty kick.

Nathan Chaness displayed his usual hustle and two goal attempts.

Zachary Diamond, Christian Kennedy and William Laidlaw provided solid

defense.

* Funky Monkeys 5, UFOs 0

The Monkeys’ Taylor Parks had his best offensive day with the

Monkey’s first hat trick. Ian Batstone scored one goal and True

Tamplin shot one goal in addition to helping out as goalkeeper.

Cole Chapin, Michael Reo, Kolby Pearson and Trevor Conway

demonstrated excellent offensive and defensive play in the midfield

while Sean Cox led a tremendous defense, including Ian Mac Innis as

fullback and Ellery Sever in goal. Brandon Beck, absent for a

personal family matter, was definitely missed.

* Avalanche 1, Raiders 0

A tight, well-played defensive game ended in a 1-0 Avalanche win

over the Raiders. Scott Grew made an assist on a first period goal by

Nic Sargeant.

The Avalanche had additional shots on goal by Parker Martinez and

Sam Jones that were turned away by the Raider keeper.

Rory Fleming, Joey Gregory and Kevin Rakestraw kept up the

defensive pressure, while Gordon Lewis, Gage Coffelt and Chris

Buchanan covered midfield.

For the Raiders, Blake Smith, Keaton Hirsch and Bryan Shollin

played up front while Grant Moore and Griffin Leggett handled the

midfield. Cameron Candelaria started at defensive fullback, with

Connor Leggett at goal keeper. Andres Zourelli and Adam Bennani

rotated in for the Raiders. Dylan Roe and Charlie Barber had many key

stops on defense.

In girls under-8 play:

* Pink Panthers vs. The Watermelons

Mallory Gyulay came from defense to score the lone Pink Panther

goal. Despite lots of amazing attempts from Erin Barth, Gabby Mangano

and Logan Grove, the score stayed the same.

Sabrina Sanchez, Amanda Dupont and Hailey Mahaffey were key in

holding off the Watermelon offense. Erin Barth, Amanda Dupont, Hailey

Mahaffey and Gabby Mangano all played on goal, and with the help of

their stops, they managed to keep it close.

* Purple Panthers vs. Purple People Eaters

The Purple Panthers were led by goalies Leah Castillo and Carlee

Kapana. Kappy Fuller and McKenzie Stephens played well together on

the offensive and defensive end.

Tara Fuller played at midfield and controlled the People Eaters on

both offense and defense. Kira Wandrocke captained a defensive unit

that allowed no People Eater goals and Bryn Crowell and Libby Knight

combined for the lone goal of the game.

In boys under-8 play:

* Waterbombs vs. Eagles

The Waterbombs’ offense composed of Griff Clawson, Dominik

Folkner, Slater Anderson and Quinton McKay worked diligently with

shots to the goal. Alejandro Solis and Jack Binford scored for the

Waterbombs and goalies Ryan Braun and Parker Young protected the net

from the powerful Eagles’ offense. Micah Adelsohn and Collin Rowe

supported in the backfield.

* Red Eyed Dragons vs. The Grunions

Once warmed up, the Dragons turned up the heat, with the first

goal by Jake Parks. Erick Pineda on defense was relentless in keeping

the ball out of Dragon territory and the entire team excelled on

offense and defense. Cory Stowell’s break-away accounted for the

second and final goal for the Dragons.

* Inferno vs. Mustard and Ketchup

A strong midfield presence led by Owen Muller and Jonathon Edison

kept the Inferno Balls attacking, but Mustard and Ketchup were up to

the challenge, denying the Inferno’s scoring chances.

Landon Knight, Camden Daily, Jack Heald and Zach Granoff took

several shots on goal, while the defense was anchored by great

goalkeeping -- Luke Shea and Blake Jensen each had several saves.

David Hartman and Joe Ahearn contributed to the Inferno’s defensive

effort.

In girls under-7 play:

* Green Gators vs. Go-Go Girls

Megan Keys scored the first goal for the Gators, followed by goals

from Olivia Jones & Jacque Defeo. Emily Goltz and Paige Tamblyn were

effective in keeping the ball in Gator territory.

Aiding on the offense were Sara Boese & Emma Vujnovich.

* Firecrackers vs. Bubblegum Girls

The goals for the Firecrackers were scored by Kate Hefner, Clair

Olmstead, Sienna Keillor, Julianna Eifler and Sydney Conn. Alexis

Abrams and Seneca displayed good ball control, while Peyton

Espley-Jones and JoJo Stassel played on defense, preventing several

goals from being scored.

In boys under-7 play:

* Blue Flames vs. Blue Marlins

Topher Inman and Carson Poivre had the only goals for the Flames,

while Henry Lyons, Steven Bibona and Brandon Knickerbocker worked

hard on both ends of the field from the halfback position.

Jerome Higman played strong at forward and Philip Bradburne, Cade

Walton and Brandt Walton all contributed.

* Trojans vs. Jaguars

Cooper Hendrix scored two goals in the first half with good

defensive performances put in by Sam Launder, Jose Luis Mora, Michael

Clark and Chase Braun. Matthew Brodie scored the team’s third goal in

the second half.

Jack Beeker, Eddie Guzman and Michael Plecas all highly

contributed on defense.

* Salty Sea Dawgs

The Salty Sea Dawgs recorded its third shutout behind the defense

of Jake Weyrich, Peter Harano, Kingston McCarthy and Sean Korkmaz.

Goalies Jordan Teisan, J.D. Dennis, and Jack Rapillo each had

multiple saves. The only goal of the game was recorded by Andrew

Laidlaw on a corner kick from Jeremiah Sheldon.

* Predators vs. Green Monsters

The Predators faced off against a well-organized Green Monsters

team in a boys under-7 Region 97 game Sept. 25. The Green Monsters

took the early lead through a low, hard shot to the right of goal,

with goalie Alex Forman just barely missing the save as he dove and

outstretched himself.

Carter Scott, Charlie Stassel and Alden Burke worked on defense as

the Predators searched for an equalizer. Avery Rowe played in

midfield and the forwards played well against the Monsters, with Alex

Forman hitting the post.

Dillon Murphy later scored to tie the game.

* Predators vs. Red Lazers

The Red Lazers shot a corner to the right and Charlie

Stasselscored off of it early in the game. The Predators appeared to

have most of the pressure but the Red Lazers were resilient and took

every chance to go forward in search of an equalizer.

After halftime, Carter Scott took advantage of a small moment of

hesitation in the opponents’ defense to force the ball into the net

and became the second Predator defender to score in the game.

In girls under-6 play:

* Pink Dolphins vs. Shining Stars

. Callie Govaars, Claire Johnson and Charlie Toffel each had

numerous runs on the goal starting from midfield, while Natalie

Capellini contributed several strong kicks to regain ball control.

Passing by Kate Granoff kept the Pink Dolphins in the action and

Marley Mais headed up the Dolphins’ defense, holding back many of the

Shining Stars’ attempts on goal.

* Pink Dolphins vs. Green Butterflies

Charlie Toffel, Callie Kennedy and Claire Johnson all teamed up to

score the first goal. Marley Mais and Kate Granoff provided assists

for later Pink Dolphin goals, and Claire Johnson had an impressive

defensive save that she turned around and took downfield to score.

* Blue Dolphins vs. Blue Dolphins

The dark Blue Dolphins were lead by the defensive play of Emily

Fletcher and Abby Flores. Marissa Cislaw and Kailey Hambek again lead

the offense, with Amanda Wilson, Kendall Machado and Paige Okey each

contributing key kicks and blocks.

* Flamingos vs. Purple Go-Go Girls

Paige Fults led the team with two goals and a sliding save, while

Madeline Phillips assisted on one of Fults’ goals. Erika Ellis scored

a long shot from the right side and Julia Ackerman and Mc Kenzie

Porteous narrowly missed scoring.

Mandy Tapfer and Kate Mc Allister made contributions to the

Dolphins’ scoring and defensive efforts.

* Blue Sharks vs. Purple Ponies

Danielle Wilson had a strong offensive game with three goals,

while teammates Taylor Craig and Lauren Vissman hustled to score one

goal each. Melelani Falasco limited the Ponies to two goals.

In boys under-6 play:

* Asteroids vs. Green Lizards

Christopher Castillo scored for the Asteroids with supporting

offense throughout the game from Bryce Edmonson, Sam Kimme and Sean

Liam McCarthy. Ryan Binford and Justin DeMarzo raced after the ball

many times challenging, the Green Lizards’ defense.

* Tigersharks vs. Maroon Monsters

Zach Durham scored first with a fast attack in the first quarter.

A few minutes later a major scrimmage involving Joe Terraraz, Luke

Ellisand Sammy Heilig resulted in Terraraz bouncing the ball in a

second time.

Mason Lindh and Sammy Heilig played on defense, while Kieran

Headington led attack after attack and scored two goals. In the

second half Luke Ellis and Terraraz aided Zach Durham in putting in

another ball.

* Riding Giants vs. Blue Surfers

The Riding Giants battled the Blue Surfers in a close competitive

game until Corbin Joyce took over on both the defense and offensive

ends of the field. Corbin made numerous steals and scored one goal,

while Connor Turnbow-Lindenstadt played aggressive defensive and had

numerous shots sail just wide of the goal.

Andrew Stoneman scored on a breakaway and Jacob Duehrling set up

goals with his passing, along with Chandler Hunt Matthew Torres.

* Cheetahs vs. Sharks

On offense, Joshua Jenkins played a solid game and made several

good passes. Lucas Hodges moved the ball well and took a shot on

goal. Ashe Deering, Jack McClintock and Chandler Siemonsmaall had

shots on goal as well, with McClintock putting three into the net,

Deering two and Siemonsma one.

* Purple Dragons vs. Red Team

Malcolm Davis scored first for the Purple Dragons and Barron Banta

made a save that kept it close. Chase Adelsohn held off many of the

Red Team’s attacks and Dominic Loftus and Nic Rimlinger consistently

advanced the ball toward the opponents’ goal.

In girls under-5 play:

* Yellow Bumblebees vs. Purple Pandas

Melinda Stevens scored two goals, while Hannah Darrow and Hanna

Mathisrud each scored one. Kera Newland played good offense, and Zoe

DeVine made two breakaways to score two goals.

In boys under-5 play:

* Red Hot Chili Peppers vs. The Soccer-A-Saureses

The unstoppable Pepper defense was led by Randy Vance, and Luc

Levine. On the offensive side of the game, Chance Duma scored

numerous goals, along with Dillon Lippman and Brady Scanlan.

* Green Bulldogs vs. Dinomites

Jack Brennan, Ben Zehnder, Joe Skinner and Billy Shannon all

scored goals for the Green Bulldogs, while Eann McKasson had numerous

assists.

* Green Lizards vs. Asteroids

Raymond Haskell made plays on both end and Sam Wertheimer scored

to lead their team. Colin Avary and Angus Batstone had hard shots on

goal that just missed, while Jordan Firey, Wells Drayton and Brady

Glenn set the tone with consistent defensive play.

* The Stingers vs. Red Hawks

Max Sandberg and Keagan Coyne scored goals with teammates Cole

McFetters and Scott Ryder, while Forrest Faigen provided offensive

support throughout the game.