Icebreakers level the Mutiny

Defense was the name of the game for the Icebreakers and the Mutiny in their weekend AYSO girls’ 10-and-under division match. With neither team able to pull away, the teams fought to a 1-1 tie.

The Icebreakers of Region 117 scored first, getting what turned out to be its only goal from Abby Webster as she sent a precise shot into the corner of the net off a cross from Dominique Duron.

Mutiny players Alex Holloway and Danielle Kutinsky also had scoring opportunities in the first quarter, but Icebreaker goalie Sarah Faubert kept the net clear.

Mutiny goalie Ariel Thelande also turned away several attempts on goal by the Icebreakers, who settled for a 1-0 lead at the half.

Defense again dominated the second half of play. Mutiny players Mallory Koci, Eli Usher and Dana Conlisk all had shots on goal, but were denied. Natalie Anzivino and Jessyca Lackey of the Mutiny helped thwart those scoring drives.

The Mutiny, out of Region 55, drew even off a throw-in in the fourth quarter. A pass by Simone Corkett went to center-forward Jeannine Escobar. She slid the ball to Conlisk, who sent a shot into the net just above an outstretched goalie.

In youth baseball:

Solid pitching and defense carried the Huntington Beach Vikings 11-and-under baseball team to the Division 2 title at the Triple Crown Huntington Beach Qualifier played last weekend at the Huntington Beach Sports Complex.

The flu-ravaged Vikings went 2-1 in pool play, eliminating the OC Riptides and the Chino Titans. Their loss was to the La Costa Riptide of San Diego. The Vikings managed to reach the division title game, where they went up against La Costa for a second time in the tournament. This time the Vikings turned the tables, scoring 10 runs on 12 hits to produce a 10-5 victory that won the division trophy.

Members of the Vikings are Jonathan Abernatha, Patrick Boyker, Jonathan D’Alessandro, Philip Knapp, Jesse Kuet, Justin Neese, Frankie Padulo, Keegan Reeser, William Sprowls, Max Willingham, Hayden Winks and Nolan Winks.