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Sept. 27 stats begin for Kern Valley Soccer with the Tadpoles sponsored by Hyside Inflatables and California Appraisals playing keep-away with coach Mel.
On Oct. 4 the Tadpoles were showing that they are all really learning soccer well. They know what a throw-in is, they know how to stop the ball, how to kick-off and they all love to score a goal.
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Colton V had a great time passing to knock over the cone in practice. Braxton F had the best smile on all day long just happy to be playing and Taegan H showed everyone how she could pass the ball.
U6 started their games with the Fighting Dragons sponsored by Sienna Wellness Institute and Total Image hosting the Giants sponsored by DPVB, CPA firm.
Sierra T and James M were players of the week for the Giants. Vincent P was player of the week for the Fighting Dragons.
• The DPVB CPA firm sponsored Rockets played the Dragon Monkeys sponsored by Sienna Wellness and Total Image.
Oct. 4, saw the Giants and Rockets teamed up against the Dragon Monkeys and Fighting Dragons due to the lack of players. Coaches Matt and Cindy named Trenton R and James M players of the week.
The U8 teams began the day on the Sept. 27 with the Sierra Gateway Bumble Bees playing the Cerro Coso Dragons. Coaches Angela and Christina named Buster R player of the week.
Next the team Green Lightning sponsored by Pizza Barn faced the Tasmanian Devils sponsored by Comm World. Coach Sarah for the Tasmanians named Chance L player of the week. Tisha coach for the Lightning named Zach G the player of the game.
Third on to the field were the Fireballs sponsored by SCE-Hydro playing the Yellow Jackets sponsored by L&M Lumber. Coaches Shellie and Debbie named Sammy D player of the week.
For the final game on the U8 field the Strikers sponsored by Coach's Driving School ushered the Cougars sponsored by Alta Sierra Photography onto the field. The Cougars coach, Rob, named Kenny M and Peanut W as players of the week. Coach Rob is catching up last week's stats and named David "DJ" C and Lexi B players of the game for Sept. 20.
On Oct. 4, the Tasmanian Devils began the day playing the Strikers. Coach Sarah for Taz named Taylor M player of the week. Next the Dragons against the Fireballs. Coach Christina of the Dragons named Evangelne G player of the week.
Green Lightning played the Bumble Bees in the next game. Coach Tisha for the Lightning named Noah A as player of the week.
The last game on Oct. 4 was the Yellow Jackets team hosting the Cougars. Coach Rob of the Cougars named Austin B and Caleb H players of the week.
U12 Action was exciting this week with the Flaming Dragons pitted against the Lucky Leprechaun's sponsored by Bud Eyre Chevrolet and Toyota. The Flaming Dragons sponsored by H&E Supply named Alexis L and Zack R players of the game. The final score in favor of the Leprechauns was 2-1.
Next the Cobras played the Racing Rockets sponsored by Alta One. The Cobras are sponsored by Run-4-A-Way and named Sadie M player of the week. The score was 5-0 in favor of the Cobras.
The Flaming Dragons versus the Cobras. The final score was 3-1 in favor of the Cobras. Coach Dennis named Nick C player of the game.
Secondly the Racing Rockets played the Lucky Leprechauns. Final score was 6-0 for the Leprechauns.
The U14 teams had visitors from Frazier Park to play Metallica sponsored by Rossback & Sons Pumping and Riverview RV Park and the Hot Tamales sponsored by The Hurley's, Hogue's and Violante's.
The Blue Crew from Frazier Park scored 6-0 against the Hot Tamales. Metallica scored eight goals on the team they faced from Frazier Park.
Team USA sponsored by All American Housing faced Frazier Park at their home field and were defeated by the Blazing Spiders 7-1.
The Mean Green Machine sponsored by Pizza Factory likewise fell to team Venom from Frazier Park 6-3.
The U14 day on October 4th began with the Mean Green Machine challenging Metallica. Green Machine won 7-3.
The Hot Tamales played Team USA. The final score was 3-1 in favor of Team USA.
• Panthera the boys U19 team sponsored by PODS.com took the field in El Tejon on Sept. 27. Panthera was defeated once before by this team and El Tejon took the win again 5-0 against Panthera.
The team fought hard against the Pumas but just had a hard time against their defense and offense as well. Phillip E, keeper for Panthera blocked shot after shot, but still a few found the net. The referees commented to the coach though that even though the team was having a hard time finding the goal, "they kept their spirits up and didn't let it get them down nor did they let themselves get distracted, they played a great game."
“There's no doubt in my mind that the team did a good job working together,” said coach Kelly.
Panthera came back strong on the Oct. 4 at home against CSUB amid the rain, sleet and wind. Panthera stayed strong, composed and on the ball for a final score 5-2 in their favor. Goals were made by Kayla N, Kevin D, Jose L (2), and Corey L.
The team also played on Oct. 7 against the Swordfish from Liberty Park at Liberty. The final score was 1-0 in favor of Panthera again with the score coming from Kayla N.
U19 girls:
Jaime Olle
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Kern Valley AYSO U-19 girl’s team Nike (Goddess of Victory) sponsored by Bob's Marine and Small Engine Repair played host to Liberty Park's Random Blue.
Nike began the match with an offensive push, as Brittany Baker made a run down the side line. Taking a shot, Britany B delivered the ball directly to the keeper, and into the net. Unfortunately, minutes later the opposition beat the defense to even the score 1-1. Random Blue repeated their previous feat, with the ball once more reaching the back off the goal.
Jaimie O, as the keeper came out, took a shot, evening out the score 2-2. Seconds later the opposition crossed the ball in front of Nike’s net, with one of their players getting a head on the ball and resulting in a score of 2-3. The opponents continuously pressed hard, beating in another goal, minutes later.
As Blue, returned to Nike’s defensive half, the ball was cleared out the end line, allowing Random Blue a corner kick. The cross came in three yards out, permitting a rival to get a foot on the ball before delivering it into the goal.
Nike coming back fierce, worked to even the score. Sarah B stole the ball from a challenger before delivering it down the left wing to Valerie C, who proceeded to smash the ball into the back of the opposition’s net.
Minutes later Jaimie passed a ball into the box for Valerie who came onto it hard, driving it once more across the goal line. This left the halftime score at 4-5 with Nike down by just one.
The second half got under way with both teams fighting for possession. Random Blue was awarded a penalty kick. Vivian stopped initial kick but was unable to deflect the follow-up.
As the game continued, Random Blue managed two more scoring successes, leaving the final score at 4-8.
• On Oct. 4, Kern Valley AYSO U-19 Girls team, Nike traveled to Tehachapi to compete against their U-19 girls team.
Despite the chilly temperatures, Nike came out hard, completing numerous passes around the opposition. Jaimie Olle controlled the ball near the penalty mark, before slotting it between the keeper’s legs for the first score of the game.
Valerie Cormack managed to get her body in front of the clear, trapping the ball and then passing to Jaimie. Jaimie received the pass and managed to drive it into the back of the net.
As the game continued with a kick off, Stephanie intercepted a pass by the challengers, and dribbled up the side line. She lofted the ball over the keeper’s head, giving Nike a 3-0 lead.
Tehachapi came back fierce. An offensive player managed to get clear of Kern Valley’s defense, creating a break away opportunity. Vivian, though, failed to make the save. This resulted in a halftime score of 3-1 in favor of Nike.
As play resumed in the second half, Jaimie found the ball and launched the ball over the keeper’s head.
Jaimie received the ball out wide and worked to cross it into the middle of the penalty box. Instead the ball continued traveling and with no one in its path, curved into the net.
Seconds later Valerie found herself face to face with the keeper and with ball at foot knocked the ball to the side of the keeper resulting in a goal. Denise Green controlled the ball near the half line. Using fancy footwork she took an amazing shot from 20 yards out. This left the score at 6-1 in favor of Nike.
Tehachapi, denying Kern Valley any break made a long cross in Nike’s defensive half. The cross was pounded into the back of our net resulting in a final score of 7-2.
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