Coach Dante Johnson said “The State 48 FC 2012 Boys White team finished the season as division champions! This team’s commitment to learn and compete has been amazing. Congratulations and thank you to the players and parents who have trusted the process. We will continue to improve and grow!”
The State 48 FC 2008 Boys Black (North) finished up their Arizona Advanced League / State League 1 season with a hard earned 1-0 win on Sunday. The match winning goal was scored by winger Jacob van Buskirk (who was awarded ‘Player of the Match’ honors) from an excellent assist by central midfielder Gavin Volkmann. The defense, led by goalkeeper Joseph Murillo and defensive stalwarts Jace Barlow, Moses Baca, Ethan Crabtree, Dominic Bartinelli and Billy Denman were relentless in their play and not allowing a goal. Midfielders Trevor Scriven, Junior de la Rosa, Aaden Encinas, Tavin Tomlinson and Diego Armetta all turned in strong performances while strikers Riggs Beck and Justin Lee were also instrumental in the team’s fine display. The victory gives the team (who recorded the most goals for and the fewest goals against during the league campaign) an impressive 2nd place finish in the highest level of league play in the state.
In other State 48 FC 2008 Boys Black (North) team related news, Dominic Bartinelli and his Sunrise Mountain High School team won the Arizona 5A State Championship! Other High School accolades were garnered by Jace Barlow (6A All-Region 1st Team); Trevor Scriven (6A All-Region 2nd team); Deigo Armetta (5A All-Region 2nd team); Moses Baca (4A All-Region 1st Team & Defensive Player of the Year); Aaden Encinas (4A All-Region 1st team) and Jacob van Buskirk won the Offensive Player of the year for his Verrado team.
Coach Rogelio Aragon reported “The State 48 FC 2017 / 2018 White team moved up from 4v4 competition to play 7v7 in the AZ Academy 2016 bracket and they have done an outstanding job! Gyzer Aragon(3 goals in 2 matches), Diego Nava(1 goal), Jhovanny Soledad, Cristian Calderon, Moy Perez, Mateo Villafana, AJ Cordova, Kai Gonzalez & Ismael Cardoza are competing & performing at an amazing level. Their passing, moving, scanning, finishing and intensity has picked up as they continue to evolve individually and as a team. They never back down from any challenge and are never out of a game because of the passion they display! I am very proud of them for their continuous growth and hard work!”
Coach Sergio Luque said “The State 48 FC 2018 Cobras team won the Juaritos Cup Championship – I am very impressed with the effort from the entire group. We will build on this excellent result and continue developing!”
The State 48 FC 2013 Black team played their final league match of the season. Coach Rogelio Aragon said “It was a very physical and intense match; a tough, fast paced, back and forth game that ended in a 3-3 draw. It took a great deal of concentration and mental fortitude to counter every attack. Notable performances by Ricardo Lemus, who scored our opening goal with a great finish; Carlos Medina helped us tie the game on a great long distance free kick, while Khristopher Aragon enabled us to regain the lead on a well taken penalty kick. Vincent Calderon had some great counter attacking plays during the game, while Adrian Guzman showed a lot of toughness as our central midfielder and took charge of it with great leadership. Alex Trejo created excellent opportunities for us with his hustle and field awareness. I am proud of our team for their dedication, integrity and hard work. We will keep making adjustments & evolving our game!”
Congratulations to all our State 48 FC players and coaches – we are very proud of you!
