The State 48 FC 2007 / 2008 Boys Black (North) team won the RSL-AZ College Showcase Tournament Championship, defeating a number of top quality teams along the way. The team recorded an impressive four victories in a row, displaying a high level of technical proficiency, grit and determination enroute to winning the title. Goal scorers included Elias Curiel (3), Alex Bess (2), Justin Lee (2) while Jonah Banuchi, Riggs Beck and Gavin Volkmann recorded 1 each. Tournament MVP was Tri-Captain Jonah Banuchi, who was outstanding in every match.
Coach Alessio Altomare said “The State 48 FC 2015 Elite team won the AZFC Select Invitational Tournament Championship! This group never wavered in their commitment to play excellent soccer. They stuck to their style of play, competed with heart and came out on top, which says a lot about their character. Our central spine was exceptional – Luis Diaz, Juan Chavez, Joshua Madrigal, Emiliano Martinez, Enzo Altomare and Kade Brannon were all outstanding. Congratulations to every single player – you earned it!”
Coach Carlos Bastidos said “Playing in their very first tournament, the State 48 FC 2017 Boys Black (Verrado) team are AZFC Select Invitational Tournament Champions! We won our first two matches by the scores of 16-0 and 4-1. The emotionally charged championship match saw the game end in a 2-2 draw – so we went to penalty kicks, where our excellent GK Rene Carderas saved 2 spot kicks as we converted ours. Great win – I am very proud of this group!”
Coach Cisco Flores said “The State 48 FC 2013 Boys Black (Verrado) team won the AZFC Select Invitational Tournament Championship! We outscored the opposition 12-3 along the way, to include a dominant 7-1 victory in the championship match. We also secured 1st Place in League play with a dominating 5-1 victory – winning both the tournament and the League title during the busy weekend. I am very proud of this great group of players!”
Coach Brian Craig said “The State 48 FC 2013 / 2014 Girls Black (Verrado) team secured the top spot in Open League Division III to finish out the season, with an outstanding +11 goal differential. The girls also played in the AZFC Select Invitational Tournament, finishing as Finalists. I am very impressed with the team – these girls understand how to grind and stay competitive in every game.”
Coach Hector Roman said “The State 48 FC 2016 Boys Gray (Avondale) team closed out our second League season with a perfect record of 6-0, scoring 40 goals while conceding only 1. This group continues to impress and improve with each passing week – I am proud of every member of the squad!”
Coach Rogelio Aragon said “The State 48 FC 2013 Black (Avondale) team put on an amazing display of soccer in the AZ Select Invitational Tournament – playing in the Gold Bracket, not conceding a goal in 3 games and finishing the tournament as Finalists. They played their hearts out all weekend and grinded from beginning to end. It was an intense final where we dominated much of the game and played well. Many times we dictate progress and success by wins and losses but forget about the growth and development of the team. Sometimes you play well and don’t get the outcome that you deserve. But, at the end of the day, teaching our players to play this beautiful game of soccer the right way and with integrity, so it can prepare them for the future, is what it’s all about. We will always be proud of our team, regardless of the outcome – we are proud to represent State 48 FC with Pride and Honor!”
Coach Rudy Urquiza said “The State 48 FC 2016 White (Avondale) team participated in the AZFC Select Invitational Tournament. We won two games by the scores of 6-1 and 10-1 as we qualified for our third consecutive final. The kids pushed themselves to the limit all weekend as we finished as Finalists. I am very proud of this team and how hard they are willing to work!”
Coach Mya Crowley said “The State 48 FC 2017 Girls Black (Avondale) team had a fantastic AZFC Select Invitational Tournament, showing great teamwork, effort, and determination in every game. They improved tremendously, supported each other, and never gave up. All their hard work paid off with an impressive 2nd place finish as Finalists.”
Coach Celia Rascon said “The State 48 FC 2013 / 2014 Girls Black (Avondale) team have displayed so much growth over the course of the season. As a developmental team starting from scratch, these girls have come together to motivate and uplift each other to be better every practice and game! I could not be more proud of this group of girls who have continued to show up for themselves and each other!”
Coach Rogelio Aragon said “The State 48 FC 2017 Boys White (Avondale) team played AZFC Select Invitational Tournament against some tough and experienced teams. We made it to the semi-finals and played quite well – the highlight of the weekend was a dominating 12-2 victory in our first match. This tournament showed us that we can compete against anyone, in any condition. Extremely proud of our team for playing their hearts out and never giving up – very exciting to see them compete at a high level.”
State 48 FC would like to congratulate 2007 /2008 Boys Black (North) team standout Dominic Bartinelli, who played an integral part in helping his Sunrise Mountain HS win the 6A State Championship for the second year in a row! We are all very impressed with you and your team’s tremendous accomplishment Dominic!
Congratulations to all our State 48 FC players and coaches – we are very proud of you! One Family, One Mission!
