The State 48 FC 2010 Boys (El Mirage) team El Mirage boys (first year as a team) had an incredible run at the Ostrich Festival, winning the tournament Championship. Coach Sean Venesky said “The team showed amazing resilience and teamwork, allowing only 1 goal all weekend. We won the 1st match by the score of 1-0 thanks to a goal by Jason Golley, assisted by his younger brother Mason Golley. In the 2nd match, Juan Maans’ free kick set up Sebastian Cano for the opener, followed by another long-range goal from the dangerous Cano and a final strike from Abel Thomas off a Bryan Hernandez assist as we secured a 3-0 win. Bracket play ended with six goals from five players, with goalkeeper Nolan Steele keeping three clean sheets. In the championship match, Jason Golley put us ahead, and, after an equalizer by the opponent, Sean (SJ) Venesky Jr. netted the game-winner! What a performance by this team!”
Coach Hector Garcia said “The State 48 FC 2013 Boys Copper team competed in our first 11v11 tournament, playing a year up. We won our first three games, taking 1st Place in the bracket – we emerged as tournament Finalists, losing 1-0 in the Championship match in an intense contest. The boys were all outstanding, especially our MVP for the weekend, Jackson Diaz.”
Coach Alessio Altomare reported “The State 48 FC 2015 / 2016 Boys Black (Verrado) team Verrado played in the Gold Bracket of the Ostrich Festival Tournament. We won three games before losing in the Championship match, finishing as Finalists. We played some of the best soccer we have displayed all year, with team MVP Luis Diaz showing leadership, pride and determination that are all characteristics of a truly great player – excellent effort from the whole team.”
Coach Cisco Flores said “The State 48 FC 2013 / 2014 Boys Black (Verrado) team finished in 3rd Place for both league seasons that we played in this year. I am very proud of the boys, especially as it was our first year together. Next season we will be playing in a higher division, which will be a tremendous challenge and help them develop faster. I am really happy with the way this group has competed all year.”
Coach Matt Marek said “The State 48 FC 2007 Boys Black team played in the Las Vegas Players Showcase Tournament this past weekend, which is one of the best tournaments in the nation. We won 2 games and lost 1 – the boys played great against strong competition. Kudos to the entire team for their outstanding effort!”
The State 48 FC 2008 Boys Black (North) team also competed in the Las Vegas Players Showcase Tournament, playing against some of the finest teams in the region. The highlight of the weekend was a 2-2 draw against a team from SoCal that won the National Championship 2 years ago. Goalkeeper Joseph Murillo was the ‘Player of the Match’ in that contest, saving a penalty kick to preserve the draw in a very high level match that saw both teams score great goals. Defenders Moses Baca and Jace Barlow were tremendous as well, as was winger Aaden Encinas. The entire team showed great resilience throughout the weekend and left everything on the field.Congratulations to all our State 48 FC players and coaches – we are very proud of you! One family, One Mission!
