Girls soccer: Excalibur Cup opens with 21 county teams
The county's final preseason girls soccer tournament – the Excalibur Cup – begins Thursday at Foothill High.
This year's 32-team field, which features 21 county participants, will be the final showcase for many teams before they dive into the league portion of their schedule.
Here is a look at three county teams capable of bringing home the prestigious tournament championship, which was won last season by Buena.
1. Esperanza: The county's top team comes into the tournament on a dominating roll, winning its past two games by a combined score of 14-0. The Aztecs' offensive success can be attributed to their balanced scoring, as seven different girls have scored goals this season, six of whom have scored more than once. The Aztecs' defense has also played its part in their success, as they have allowed only four goals all season.
2. Santa Margarita: The Eagles have soared out the gates this preseason, going 6-1-2. Senior Lindsay Loftus heads the Eagles' charge, scoring a team-high six goals and dishing out three assists. Goalies Kristen Redsun and Parris Wells have also been instrumental in the Eagles' strong start as well, combining to stop 47 shot attempts.
3. Mission Viejo: The Diablos have rebounded from losing three of their first four games this season, posting a 5-1-2 mark over their past eight. Senior Lauren Matheson has helped the Diablos' turnaround, scoring six of her team-high eight goals in the last four games. The Diablos were the tournament runners-up last season.
Contact the writer: jeichelberger@ocregister.com
| I have to agree. Mission has got great press over the years, and this year is no different. I find it amazing that the coach is still there after the players she has wantonly injured over the years. While I would feel bad for the kids, that coach does not deserve any credits or kudos. |
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| Seenitall - Jan 21, 2008 10:35:18 AM | Remove Comment |
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| Again, Eichelberger must be paid by Mission Viejo. They are a week team and the games they have won recently are against week teams.
They lose AGAIN to El Toro and will NOT be tops at Excalibur! They didn't even get out of pool play at the Aliso Tournament. Now stop touting this team as being good. One player does NOT make a team - LM! |
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| forgotsomeone - Dec 27, 2007 04:09:37 PM | Remove Comment |
