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Girls Academy Showcase 2021

Written by Simon Boddison | Dec 16, 2021 12:01:09 PM

The Girls Academy Program (U13-U19) recently traveled to the GA Winter Showcase competing in the Champions League division (top 12 clubs in the country) at the SilverLakes Sports Complex in Norco, CA during December 13-19.  Collectively, the group played in eighteen (18) games in front of over 150 college coaches and US national team scouts from all across the country.

TEAM OPPONENT RESULT
2009 South Shore Select Won 2-1
2009 Nationals Lost 1-2
2009 Colorado Rush Won 2-0
     
2008 Colorado Rush Tied 1-1
2008 TSJ Virginia Lost 1-2
2008 Nationals Lost 1-5
     
2007 TSJ Virginia Won 1-0
2007 Florida United Won 3-0
2007 South Shore Select Tied 1-1
     
2006 IMG Lost 0-1
2006 Albion San Diego Lost 0-3
2006 Lamorinda Tied 2-2
     
2005 South Shore Select Tied 1-1
2005 Cincinnati Cup Lost 0-2
2005 Cedar Stars Monmouth Won 3-2
     
2004 OL Reign Tied 0-0
2004 Nationals Lost 0-1
2004 City FC Won 2-0
Overall Record: 6-7-5    

Winter Showcase Team of the Week:

GK - Patty Staton (2007), Right Back - Lauren Littleton (2005), Center Back - Bella Rogers (2009), Center Back - Ellen  Persson (2004), Left Back - Jasmine (Lizzie) Stalter (2006), Def CM (6) - Kathryn Lennon (2004), CM (6/8) - Briana Flores (2008), CM (8/10) - Jasmine Diaz (2007), Attacking CM (10) - Mia  Brumlow (2005), Forward - Avia Hughes (2009), Forward - Jessica Molina (2004).

BenchHaydan Erck (2005), Kiley Polk (2006), Kialie Hudson (2004), Kendall Hemperley (2006), Madison Taylor (2007), Camryn LeTellier (2007).

Top Goal Scorer - Avia Hughes '09 - three (3) goals.

"Playing in the Champions League event this past week for all our GA teams brought a  level of competition that provided meaningful games unmatched by any other event I've seen in youth soccer," said Steven Grave, Girls Academy Staff Coach. "It was an honor to compete and represent the GA as one of the top clubs in the nation." 

"The club has a responsibility to place players on college rosters with scholarship support," said Dave Dengerink, Girls Academy Director. "Attending these national level events and playing in front of hundreds of college coaches from across the country provides the perfect opportunity for our players to showcase their playing abilities and get recruited."