Blitz is Manapalan U-15 Tournament Champion
The Blitz went undefeated at the Manalapan Tournament in New Jersey over Memorial Day weekend, and finished as U-15 girls champions. The weather was excellent and the players worked hard on the field, scoring 12 goals in the 4 games against New Jersey and New York opposition. They also had a great time hanging out at the beach and having fun with their teammates. A few even had the courage to spend some time in the very cold ocean!
Blitz Has Highest Finish Ever in League and State Cup (Fall 2007)
Despite losing several players to long-term injuries at the start of the season, the U-15 Blitz was able to make some adjustments and have a banner season. As a quarter-finalist, the team went further in the State Cup than ever before, and also had its best-ever league finish (runnersup in Division 2).
Highlights of the season included defeating the #4 seed in State Cup, the Richmond Kickers Elite, after a tough 1-2 loss last season to the same team (in the Spring Statue Cup). The Blitz showed great spirit in scoring 3 spectacular 2nd half goals, after falling behind in the first half. The Blitz also defeated the other top teams in Division 2 of WAGS (a 3- 2 win over SYA Arsenal, and a 2-1 victory over the Potomac Storm).
The season was really all about the players coming together as a team and stepping up to adjust to the injuries to their teammates. Fortunately, all the injured players are now healthy, and the Blitz is looking forward to the challenges of likely competing in Division 1 for the first time ever in the Spring.
Congratulations, Blitz!
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Kathy and Julia join the Blitz
Kathy and Julia played in the Labor Day Tournament with us and have been regular attendees at our training sessions. They will help us make the Blitz a stronger team for the Fall season and State Cup. Welcome to the Blitz!
