Big Sun Ocala Arsenal U13 Boys go undefeated at the Nike Champions Cup
May 24, 2011 @ 6:03 am
Big Sun Ocala Arsenal U13 Boys go undefeated at the Nike Champions Cup: The 2011Nike Champions Cup soccer tournament was held May 14/15 with 200+ teams participating. The U-13 Arsenal Boys started Saturday off with a 2-1 win over North Port Futbol Blaze and despite the rain and lightning delays were able to come back strong in the evening for a 2-0 win over Florida Rush Swoosh. The boys were still going strong Sunday morning to shut-out CFK Kraze 1-0 to take first place in the group play. They advanced to the finals as first seed where they once again shut-out CFK Kraze with a 2-0 final score. Keeper Aaron Deese did a fantastic job by allowing only one goal all weekend. Goals were scored by Daniel Wear (2), Anikwe Ajufo, Trey Jackson, Brooks Howard, Ricardo Mangandi and Jonathan Brasiliano with assists recorded by Tray Jackson (2), Ricardo Mangandi and Marshall Hall. Other team members making an important contribution this weekend were, Julius Andrews, Chase Benoist, Harris Cannon, Brayden Ciambella, Sebastian Del Rio, Kray Hubner, Christian Mazariegos, Nicholas Perrone, and Tyler Sanville. The team is currently preparing for their final outing of the season with Memorial Day weekend in Vero Beach participating in the US Club Soccer National Cup – Regional qualifier. Winners of this event will travel to Idaho this summer for the National Cup play-offs. The team will also be preparing for the 2011-2012 season by holding try-outs at the Big Sun Main Complex on 36th Avenue on Thursday June 2nd at 6:00 p.m. and Saturday June 4th at 11:00 a.m. Players must be born on or after August 1, 1997 to participate in this age division. If you have questions, please email the team manager at: ocalasoccer@cox.net.
U-18 Ocala Lightning Girls Advance to the Elite 8
May 10, 2011 @ 8:47 am
Good Sportmanship Recognoized
Mar 23, 2009 @ 11:44 am
The following letter was emailed to Coach Robert Putzeys who is one of the girls competitive "Ocala Lightening" teams.
Coach,
Just wanted to tell you that I thought our game Saturday was a nice even and enjoyable match. I would also like to complement and commend your team for being tough competitors and very good sports. I heard (and have been told by a couple of parents) players on both teams collide and after the play moved on both girls asked each other if they were ok. It does not sound like a big deal, but I recognize that by this occurring multiple times good sportsmanship is being taught and re-enforced as a proper way to play this sport.
I feel that this was a nice example of sportsmanship that we do not see in our league games often.
Thank you and good luck.
LT John Simonson