The Ajax United East Bay 97Girls, front row from left, are Dominique Guerra, Katrina Russell, Bella Rivera, Janis Gamboa, Elena Rivera, Anjelica Yee and Ale Hinojosa; center row: Trainer Nick Howliston, Sidne Spencer, Sydney Lunt, Danielle Dickerson, Monica Prieto, Alex Brown, Mariah McDuffy, Callie Rainsford, Siobhan Williamson, Jacqueline Laird and Anna Respo; back row: Coach Mike Rainsford and Ed Prieto. Not pictured is Rebekah McCarthy.
Photo courtesy of Ed Prieto
Photo courtesy of Ed Prieto
After its remarkable 54-13-7 season last year – which included six tournament championships – Ajax United East Bay 97G claimed its first championship of the year at the Manteca International Spring Invitationals. It included a 6-1 victory against United Academy of Nevada, a 5-0 win over the hosting Manteca Rangers and a 4-0 shutout of the Nevada Patriots of Reno.
In the championship game against PAFC Synergy, the East Bay girls finally put a goal away with a minute left in the game to win the championship 1-0.
The Ajax United East Bay 97Girls comprise players from Brentwood, Antioch and Oakley. Girls who turn 14 after Aug. 1 and are interested in playing competitive soccer are invited to call Ed at 415-794-2165.
– Contributed by Ed Prieto
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