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Zenith Cup
Soccer teams of all types are expected at this year's Zenith Cup, scheduled for July 26th and 27th at the Blast Soccer Complex in San Bernardino.
The tournament, sponsored by Nitro, is 7v7. Collegiate players, high school seniors, adults, clubs, PDL and Super 20 teams are all eligible. The team fee is just $250. The tournament director is Tony Vigil. .
For more information and application, email zenithcup@aol.com
Zenith Cup
CHINA BOUND
With the help of the Freebirds Wrestling Club, the Southern California wrestling community, and local supporters, AV resident Julie Wheeler will get to attend the Beijing Olympics and watch her son, Lancaster High grad Adam Wheeler, compete.
AVGSA teams play in State Championship Tourney
Two AVGSA teams, the U12s and the U14s, competed in the ASA State Championship tournament here in Lancaster this past weekend. The U12s went 2-1 in the opening rounds, and then failed to get out of the losers bracket. The U14s faired much better, winning their three opening games before getting eliminated on Sunday.
July 12th, 2008
Adam will represent the United States at 96 kilos in Greco-Roman wrestling. Left, Lancaster High coach Patrick Hayhurst and Freebirds coach Trevor Leach present Julie with a check for $2000 to help cover travel expenses.
Rattlers end season with a tie
July 20th, 2008
Despite dominating play for much of the game, the Lancaster Rattlers had to settle for a 1-1 tie in their season finale.
Elite Heads North for Showdown
July 21st, 2008
The Cal Elite U19 girls soccer team will try to build on a strong showing at the Slammers tournament when they travel to Pleasanton this weekend.
Falcons To Host Kick For a Cure Futsal Tourney
July 21st, 2008
Local soccer teams will join the fight against cancer this August 1st. The Palmdale Falcon boys will host the Kick for a Cure futsal tournament, with all proceeds going to the Relay for Life of Palmdale.
The Palmdale boys proudly wear pink at their July 21st futsal match to heighten awareness of breast cancer. They will also participate in the Kick for a Cure tournament on August 1st. The Falcons beat Rosamond 8-4, and Quartz Hill knocked off Rosamond #2 16-4.
Around the Horn; TIDBITS
July 23rd, 2008
We're deep into the summer doldrums as far as youth sports go. That makes it a great time to revive our Tidbits column.
