We signed up to play in this tournament to get some practice before our big weekend in Yucaipa January 9th-10th. The Red Hots have only been playing together for a few weeks and although we knew there was a lot of talent on the team, we were unsure of how we would do matched up against other All-Star teams.
Yesterday morning, we met early for team check in. The girls were excited to finally get to play together and have really bonded quickly as a team. Our 1st game was against Escondido and the girls looked great... lots of passing, talking and aggressive play and we came away with a 3-1 victory. 
We had 5 hours between games, so we got lunch at California Pizza Kitchen and relaxed at the field. Emily came along to support us and join in the fun. The girls spent time hanging out on the blanket in the shade... 
watching our other opponents...
Yesterday morning, we met early for team check in. The girls were excited to finally get to play together and have really bonded quickly as a team. Our 1st game was against Escondido and the girls looked great... lots of passing, talking and aggressive play and we came away with a 3-1 victory. We had 5 hours between games, so we got lunch at California Pizza Kitchen and relaxed at the field. Emily came along to support us and join in the fun. The girls spent time hanging out on the blanket in the shade... watching our other opponents...
and playing around with the ball nets that they all purchased.
Game #2 was under the lights against Lakeside and we blew them away with a 9-1 victory!We were all exhausted and headed home to wash uniforms and get a good night of sleep.
We were back at the field at 9:30 this morning for our 10:10 game against La Jolla. It was a very hard fought 0-0 tie. We just couldn't get one in the net, but the tie was enough to advance us to the semifinal at 1:15. I think this was the toughest game of the tournament. We were down 1-0 against Jamul with 4 minutes to play. Then Maylie faked out the defender and made a beautiful shot to give us the tie. The game ended 1-1 which sent us into Penalty Kicks. 
We had to pick 5 players to take our kicks and line them up in order on the mid field line. Taylor was #5 and she was scared to death!! Luckily, thanks to amazing goalie saves by Ashley and perfect shots by Mac, Jenna and Delaney, we won 3-0 and Taylor and Maylie didn't have to shoot. On to the finals...
After a quick snack and drink, it was game time again at 3:30. Our girls dominated the whole game, but couldn't score again. We ended in a 0-0 tie after regulation. However, in the final, there are 2-5 minute overtime halves. Ashley scored a beautiful goal in the 1st OT and Delaney sealed the deal in the last minute of the 2nd OT.
Temecula All-Stars are the Champions!!! 
Coach Charlie presents Taylor with her trophy.
Coach Charlie presents Taylor with her trophy. 
The team sporting their gold!
One last cheer...Pump, pump, pump it up! Pump that Red Hot spirit up! Keep, keep, keep it up! Keep that Red Hot spirit up! Go Red Hots!
So excited to finally get 1st place!I guess practice makes perfect and we look forward to playing tough in Yucaipa!!
