The girls were thrilled to be part of the Final Four teams battling for State Cup champion this weekend in Pomona. Saturday's game was against Carlsbad Wave Black and the winner would advance to Sunday's championship. Loose as always and ready to take the field, our team amazed us again with a 3-2 victory over Carlsbad!!
TOP TWO!!
On a very cold and rainy Sunday morning, we were back in Pomona for our final game of the tournament. Our Hawks community was so supportive on Facebook and several parents and players made the early morning drive to cheer us on, along with lots of our teams' family and friends. Before the game, Exiles White and our Hawks entered the field in a special ceremony that got me all choked up! This was a battle like nothing else we have ever been a part of...a once in a lifetime opportunity for most of us.
Exiles scored first, but we responded quickly to tie and then scored another to take the 2-1 lead going into half time. We started the 2nd half right where we wanted to, but couldn't hold the lead and they tied it up 2-2.
When the whistle blew still tied, it was on to 2 10 minute overtime halves, but still no score.
Now, penalty kicks!!
When I told Taylor she would take the first kick, her face turned white. I just told her and the rest of the girls to do it just like they practice, but you can never practice for this kind of pressure. Coach prepped Bella for her job as keeper. She was one nervous kid, but she was amazing!
Taylor was up first and nailed her kick...PHEEEWW!!
It was a back and forth battle of missed shots, blocked shots and a few pretty ones, but on the 6th kicker, Xandria put her kick in and their team did not. We won on PK's 3-2 and took the title of STATE CUP CHAMPIONS!!!
The team and sideline stormed the field...sharing hugs, tears, stories and every emotion possible.
We made our way to the sideline and graciously thanked our opponents and our wonderful group of players, parents and the most amazing coach!
We were presented with the biggest trophy I have ever seen and awarded all of the girls really nice medals for their amazing achievement.
This kid has played so hard all season and had a fantastic tournament. She has proven to be such a consistent asset to this team and Coach can rely on her to get any job done. I will never forget the hugs and tears we shed on the field after the victory, but sure wish I could bottle it up!!!
This is the highest award you can win at this level. After 3 weekends, hundreds of miles on the road and 64 teams trying to make it to the top, there was only one winner...HAWKS GU12 White are STATE CUP CHAMPS!
The icing on the cake was the really sweet sign on our garage when we arrived home made by my sweet friend Wendy. It brought an even bigger smile to my face and it will be a long time before this feeling goes away...
We made our way to the sideline and graciously thanked our opponents and our wonderful group of players, parents and the most amazing coach!
We were presented with the biggest trophy I have ever seen and awarded all of the girls really nice medals for their amazing achievement.
This kid has played so hard all season and had a fantastic tournament. She has proven to be such a consistent asset to this team and Coach can rely on her to get any job done. I will never forget the hugs and tears we shed on the field after the victory, but sure wish I could bottle it up!!!This is the highest award you can win at this level. After 3 weekends, hundreds of miles on the road and 64 teams trying to make it to the top, there was only one winner...HAWKS GU12 White are STATE CUP CHAMPS!
The icing on the cake was the really sweet sign on our garage when we arrived home made by my sweet friend Wendy. It brought an even bigger smile to my face and it will be a long time before this feeling goes away...
