It was a 4:30am wake up call for our 2 1/2 hour drive to Ventura for Allison's weekend of State Cup bracket play. Although early and far away, it was so much nicer than Lancaster!!
The first game was at 9:30am against UIFC Fierce and the teams tied 1-1.
We had a few hours between games so we just had a picnic at the field. The big sisters had a very relaxing weekend supporting their little sisters!
Kaia came along too and was so good!! She loved being at the field and loved having Lindsey play with her and walk her. She did great in the hotel and loved chasing the girls around the pool area and tennis courts! She was one pooped pooch by the end of each day!
Game #2 was at 1:50pm against the Eagles Soccer Club. Allison plays a little on the field the first half of every game, but is so strong in the goal the 2nd half. She did great challenging the ball, kicking great punts and being a very confident keeper. The Hawks won 3-2!
We celebrated the great day of soccer with a night at Topper's Pizza. The girls being goofy with spoons on their noses.
After dinner, we all went to the hotel to hot tub and play some soccer tennis on the tennis courts. Although these girls love playing soccer, I love the friendships and memories they make off the field too!
Today, we didn't have to be at the field until 2:10 for our final game so we had a relaxing morning, breakfast in the lobby and then a little time at the pool before lunch. Allison swam with Turbo, Anika and Eve.
Besties!
Before heading to the field, we went to the Ventura Marina for lunch at Fisherman's Catch.
Big sisters and little sisters who all love soccer!
The afternoon game was a fierce competition against the Mission Viejo Pateadores. We were given a little hint to watch player #9. If we could contain her, we could control the game. For 55 minutes, it was a back and forth battle with no goals scored. Unfortunately, #9 broke through down the middle of the field and scored. Less than 2 minutes later, she did it again and we lost 2-0. Fortunately, the top two teams from our bracket advance to next weekend and we had enough points to be in 2nd place. We will play in the Round of 32 next weekend in San Marcos…GREAT JOB HAWKS!!!
