Last Saturday at Wilson High School, Long Beach’s middle school soccer champions were crowned—yesterday we brought you the story of the two girls’ champions, and today, the boys!
Boys’ Division 1: Jefferson 3, Washington 0
The Division I Title Tilt came down to a pair of hard knocking Southern League teams who had met in the Season Opener….and threaded through the season in brilliant fashion…only to meet again in the Finale! Jefferson opened the scoring on a Danny Herrera goal in Minute 15. Washington’s back line of Jose Zelaya, Christian Alvarez, Miguel Orozco, Brian Alvarado & Goalie Brandon Martinez put up a steel curtain for the rest of the Half and Jefferson took in a narrow 1-0 Halftime lead. Jefferson’s Danny Herrera opened the 2nd Half with another Jaguar goal while teammates Saul Becerra, Oscar Marrujo, Brandon Rodriguez & Brian Hernandez helped keep the offensive pressure on Washington. The Patriots played valiantly and never gave up….however Jefferson’s Danny Herrera came up with a “hat trick” in the 59th Minute to put the game out of reach for the Jaguars.
Team members from Washington include: Albino Martin, Alfredo Tellez, Miguel Orozco, Gaspar Canto, Javier Garcia, Edgar Hernandez, Israel Melgar, Javier Bernal, Mario Ramirez, Jose Zelaya; Coach Duty, Oscar Turrubiates, Brian Alvarado, Victor Alvarez, Juan Munoz, Brandon Martinez, Christian Alvarez, Francisco Jimenez, Ivan Galeana, Ivan Torres, Eduardo Ayala, Raul Paz, Coach Scott.
Team members from Jefferson include: Brian Hernandez, Saul Becerra, Oscar Marrujo, Eduardo Ciriaco, Ratanak Sok, Andres Garcia, Edgar Anda: Coach Rosales, Erick Vasquez, Javier Sandoval, Raul Landeros, Jose Martinez, Manuel Torres, Ramiro Huerta, Brandon Rodriguez, Danny Herrera, Coach Goodman.
Boys Division 2: Lindsey 3, Newcomb 1
The Division II Boys’ Championship brought two League Champions together as undefeated Eastern League Champion Newcomb took on undefeated Western League Champion Lindsey. Both teams exhibited superb defense with Lindsey taking in a narrow 1-0 halftime lead on the strength of a Willie Velasquez goal. The match continued to be a see-saw battle until late in the game…until Falcon forward Jonathan Rangel knocked in a pair of goals for Lindsey to seemingly put the game away. Newcomb refused to give up as Berndan Werstine scored to get the Spartans on the board, but Lindsey was in command and closed out with the 3-1 victory.
Team members for Newcomb include: Eric Wilsox, Brendan Werstine, Johnny Ramirez, Gama Mora, Steve Cortez; Andres Roman, Tanner Lopez, Nick Amyx, Luis Franco, Austin Naud; Coach Ennen, Michael Quinn, Brock Meckelborg, Michael Coulson, Nathan Kernik, Tyler Vaughn.
Team members for Lindsey include: Manny Correa, Alejandro Ortiz, Kevin Damian, William Sanchez, Alan Olivares, Jose Lucas, Juan Cantera, Francisco Olivares; Christian Aguilar, Jesse Hernandez, Mericio Menjevar, Jonathan Rangel, Willie Velasquez, William Luna, Leonardo Sanchez, Victor Rangel; Coach Martinez, Angel Jimenez, Victor Cruz, Alex Salazar, Carlos Gamino, Alberto Noriega, Josue Espinoza, Salvador Jimenez.
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