AYSO Region 97

Girls Under 12

Newport 3, Tustin 1

Newport's GU12 team defeated a strong Tustin squad in the opening game of pool play in the Area Q Playoffs. Kenya Avila opened the scoring with an assist from Kathryn DeLaTorre. Lea Phillips added a goal in the second quarter on a rocket shot from just inside the 18 yard line with an assist from Megan Daly. After Tustin had cut the Newport lead to one, Britney Myers nailed the clincher on another assist provided by Daly. Newport's defense was superb behind strong performances by Jenna Nulty, Berkley Van Oostendorp, Emily Cook, McKenna Johnson and Katelyn Mead. Kate McFetters played an exceptional game at left forward, creating several scoring opportunities with her speed and passing. Tyler Stupor was near perfect in goal, giving up just one goal which came on an unusual bounce that took the ball out of her reach.

Newport Beach 6, South Irvine 1

Newport continued their winning ways in the second round of pool play in the Area Q GU12 Playoffs. After falling behind a very quick Irvine team, Kathryn DeLaTorre evened the score with an assist from Megan Daly. Daly then added a goal of her own with an assist from Katelyn Mead to give Newport the lead. Kenya Avila scored just before halftime to create a comfortable lead at the break. Newport broke the game open in the third quarter with two goals from Kate McFetters on assists by Avila and Lea Phillips and a final goal added by Avila on a perfect cross-pass from DeLaTorre. The defense was outstanding for Newport with strong performances turned in by McKenna Johnson, Emily Cook and Jenna Nulty. Berkley Van Oostendorp's play was exceptional on the left side of the defense. Britney Myers played a strong game at midfield and forward positions. Tyler Stupor played a great game in goal, stopping several scoring chances and setting up the Newport attack.

Boys Under 12

Newport 2, Corona Del Mar 1