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Chula Vista Soccer Fiesta to take area by storm

By Phillip Brents
Posted Aug. 23, 2004

The Chula Vista Soccer Fiesta, the South County’s largest youth soccer tournament, will help provide a kick-start to the 2004-05 youth soccer season this weekend, Aug. 28-30, with matches around the region.

Games will feature play in boys and girls divisions from under-8 to under-19. More than 145 teams are entered in this year’s tournament, with 2,500 players expected to descend upon local fields.

“It keeps moving up, getting bigger. It’s pretty impressive,” said Chula Vista Rangers under-15 boys team coach Chris Boyd.

The Rangers serve as the tournament’s presenting program. Clubs from throughout Southern California will be participating. The tournament kicks off Saturday and features championship games on Sunday and Monday. Each team is guaranteed three games.

A team trophy will be presented to all first-place teams while second-place teams will receive individual awards. All players and coaches receive a tournament pin.

Because of its scope, the tournament will utilize nine fields for the tournament: Castle Park Middle School (1395 Hilltop Drive, Chula Vista), Discovery Park (1250 Buena Vista Way, Chula Vista), Harvest Park (1550 East Palomar, Chula Vista), Pershing Middle School (8204 San Carlos Drive, San Diego), Rohr Park (4700 Sweetwater Road, Bonita), San Ysidro High School (5353 Airway Road, San Diego), Terra Nova Park (450 Hidden Vista Drive, Chula Vista) and Voyager Park and Rancho del Rey Middle School (1178 East J Street, Chula Vista).

The Rangers, in particular, have already been quite active over the summer — with significant results.
Boyd’s team defeated the Surf, 1-0, in double overtime to capture the prestigious Crusader Cup tournament title. The Rangers advanced to the final following a 4-1 victory in the semifinals against the PQ Premier.

The Rangers, who were missing three starters, were forced to play without an substitutes in the championship match and received a golden goal from captain Diego Macias (Bonita Vista High School). Goalkeeper Josh Boyd (Bonita Vista High School) drew the assist on a long punt.

Omar Alcazar (Sweetwater High School) led the way in the semifinal win with two goals. The other two goals were scored by Luis Garcia (Bonita Vista High School) and captain Matthew Becerra (Otay Ranch High School) scored the other goals for the Rangers, who recovered from a 1-0 deficit at halftime with four unanswered second-half goals.

The Crusader Cup championship was significant for the Rangers as the team entered the tournament at the Gold level and competed against teams that had been playing at a higher level of competition. Last season, the Rangers played at the AA-A level while PQ Premier played at the Premier level and the Surf played up at the under-15 AAA level.

Rounding out the Rangers championship lineup were Oscar Alarcon (Chula Vista High School), Rick DeHorney (Bonita Vista High School), Eric Fujikawa (Eastlake High School), Felipe Mejia (University City High School), Primo Rubio (Otay Ranch High School), Sergio Rubio (Serra High School), Carlos Sanchez (Chula Vista High School), Alan Schipper (Bonita Vista High School), Isaac Veenstra (Bonita Vista Middle School) and Matthew Vigilante (Bonita Vista High School).

The Rangers boys under-8 team took first place in the recent Coronado Crown City Classic by racking up a 4-0 record that included wins against the Del Mar Sharks (4-0), Manchester Black (5-0), Manchester White (4-1) and, in the championship game, Manchester Red (1-0). Manchester Red had entered the finals as the favored team after outscoring opponents 21-0.

The Rangers boys under-10 team also came away with a Coronado Crown Classic championship after defeating host Coronado, 4-1, in the finals. The Rangers opened with a 7-0 victory against Coronado in their first game, then followed with a 7-0 win against the Boca Juniors from Sacramento in the second game and topped Glendora F. from Los Angeles, 3-1, in their third game.

The Rangers outscored tournament competition 21-2. Outstanding players, according to coach Eduardo Fonbon, included Ricky Negrete, Francisco Salinas, Paul Arriola and Timmy Murphy.
For tournament scores and updates, visit the Web site at www.rangerssc.com.

Tournament schedule
Under-19 Boys Gold Division
Saturday, Aug. 28
Games at 10:40 a.m. at Rancho del Rey and Discovery Park.
Sunday, Aug. 29
Games at 8 a.m. at San Ysidro High School. Games at 11:45 a.m. at Rancho del Rey.
Monday, Aug. 30
Championship game at San Ysidro High School., 3:05 p.m.

Under-17 Boys Gold Division
Saturday, Aug. 28
Games at 8 a.m., 9:25 a.m., 10:50 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 1:40 p.m., 3:05 p.m., 4:40 p.m. and 5:55 p.m. at Pershing Middle School.
Sunday, Aug. 29
Games at 8 a.m., 9:25 a.m., 10:50 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 3:05 p.m. and 4:40 p.m. at Pershing Middle School
Monday, Aug. 30
Championship game at Rancho del Rey, 6 p.m.

Under-16 Boys Gold Division
Saturday, Aug. 28
Games at 8 a.m., 9:20 a.m., noon, 1:20 p.m., 4 p.m. and 5:20 p.m. at Rancho del Rey.
Sunday, Aug. 29
Semifinals at 10:30 a.m. at Rancho del Rey, 10:30 a.m. Consolation game at Rancho del Rey, 4:45 p.m. Championship game at Rancho del Rey, 6 p.m.

Under-15 Boys Gold Division
Games at 8 a.m., 9:20 a.m., noon, 1:20 p.m., 4 p.m. and 5:20 p.m. at San Ysidro High School.
Sunday, Aug. 29
Semifinals at San Ysidro High School, 9:20 a.m. and 9:25 a.m. Consolation game at San Ysidro High School, 9:25 a.m. Championship game at San Ysidro High School, 2:15 p.m.

Under-14 Boys Gold Division
Saturday, Aug. 28
Games at 8 a.m., 9:20 a.m., 10:40 a.m. noon, 1:20 p.m., 2:40 p.m., 4 p.m. and 5:20 p.m. at Terra Nova Park.
Sunday, Aug. 29
Games at 8 a.m. and 9:20 a.m. at Discovery Park and Terra Nova Park. Semifinals at Discovert Park and Terra Nova Park, 1 p.m. Championship game at Terra Nova Park, 4:45 p.m.

Under-13 Boys Gold Division
Saturday, Aug. 28
Games at 8 a.m., 9:20 a.m., 1:20 p.m. and 2:40 p.m. at Harvest Park.
Sunday, Aug. 29
Games at Harvest Park, 8 a.m. and 9:20 a.m. Championship game at Harvest Park, 2:15 p.m.

Under-12 Boys Silver Division
Saturday, Aug. 28
Games at 10:30 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. at Voyager Park.
Sunday, Aug. 29
Games at 11:45 a.m. at Voyager Park.

Under-12 Boys Gold Division
Saturday, Aug. 28
Games at 8 a.m., 9:20 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:15 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 4:45 p.m. at Rancho del Rey.
Sunday, Aug. 29
Games at 8 a.m.and 9:20 a.m. at Ranchdo del Rey. Semifinals at Rancho del Rey, 1 p.m. Championship game at Rancho del Rey, 6 p.m.

Under-11 Boys Silver Division
Saturday, Aug. 28
Games at 8 a.m., 9:20 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. at Voyager Park.
Sunday, Aug. 29
Games at 10:30 a.m. at Voyager Park.

Under-11 Boys Gold Division
Saturday, Aug. 28
Games at 8 a.m., 9:20 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. at Rohr Park.
Sunday, Aug. 29
Games at 10:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. at Rohr Park. Championship game at Rohr Park, 3:30 p.m.

Under-10 Boys Division
Saturday, Aug. 28
Games at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. at Castle Park Middle School.
Sunday, Aug. 29
Games at 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 10 a.m .and 11 a.m. at Castle Park Middle School. Semifinals at 2 p.m. at Castle Park Middle School. Championship game at Castle Park Middle School, 5:30 p.m.

Under-9 Boys Division
Saturday, Aug. 28
Games at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. at Castle Park Middle School.
Sunday, Aug. 29
Games at noon at Castle Park Middle School. Championship game at Castle Park Middle School, 4 p.m.

Under-19 Girls Gold Division
Saturday, Aug. 28
Games at 8 a.m., 9:25 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 1:40 p.m., 4:40 p.m. and 5:55 p.m. at San Ysidro High School.
Sunday, Aug. 29
Semifinals at San Ysidro High School, 11:45 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Consolation game at San Ysidro High School, 1 p.m. Championship game at San Ysidro High School, 4:45 p.m.

Under-17Girls Gold Division
Saturday, Aug. 28
Games at 10:40 a.m., 10:50 a.m., 2:40 p.m. and 3:05 p.m. at San Ysidro High School.
Sunday, Aug. 29
Games at 1 p.m. and 1:40 p.m. at San Ysidro High School. Championship game at San Ysidro High School, 4:40 p.m.

Under-15 Girls Silver Division
Saturday, Aug. 28
Games at 8 a.m., 9:20 a.m., 10:40 a.m., noon, 1:20 p.m., 2:40 p.m., 4 p.m and 5:20 p.m. at Pershing Middle School.
Sunday, Aug. 29
Games at 8 a.m., 9:20 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. at Pershing Middle School. Semifinals at Pershing Middle School, 3:30 p.m. and 4:45 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 30
Championship game at Rancho del Rey, 4 p.m.

Under-15 Girls Gold Division
Saturday, Aug. 28
Games at 8 a.m., 9:25 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 1:40 p.m., 4:40 p.m. and 5:55 p.m. at San Ysidro High School.
Sunday, Aug. 29
Semifinals at San Ysidro High School, 10:30 a.m. and 10:50 a.m. Consolation game at San Ysidro High School, 10:50 a.m. Championship game at San Ysidro High School, 3:30 p.m.

Under-14 Girls Silver Division
Saturday, Aug. 28
Games at 8 a.m., 9:20 a.m., noon, 1:20 p.m., 4 p.m. and 5:20 p.m. at Discovery Park.
Sunday, Aug. 29
Semifinals at Discovery Park and Terra Nova, 10:30 a.m. Consolation game at Terra Nova, 2:15 p.m. Championship game at Discovery Park, 4:45 p.m.

Under-14 Girls Gold Division
Saturday, Aug. 28
Games at 8 a.m., 9:20 a.m., noon, 1:20 p.m., 4 p.m. and 5:20 p.m. at San Ysidro High School.
Sunday, Aug. 29
Consolation game at San Ysidro High School, 8 a.m. Semifinals at San Ysidro High School, 10:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. Championship game at San Ysidro High School, 4:45 p.m.

Under-13 Girls Gold Division
Saturday, Aug. 28
Games at 10:40 a.m., noon, 4 p.m. and 5:20 p.m. at Harvest Park.
Sunday, Aug. 29
Games at 10:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. at Harvest Park. Championship game at Harvest Park, 3:30 p.m.

Under-12 Girls Gold Division
Saturday, Aug. 28
Games at 8 a.m., 9:20 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:15 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. at Voyager Park.
Sunday, Aug. 29
Games at 8 a.m. and 9:20 a.m. at Voyager Park. Semifinals at Rancho del Rey, 2:15 p.m. Championship game at Rancho del Rey, 4:45 p.m.

Under-11 Girls Gold Division
Saturday, Aug. 28
Games at 10:30 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. at Rohr Park.
Sunday, Aug. 29
Games at 8 a.m. and 9:20 a.m. at Rohr Park. Championship game at Rohr Park, 2:15 p.m.

Under-10 Girls Division
Saturday, Aug. 28
Games at 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. at Castle Park Middle School.
Sunday, Aug. 29
Games at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. at Castle Park Middle School. Championship game at Castle Park Middle School, 3 p.m.

Under-9 Girls Division
Saturday, Aug. 28
Games at 8 a.m. and noon at Castle Park Middle School.
Sunday, Aug. 29
Games at 8 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Castle Park Middle School.