In the Junior category (under 14 years old), we were the defending champions. We had three players returning from last years team and some new younger girls we added on. These games are played with only 7 players on each side and on a small field with small goals. It is actually a dirt field used for field hockey.
It took a few games for them to get going, but once they did, they were very impressive. The referees and spectators quickly began admiring them and the way they play. All the ot
her teams were just kicking the ball down the field and chasing after it. The Laker girls were passing it back and forth all over the field and playing "their game." They managed to reach the semifinals where they played the host team, Galactico. That was the same team they had defeated in the championship game last year. It had rained hard the night before which left the dirt field pretty muddy. Both teams battled so hard and our girls grew stronger as the game went along, but despite getting many chances, they just couldn't find the back of the net of the small goal. The game ended in a draw and went to penalty kicks where we lost on the final kick.
her teams were just kicking the ball down the field and chasing after it. The Laker girls were passing it back and forth all over the field and playing "their game." They managed to reach the semifinals where they played the host team, Galactico. That was the same team they had defeated in the championship game last year. It had rained hard the night before which left the dirt field pretty muddy. Both teams battled so hard and our girls grew stronger as the game went along, but despite getting many chances, they just couldn't find the back of the net of the small goal. The game ended in a draw and went to penalty kicks where we lost on the final kick.The girls were devastated about not going to play in the finals on the main foot
ball pitch with a big crowd, but they quickly got excited when they learned they would have one more game to play to compete for third place. They took control of that game from the first seconds and thoroughly dominated the opposition in winning 3 to 0. They were overjoyed to take home another trophy, medals and sh. 200 each ($2.50).
ball pitch with a big crowd, but they quickly got excited when they learned they would have one more game to play to compete for third place. They took control of that game from the first seconds and thoroughly dominated the opposition in winning 3 to 0. They were overjoyed to take home another trophy, medals and sh. 200 each ($2.50). It is so much fun to see the youthful enthusiasm and joy from 12, 13 and 14 year old girls. These ones are a special group of girls. Three of them, despite their young age, are a major part of our senior team because of their talent, work ethic and leadership. The Suba Lakers have a bright future. 
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