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PAGE 8 - The Independent, OCTOBER 13, 2011Livermore Fusion Soccer Club in collaboration with the LivermoreReferee Association took time to honor and remember Coach Ron Chellbefore each home game played by the Premier Program during theweekend of Oct. 8 th and 9 th . Both teams and the referee crew gatheredat midfield around the center circle and held a minute of silence tohonor Coach Chell who lost his brave battle with cancer and passedaway peacefully on Sept. 19. Coach Chell’s infectious passion, energy,and eagerness to teach the game of soccer were only surpassed by hislove for his family. Coach Chell’s positive attitude, boundless energy,and knowledge of the game will be missed by all of the Fusion SoccerClub Family. Pictured above are Director of Coaching Ben Grahamand the Fusion SC Girls U-12 Maroon team prior to their match onSaturday, Oct. 8.Players: Lulu C., Panda P., Emi S. - BayCats; Marissa Lawrence, Audrey Emmett,Hailey Hogarty - Her-ricanes; Top DefensivePlayers: Bliss B., Laurlaur D., Anna P. - BayCats; Kyra Sha, Allison DeFazio, Alyssa Wu- Her-ricanesUnder-14: Rowdies 4, Chaos 2: MeganCavanaugh of the Rowdies started the goalsby kicking one in past the goalie. Later shepassed the ball into the center, where RachelButler kneed the ball into the goal. NextEmily Aston of Chaos took a shot whichthe goalie deflected, but Emily stayed withthe ball and shot the second one into thegoal. Before the end of the first half, KellyMcQuade-Weingarten of Chaos passed to thecenter and Grace Martin sailed the ball intoBy Carol GrahamAlthough pink is not a colortypically associated with footballuniforms, the boys fromLivermore Youth Football’s fiveteams are sporting it proudly onthe field throughout October inhonor of Breast Cancer AwarenessMonth.“We’re all wearing long pinksocks on our right feet,” said 7-year-old Stephan Hoehne, whoplays on the youngest age-bracketteam in the league, the Scouts.“It’s cool. We’re supporting thefight against breast cancer.”More than 200 pink and whiteballoons bobbed around thegrandstands at Granada HighSchool on Saturday, October 8as Livermore Youth Football andCheer’s (LYFC) athletes took tothe field.Nearby, 12-year-old HaleyOkumura manned a booth that offeredinformation, pink-sprinkledcupcakes, bracelets, buttons andgoody bags with all proceeds beingdonated to fight the disease.“My mom passed away frombreast cancer in 2010,” said theHarvest Park Middle Schoolstudent, who also takes ordersfor paper leis she creates usingpink polka-dotted flowers. Alarge entirely-pink pumpkin witha ribbon shape cut out, sits on thetable – a nod to the month and itsimportance. “My grandpa paintedit this morning,” said Haley.the goal just shy of the top cross bar. At theend of the first half the score was tied 2-2.Haley Issacs of the Rowdies shot a ball toMegan Cavanaugh who started the secondhalf by scoring one more for the Rowdies.Finally, center-half Haley Issacs shot abeautiful ball right under the crossbars. Inthe second half, no more goals were scoredagainst the Rowdies due to fantastic defenseby center defensive back Tori Garcia andright defensive back Maggie Cirves, finishingthe game 4-2.Under18/19: Rage Lady Rebels 6,Mustang 1: The Lady Rebels dominated theMustang United with great combinations andphenomenal teamwork. Everything fromoverruns and attacks from the backfield.Hunter Meurrens and Haley Okumura manned a booth at Saturday's event.Football League GoesPink for a Good CauseWest Coast Olympic Gymnastics Academy competitors picturedare (from left) Level 4 Team: Mariah Murphy, Naomi Evans,Amelia Liao, McKenzie Meyn, Audrey Ong, Phoenix Cabuay,Juliette Gosselin, Deanna Chang, Claire Volkman, Rachel Shawand Mia Reeve.Top Offensive Players: Brittany Jones,Tara Byrne & Emily Nickel - Rage LadyRebels; Top Defensive Players: MaiseRueda, Camille Tsztoo, Pascal Masri - RageLady RebelsPleasanton BallisticPleasanton Ballistic United Soccer Club(BUSC) results include the following:The BUSC U19 Select played a strongteam game and rode Brandon Cohen’s hattrick to a 3-0 victory over the visiting ABSCOsos. In the 14th minute, Alex Lutx made astrong run down the side and crossed in ballto Tyler Briggs, who one-touched a lay-off toCohen. He rocked one low that the Osos GKwould not catch up to for a 1-0 lead. A crucialmoment came when an Osos midfielder drewa red card, leaving them down a man. In the42nd minute, Jake Lorentz made a steal in themidfield and fed Cohen again. He lined it upand let it fly from way out and it found netfor a 2-0 halftime lead. The Select salted itaway in the early moments of the second halfwhen strong defense in the attacking end byJosh Valdix caused an Osos turnover. Valdixscooped it up and made a quick throw-in toBriggs, who went to the touch line to drawthe defense towards him. He threaded apass to the back post for Cohen to tap ithome for the 3-0 final. Center backs EricBrooks and Morgan Melendrez and outsidebacks Ian Newbery, Austin Rogers, and ZachMorrissey played strong in front of LukasMoses for the clean sheet. The Select (4-1-2CCSL, 6-5-5) hit the road for the remainderof the season, trying to maintain their firstLYFC will be repeating itsshow of support on Sunday,October 16 at Livermore HighSchool as cheerleaders and footballplayers compete againstAntioch’s Deer Valley beginningat 10 a.m.Program president RenatoDel Nevo, known to everyoneas Coach Del, said that feedbackfor the young athletes’ support“has been very positive. I’vehad people say that it has reallytouched their families.”Competing against teamsfrom nearby cities, LYFC emphasizeseducation and familyalong with acquiring knowledgeand techniques designed to prepareathletes for the demands ofhigh school and collegiate sports.Cheerleaders range in age from5 to 14 years old, and footballplayers range in age from 7 to14 years old.October was designatedBreast Cancer Awareness Monthin 1985, with a number of nonprofitorganizations, such as theAmerican Cancer Society and theSusan G. Komen Breast CancerFoundation, devoted to boostingawareness and funding as wellas providing educating about theimportance of early detection andunderstanding treatment options.More than 260,000 women and1,900 men are expected to bediagnosed with breast cancer inthe United States this year. Since1990, death rates have been decreasing,which is thought to bethe result of increased awareness,earlier detection through screening,and advances in treatment.Currently an estimated 2.5 millionbreast cancer survivors livein the United States.LYFC parent Nanette Hoehnesaid, “I’m extremely proud ofthe players, having known manypeople who have suffered frombreast cancer and someone whowas like a mom to me passing.Just like with anything, if youmake people aware of it, youdefinitely open up the topic fordiscussion. That’s always a goodthing with kids.”place position.Ballistic United U13 Premier 99clinched its place among the top 24 teams forthe next round of the NorCal State Cup in amatch played Sunday. Cal Odyssey misseda chance to qualify as the result drops themto 3rd place in the group.Clovis opened the scoring with a goalin the 4th minute. Odyssey’s speedy strikerwas able to run onto a through ball for a 1on 1 with keeper Blake Staniford that wasfinished far post. Odyssey struck for a 2-0lead 10th minutes later as Ballistic struggledto mount any type of possession over thehome team. In the 20th minute pressure byStriker Blake Tucker in the attacking 3rdallowed Garrett Howell to intercept a pass.Howell played the ball forward for Tuckerwho than laid the ball off for Youki Chiba’s1st time shot. Chiba’s blast was saved bythe Odyssey keeper but Bryce Taylor camestreaking in to beat the keeper on the far postcutting Odyssey’s lead to 2-1. The Odysseyhowever was able to restore the 2 goal leadjust before halftime.Ballistic completely turned things aroundin the second half as the Pleasanton team wasable to sustain possession on the opponentshalf of the field resulting in several scoringchances. In the 45th minute Jason Campbellheaded an Odyssey throw to Right Back DanielFerguson. Ferguson quickly played theball forward to Garrett Howell who flickeda header to Tucker. Tucker took one touch,a brilliant pass springing Campbell downthe right flank. Campbell beat his defender1 v 1 and then took an impossible shot fromthe flank at 30 yards that found its way overthe keeper to the far post. The goal cut theOdyssey lead to 3-2 and completely energizedBallistic Premier.With 10 minutes left in the match andneeding one goal to clinch the group Ballistictook a chance removing a defenderand switching to an aggressive 1-3-3-4 (FourForwards!) formation. Kyle McClanahancame on to take a Striker spot with 5 minutesleft and his presence had an immediate impactas the ‘Center Back turned Striker’ used hisspeed to make deep penetrating runs withthe ball. In the final minute of play Ballisticforced another deep turnover that GarrettHowell played wide for Right Back JacobGuzman. Guzman sent in a cross from 35yards out that Odyssey failed to clear. JasonCampbell came flying in from the left wing,pounced on the ball, and calmly finished hisshot to the far post. The goal capped off anexciting finish to the game and propelledBallistic United into first place in Flight F.The team also earns a coveted spot amongthe top 24 teams in Northern California in thenext round of State cup qualifying.In Saturday’s NorCal League game Ballisticcame back from behind to tie the CaliforniaNorthstars 2-2. Campbell and Tuckerboth scored with Campbell also getting theassist on Tucker’s goal. Ballistic (3-1 league,11-8-2 overall) returns to action next Sundayagainst AFC Barcelona in Tracy. Top OffensivePlayers: Jason Campbell, Bryce Taylor,Blake Tucker, Youki Chiba; Top DefensivePlayers: Jacob Dremalas, Jimmy Thompson,Kyle McClanahan, Daniel FergusonPleasanton BUSC U-12: Rampagedefeated the Rapids, 5-2. Top offensiveplayers: include Danny Lopez with 3 goals,Akash Patel with 1 goal, and Anthony Campawith one goal. Providing strong supporton offensive positions were Brady Scanlonand Jake Gebb. Top Defensive Players: JoshOse who did a spectacular job as goalie andRohin Sequeira, Jake Bell, and Luke Bellwhose strong play in the backfield kept thegoals against us to a minimum.Under-6: Colts v. Crusaders: Evenwithout star players Jacob Franz and VincentMa, the Colts took on the Crusaders in ahard fought and high scoring game. Firsthalf highlights for the Colts included someoutstanding defense by Tejas Prakash and agoal by Ryan Yamamoto. Kellen Torrey andFerris Elway of the Crusaders also scored.The second half featured another goal byRyan Yamamoto, with an assist by Joe Li,a goal from power forward Elijah Lammle,and great goal tending by Justin Thornton.Ferris Elway closed the game with anotherCrusaders’ goal. Colts Top Offensive Players:Laith Saah, Elijah Lammle, and RyanYamamoto. Coalts Top Defensive Players:Dylan Sheridan, Joe Li, and Tejas Prakash.Crusaders Top Offensive Players: ConnorFulham, Dylan Sobrero, and Austin Harris.Crusaders Top Defensive Players: John Kvistad,Jaden Childers, and Jared Gondkoff.Water PoloThe 14 & Under LAZERS water poloteam had an exceptional tournament thislast weekend, October 8, with nearly allplayers participating. The team won 7 outof 8 games played, in their first tournamentof the season.In his first season ever with LAZERS,Chris Johnson played exceptionally well,making shots on goal and helping the teamwin several games. Elizabeth Bukus, in thewhole-set position, scored 5 goals in onegame, and continued to play great waterpolo the whole day.New player Gianna Paden, in herfirst-ever tournament, showed strength andagility, scoring two goals for her team, andcontinually staying engaged in the game.Finally, Harry Yee, in his first time in goal,Livermore High School Boys' Varsity Water Polo Team completeda successful weekend at the Freedom Challenge Tournament inBrentwood. The Cowboys were undefeated (4-0) culminating with avictory over cross team rival Granada, 12-6. Pictured are the coachand team members (from left) Coach Nathan, Robert Nilsen, RussellMeglio, Kevin Johnston, Michael Hawkins, Jake Volponi, Max Federle,Aron Sherman, Andrew Kettenhoff , Christopher Nilsen, Nick Durst,Jake Sherman, and Nathan Yeegave up only a few goals, and demonstratedhis strength in that position.Junior WarriorsCelebrating its 21st season in Dublin,the Junior Warriors Basketball League isDublin’s most popular youth sports program.Over 550 participants played last season.The league is open to players in kindergartenthrough eighth grades. Weeknightpractices start in December. Games will beplayed on Saturdays at Stager CommunityGymnasium and Wells Middle School Gymnasiumbeginning in January. Specific gameand practice times will be announced later.Reversible jerseys will be provided to allparticipants. Please note: All new participantswill be required to participate in a scrimmageand uniform fitting. Returning players mustattend a uniform fitting only. To register goto: www.dublinrecguide.comEarly Registration (through October 17)Fees: $125 Residents / $150 Non Residents;Late Registration (October 18 and endingOctober 31) Fees: $150 Residents / $175Non ResidentsLittle Leagues Sign UpLivermore Little Leagues are holidingwalk in registration on Oct. 22 and Nov 5for the 2012 season, from 10am-2pm at theLivermore High School Student Union. Playerswho will be 5 yr-18 yr. on or before April30, 2012 are eligible to register. Every playermust provide proof of residency and newplayers need to provide Birth Certificate.Not sure which league to register with?All three leagues will be there on these days.A boundary map will be provided. Questionsvisit the websites, eteamz.com/lnll, eteamz.com/lall or granadalittleleague.netLocal EquestrianThe Rocky Mountain College IHSA(Intercollegiate Horse Show Association)Equestrian Team will compete at the Collegeof Southern Idaho, in Twin Falls, Idaho, October8-9, 2011. Among the team membersis Shauna Ketcham of Livermore.Teams from the College of SouthernIdaho, Utah State University, University ofMontana Western, Montana State University,University of Montana and Carroll Collegewith compete in three western shows overthe two day weekend.The RMC Equestrian Team hopes to winboth high point team and high point rider thisweekend in Idaho Brown added.Registration Now OpenRegistration for the Livermore PhantomLacrosse Spring 2012 season is now open.Boys and girls teams are forming for playersage 7 through 8th grade. The season runs mid-January through May. Registration closesOct. 31, but teams are filling fast. Registeron-line at www.phantomlacrosse.org.Bowling for BaseballLivermore High School baseball is hostinga Bowling Tournament to raise moneyfor the season. The cost is $15 per person or$90 for a team of six. The tournament will beon December 3 from 6-8pm at the GranadaBowl. Those interested in participating,please contact David Perotti at dperotti@lvjusd.k12.ca.us or 925-586-2811or go towww.eteamz.com/LHScowboysbaseballfor more info.Halloween Run/WalkThe Rotary Club of Pleasanton will hostthe inaugural Halloween Spirit 5K Run &Walk and Kids’ Challenge on Sunday morning,October 30, in downtown Pleasanton.The start will be at the Main Street Arch.The challenge will benefit the PleasantonRotary Club’s general charity, whichfocuses on projects in the Tri Valley. Todate, the Rotary Club of Pleasanton hasdonated more than one million dollars tovarious charities.5K Run or Walk is flat and fast certifiedcourse, which includes closed and monitoredstreets and a portion of the nearby ArroyoTrails, part paved and part trail surfaces. The5K start will just be a few hundred feet westof the arch, on Main Street, with the finishline set up right underneath the arch. TheKids’ Challenge is a number of age-specific100-yard dashes (for children ages 2-8) on theclosed portion of Main Street, also finishingunderneath the arch.Trophies will be awarded to the topmale and female finishers, as well as thetop male and female Masters (over 45-yearsold) winners. In addition, medals are giventhree deep in designated age groups for bothmale and female participants. Each childparticipating in the Kids’ Challenge willreceive a finisher ribbon and a cookie fromMr. Cookie, himself.Entry are $5 ages 2 to 8 kids’ challengepre-registered, $10 race day; $20 5K run/walkelementary and middle school studentspre-registered, $25 race day; $20 each allevents families of four or more preregistered,$25 race day; $30 5K run/walk highschool students and adults preregistered,$35 race day.All participants will receive a commemorativeorange and black T-shirt, goodiebag, refreshments (including ice cream), andwill each receive a ticket to a huge after-raceraffle. The 5K Run and Walk will start at 9:00a.m. The Kids’ Challenge events will beginaround 10:15 a.m. Check-in and race-dayregistration will open 6:30 a.m.Online registrations received by 10/19(mail-ins postmarked by 10/17), may pick-uptheir race packet at Fleet Feet Sports, 234-AMain St, Pleasanton (10/28, noon - 7:00 p.m.and 10/29, till noon), finals days prior tothe race. Bib numbers will be sent to thosewho include a #10 S.A.S.E. along with theirmailed applications (postmarked by 10/17/).Final mail-in registration must be postmarkedby 10/24. Final online registration will closeat midnight 10/27. All other packets will beavailable for pick-up on race day.For more Halloween Spirit Run informationand/or to download and application tomail in your entry fee, contact On Your MarkRace Events at 209-795-7832, or visit theirwebsite. Online registration is also availableon active.com.