U11 Grey State Champs
Rage U11 Grey champions of state cup this morning! 3-0 win against santa rosa lightening.
Pleasanton RAGE U11 Grey
U9 Rage Orange Wins State Cup Championship
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Pleasanton Rage u9 Orange girls soccer team hoisted the State Cup championship trophy this weekend. The Orange finished #1 atop a field of 72 teams. The girls, led by coach Axel Thibodeau, beat Davis Legacy Red in the Semifinal by a score of 3-0 earning a chance to meet their nemesis, Mustang Xplosion, in the Final. The girls executed beautifully finding the net in the first ten minutes on a beautiful cross and then again midway through the second half on a rocket from outside the penalty box. The defense held staunch and the Orange prevailed 2–0.
This was quite a year for coach Thibodeau’s side – having won Rage Showcase, the BooFest, and now State Cup. A fantastic group of girls, includes Abby Mai, Aishwarya Anburaja, Alden Hofstede, Aleka Mandava, Ava Haviley, Eva Torrico, Gianna Guerrero, Gianna Owens, Presley Cash, Reese Gotchall, and Riley Horn. Congratulations girls!
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U9 Orange Wins at the Boo Fest
Pleasanton Rage U9 Orange won the Gold division in the prestigious Boo Fest in Sacramento, the largest Halloween tournament in Northern California. Following a very strong performance in the opening round, Rage led by head coach Axel Thibodeau, drew Modesto Ajax in the tournament final. The team passed the ball incredibly well and quickly found Gianna Owens up top for a quick 1-0 lead. Rage continued to dominate possession and eventually Gianna Guerrero found net again early in the second half, putting Rage up 2-0. They would go on to win the game 2-1 on strong goalkeeping from Reese Gotchall and Eva Torrico; relentless defending and midfield play from Presley Cash, Ava Haviley, Abby Mai, and Alden Hofstede; and further offensive firepower from Riley Horn, Aleka Mandava and Aishwarya Anburaja. This is Rage’s second high profile tournament win and readies the Orange for the upcoming Norcal State Cup.
RAGE U12 Orange
WORKING HARD, BEING HUNGRY, STAYING HUMBLE… Congratulations to the RAGE U12 Orange team as they battled to the last kick to win the consolation match against Novato United at the Soccer by the Bay Tournament. Coach NIna Cefalo showed a strong offensive front with Tiana Cello, Ashleigh Garcia, Olivia Martin, Alexa Ruiz, Riann Sarno, and Carolijn Steele. The opponents faced the pressure from the defensive force of Erica Haley, Analise Hernandez, Sierra O’Donnell, Kathryn Pearson, Lauren Reeves, and Ava Ricker. After regulation time and two periods of overtime had expired, the contest was tied 4-4. The game was decided by penalty kicks. The team united behind the feet of Kenna Asmussen, Kayla Cameron, Jasmine Cochiaosue, Shay McIntyre, Kayla Robertson and the hands of goalie Sadie Brown. RAGE lead 4-3 as goalie Sadie Brown clinched the win by blocking the last kick. The success of the RAGE team stems from their consistent hard work, defining themselves with their continuous improvement and growth. Congratulations again, RAGE U12 Orange!!!
TOP L to R: Alexa Ruiz, Sierra O’Donnell, Shay McIntyre, Kayla Cameron, Ava Ricker, Coach Nina Cefalo, Analise Hernandez, Sadie Brown, Olivia Martin, Lauren Reeves, Kenna Asmussen
BOTTOM L to R: Kathryn Pearson, Jasmine Cochiaosue, Ashleigh Garcia, Tiana Cello, Kayla Robertson, Erica Haley, Riann Sarno, Carolijn Steele
RAGE U11 Orange Team Wins the Santa Cruze Breakers Cup
Congratulations to the Pleasanton RAGE U11 Orange team on winning the 2015 Santa Cruz Breakers Cup – Premier Division.
The team, coached by Darin Preszler, went undefeated to win the championship. Together with her tremendous defenders, goalkeeper Elizabeth Fineberg did not allow a single goal in four games. On the offensive side of the field, Mia Corpuz, Emma Fuller, Alura Hagan Kaitlin Lemus, Alana Owens, Shiranika Rajsekar, and Kiana Tahmassebi were tenacious in their possession of the ball, passing and communication. The defenders, Casey Currie, Ava Hofstede, Paige Morgan, Kelly Queen, and Elizabeth Williams, were relentless in keeping the ball on the opponents’ side of the field and pressuring the other team to turn the ball over. In pool play, RAGE outscored their opponents 7-0 with goals by Emma Fuller, Alura Hagan, Alana Owens, and Kiana Tahmassebi. The team won the championship game 1-0 with seamless defense, and a second half goal by Emma Fuller. Winning the tournament was a tremendous team effort, and all the girls were instrumental in winning the trophy.
U12 Orange “RAGE” through to win the VACAVILLE SHOOTOUT
U12 Orange “RAGE” through to win the VACAVILLE SHOOTOUT
Hustle and heart set the RAGE U12 Orange team apart from the competition as they went undefeated in the Vacaville tourney. They totaled 19 goals and allowed 0 making it a true championship run. When asked how it felt to win the championship… ”It’s GREAT, but we know that as a team and only as a team can we make a championship dream come true.”
Pictured Front Row L-R: Erica Haley, Kayla Robertson, Kathryn Pearson, Ava Ricker, Tiana Cello, Ashleigh Garcia, Shay McIntyre, Jasmine Cochiaosue. Back Row L-R: Alexa Ruiz, Kenna Asmussen, Olivia Martin, Analise Hernandez, Coach Nina Cefalo, Sadie Brown, Kayla Cameron, Sierra O’Donnell, and Carolijn Steele
RAGE U9 Orange
Congratulations to the Pleasanton RAGE u9 Orange on winning the 2015 Pleasanton Rage Showcase. The team, coached by Axel Thibodeau, went undefeated (4-0) to win the championship. Following the Spring season where the girls played up at u10, this was their first time playing at their age group – and they didn’t disappoint. They beat Santa Rosa, Clovis, and Mustang Mercury before heading into the championship game against Mustang’s #1 team, Xplosion.Led offensively by Giana Owens, Giana Guerrero, Riley Horn and Aishwarya Anburaja – the girls went ahead early with two quick goals. Alden Hofstede, Ava Haviley and Aleka Mandava held down the midfield; while Abby Mai, Eva Torrico, Presley Cash and Reese Gotchall stellar defense limited Mustang’s scoring opportunities. At full time the game was 3-1, Orange on top and riding momentum into the Fall season.
Rage U11 Orange ’03 Placed 3rd in the NorCal Premier State Cup Bracket
The Pleasanton Rage U11 Orange 03 team placed 3rd in the NorCal Premier State Cup bracket, wrapping up a very successful U11 season. This team is the only team in their age group with 3 appearances in 3 years in the final four of the NorCal State Cup bracket.
Pictured here after the hard fought, rain-soaked victory over Burlingame are the members of the team (l-r) Kayli Shimanuki, Ava Buckles, Maddie Benson, Isela Ochoa, Isabella Guerrero, Caitlin Currie, Leah Allari, Sophia Minnite, Ashley Belshe, Natalie O’Sullivan, Evette Allari and Maggie Nostrand. The team would like to thank their coach, Tina Estrada, for a great season.
The Pleasanton Rage Orange 03 Wins at the Rage Juniors Showcase
The Pleasanton Rage Orange 03 team won the Consolation Final in the U11 Premier Division at the Rage Juniors Showcase. The team defeated an always competitive Walnut Creek Barcelona team to take 3rd place overall in a 12-team field.
Pictured are members of the team (L-R) Evette Allari, Sophia Minnite, Maddie Benson, Caitlin Currie, Kayli Shimasaki, Isabella Guerrero, Hayden Jolley, Maggie Nostrand, Ashley Belshe, Ava Buckles, Leah Allari, Natalie O’Sullivan and coach Tina Estrada.
Pleasanton RAGE 04 Orange
The Pleasanton Rage 04 Orange took first place in the spring Norcal Gold division 3-4 league. The 04 Orange, under new coach, Ramiro Rodriqgez won 6 games, lost 1 and tied 1 and showed they were the class of the league comprised of other top times from around the area. The team is comprised of Ava Hofstede, Alana Owens, Alura Hagan, Andrea Castillo, Kelly Queen, Olivia Soble, Paige Morgan, Kaitlyn Lemus, Samantha Riter, Kiana Tahmassebi and Tasha Laberge-Shusterman. The team is now practicing for the summer/fall season.
07/10/2014
Pleasanton RAGE 04 White Team – 1st Place in Silver East Bracket
From left to right.
Front row, Elizabeth Fineberg and Maggie French
2nd row, Casey Currie, Brooke Walker, Jordyn Scanlon, Elizabeth Williams, Darby Harrison and Maya Gutierrez-Zamudio
3rd row, Sophia Marcoux, Emma Fuller, Coach Luis, Madison Violich and Lily Keegan.
The Pleasanton RAGE 04 White team finished off the spring season by taking 1st Place in the Silver East bracket. The team, coached by Luis Siu, has worked incredibly hard to achieve their early success. Way to go White 04!!!
RAGE Orange ’03 Team – First Place Spring Region
The Pleasanton Rage Orange 03 team took 1st place the Spring Region 3/4 Premier bracket Sunday, by topping Livermore 4-2. The team known for their determined style of play includes
(front row, l-r) Natalie O’Sullivan, Kayli Shimanuki, Sophia Minnite, Maddie Benson, Leah Allari, (back row, l-r,) Coach- Tina Estrada, Ashley Belshe, Hayden Jolley, Caitlin Currie, Isabella Guerrero, Maggie Nostrand, Evette Allari and Ava Buckles. The team is moving onto the Spring Cross-Regional Playoffs held in Davis the weekend of June 7-8. Congratulations Orange 03 and play hard in Davis.
