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"U18 Girls
CESA 89 Premier 1
IMG Soccer (Florida) 2

Does anyone know details from the game?"



Hard fought game - CESA was down 2-0 early in the second half after giving up a penalty kick due to a foul in the box. CESA scored shortly after that and had several opportunities late in the game - had a corner kick go awry in the last 3 minutes. CESA played a defensive strategy much of the game, looking for an offensive chance. It would have been easy for them to fold after being down 2-0 - strong showing despite the loss...

U18 Boys
CESA 89 P 1 - 1 CUFC Elite
LCSC United 89 6 - 0 Fort Smith Express

The rankings of teams participating in Regionals are based on points earned from tournament appearances.

The first opponent CESA 92 Premier is ranked #6 in Florida based on tournament points, but they actually earned the Florida USYSA State Championship as of May of 2008.

A well played, physical match by both teams who left everything on the field. CESA had much better ball control, possession and opportunities than their opponent, but came up short on this one.

Looking forward to the match on Saturday against South Charlotte Soccer Club, who defeated South Texas State Champion by a score of 2-0 today.

At least two D1 collegiate head and assistant coaches were watching this and the South Charlotte vs South Texas matches. A great experience for all teams.

discoveries have an excellent chance of appearing in the final

On the girls' side, after 2 rounds complete, CESA 89G, CESA 90G, and CESA 93G all have fairly good chances to advance. In u16s there are no results posted for today yet so it's still too early to tell for the CUFC Elite team.

In u14s, CESA 93G needs a win over Mississippi and either CASL or Dallas Texans Red to beat the other. If CASL vs. Dallas ends in a tie, CESA 93G needs to win by 3 or more goals. This must be the u14G Region 3 version of the 'group of death.' According to the Region 3 website, CESA 93 is ranked #2 in the region, #3 nationally and CASL is #3 in the region,#5 nationally. I'm guessing Dallas Texans Red is way up there, too. Really tough group.

In u17s, CESA 90 can go through with a 2 goal or better win over Arkansas and a Sting Dallas Royal win over Louisiana, which isn't too improbable.

In u18s, CESA 89 has a very good chance to go through with a win or a tie against an Alabama team (PL Central).

Some South Carolina parents in the local news....

http://www.wilsondaily.com/News/Local/Story/Soccer-descends-upon-Wilson--

6/21/08

Soccer and baseball together?
http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/Stock%20News/1703738/
The Wilson Daily Times (NC)

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As visitors to J. Burt Gillette Athletic Complex marveled at its pristine soccer fields at Friday, the vacant area some 300 yards to the east might some day draw the same type of praise.

Part of the US Youth Soccer Region III championships are being played in Wilson this week because of Gillette. With construction set to begin on a showcase youth baseball stadium and three other fields, big-time youth baseball tournaments may make Wilson a destination.

"It's neat to see that when you start building nice things like this, it goes into the next thing," said Director of Wilson Parks and Recreation David Lee. "We're going to end up with one of the best parks around. We've got a great soccer complex, one of the best playgrounds you can have and now we're going to have the best baseball complex."

Lee said that with completion of the baseball facility, there is a strong possibility for the Little League state tournament to come to Gillette.

That's great economic news for Wilson.

"The soccer complex is paying for itself with this tournament," Lee said in reference to the Region III championships.

It's not hard to imagine Gillette hosting both soccer and baseball tournaments at the same time.

"Yeah, that would be the ultimate weekend, wouldn't it?" Lee said. "I'm sure that's going to happen at some point in time."

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Day 2:

CESA 89 Girls Premier - 2

Mississippi Fire - 0

Day 3:

CESA 89 Girls Premier - 6

PL Central (Alabama) - 0


CESA 89 Girls through to the quarters.

Congratulations to CESA 89G and CESA 93 girls on getting it done to get to the quarters. Both teams had solid victories today, CESA 89G with their 6-0 win and CESA 93G with a 3-0 win over Mississippi state champ. Both teams have already done well but I think both have AT LEAST one more victory in them. I think we will see one or both teams in the semis. Great talent, hard work, personal sacrifice, great preparation, great coaching.

CESA 90G fell a goal short of reaching the quarters with a 1-1 tie to Arkansas.

Good luck to all the SC teams still vying for a Region Championship.