Monday, March 15, 2010

COMMISSIONER'S CUP

Raegan was lucky enough to get drafted onto an awesome team with fabulous coaches this fall season! Charlie's Angels made it all the way to Commissioner's Cup. They played a whole different league from teams all over Southern California.

Grandma and Grandpa Downs and Uncle Ryan and Aunt Amy came to support the Saturday games. We won the first three games!

"Pump, pump, pump it up! Keep that Angel Spirit up!"
Before every game the girls would do their cheer.
The coaches were really great at teaching the girls team camaraderie and positive attitudes!

Ready... Break!
The girls were SO pumped to play!


Warm ups... essential!

Raegan played her best games of the season in Commissioner's Cup!
She played all positions, but mainly sweeper... which is exhausting because you pretty much can go anywhere on the field. Raegan was super aggressive... stealing the ball, trapping the ball, running with the ball and passing the ball.

Raegan loved having the family there to support her. She felt so special and loved. I think it motivated her to show off a little and play a little harder cause she was on fire!


Coach Charlie always had the sweeper throw in the ball... I think to save time in the game so that it was never a question. It kept the game flowing nicely. Plus Raegan was pretty decent at her throw ins.


Raegan was fantastic at trapping the ball and then taking off with it down the field.


Raegan scored her second goal of the season in Commissioner's Cup!
But had SEVERAL close calls.
Almost killed J and I to watch!

Kye was so proud of her older sister!
She was the best cheerleader!


Both Saturday and Sunday games were cloudy and cold.
I think it even lightly sprinkled!
This is Raegan throwing in the ball again.

Another fabulous trap!

Raegan was a lot smaller, and a bit on the younger side of her division.
But she definitely held her own out on the field.

There's our #12!

Raegan leading the pack.
"Get to the ball Raegan! Be aggressive! Don't let them get it!" Jas and I would yell.
I'm positive we were the crazy parents on the team that wouldn't shut up!
But we love to watch the girls play!

Raegan kicking the ball... again!


They killed three out of four teams
and then were absolutely slaughtered in the fourth and final game...
they lost to a team that was bred to win.
if you know what I mean!

Raegan also received the "Lifesaver" award at one of the games in Commissioner's Cup!
These were only passed out to one or two players at the end of every game and did not come very easily.
Good job, Raegan!

Second to best is not so bad!!!
The girls received a giant trophy at play offs
and then medals at Commissioner's Cup.
They put on a good smile for the camera
but were pretty devastated.
They had all recovered by the award night and had a great time.
Raegan is looking forward to another great soccer season in the Spring! She will get to play with her sister and have her dad as her coach.

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