The Stampede took second place in last weekend's Santa Clara Sporting Girls Invitational Tournament. The locals advanced to the semi-final after two wins and a tie in the qualifying round. Stampede left winger Niya Allen dominated the 4-1 victory in the first game against the Peninsula AC Odyssey as she powered in a hat trick while midfielder Lily Byrne added a fourth. After a 0-0 draw against the ever persistent Bay Oaks team, Davis would need at least four goals against the Clovis California Odyssey to move on. Anne Ayotte started off the eventual 4-0 victory by rocketing in a laser from 30 yards out. Byrne, Yasmeen Dmeiri and Talyssa Tucker then added three more with assists from Jordan Davis and Byrne.
Ayotte continued to showcase her long range power in the semi-final vs. the top ranked De Anza Force, scoring a hat trick on three set pieces. She bent in the first, Beckham-style, from just outside the 18 to put the locals up 1-0. When the locals found themselves down 1-2 after intermission, Ayotte roped in a corner kick, unassisted, for the equalizer. Keeper McKenna Lutzker kept the locals alive with a tough save late in the game. Then, with only minutes left, Ayotte secured the win and a trip to the finals with a 35 yard blast into the far left corner, just beyond the desperate reach of the opposing keeper.
Despite success in the previous rounds, much of it due to the locals' superb defensive play, the Stampede could not find an equalizer in the championship game after falling behind 0-1 vs. the ACC Mavericks and would have to settle for the silver.
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5/15/15: Another Spring League Win
The locals beat San United 1-0 in a Friday night thriller. Niya Allen knocked in the game's only goal as a corner kick ricocheted around the box.
5/12/15: Stampede are Davis Super Clásico Champions, Again!
The Davis Legacy Stampede are the Davis Super Clásico tournament champions for the second consecutive year, winning five straight to grab the title.
The locals started off the qualifying round Friday evening by defeating Oakland's Bay Oaks 1-0 after Grace Carlson knocked in a goal from 18. They continued Saturday morning, shutting out the Boise Idaho Rush 2-0 when Lily Byrne threaded the defense to make it 1-0 and Niya Allen sneaked in a near post grounder to seal the win. The Stampede's confidence, offensive power and defensive gallantry rose to top form Saturday afternoon as they defeated Northern California's second ranked Elk Grove, 3-1. Down 0-1 early, Allen drilled in a 30-yard equalizer from the left wing to end the first half. After intermission, Jordan Davis sent a through ball to Talyssa Tucker who beat two defenders in a foot race to make it 2-1. Byrne then got walloped as she headed the ball over a charging keeper, but Davis was there to bang it into the open net for the third and final goal. Without missing a beat, the Stampede came back with even more energy and resolve for Sunday morning's semi-final test against Northern California's top-ranked USA Stars. Still 0-0 at the start of the second half, Anne Ayotte found space on the left wing and blasted a 25-yard towering drive over the keeper's outstretched arms to put the locals up 1-0. When a late equalizer from the Stars sent the game to penalty kicks, Stampede keeper McKenna Lutzker stepped up to make two seemingly impossible saves and willed a third to ricochet off the side post while three decisive shots from Allie Belafsky, Leah Eccles, and Yasmeen Dmeiri secured the win and a trip to the finals.
While less dramatic, the final was no less thrilling as the Stampede shut out San Juan 3-0. The locals wasted no time as Dmeiri scored minutes after kickoff on a cross from Sophie Karperos. Karperos then netted the final two goals. The first came when the opposing keeper found herself some 30 yards off her line with the ball sailing well over her head and Karperos raced past her to dribble in a second tally. The keeper suffered a painful deja vu moment when she was again positioned well beyond the penalty area facing another Stampede offensive. This time, Karperos calmly turned and lobbed the ball into the open net, ending the game and sealing tournament gold.
Led by keeper Lutzker and center backs Belafsky and Grace Barger, the locals' team defensive domination throughout the tournament was awe inspiring. While Barger and Belafsky plugged up the middle and ran down countless offensive attacks, right back Sherlyn García denied all attempts to penetrate the left flank. Carlson, Eccles and Ainsley Carroll further corralled the opponents' attempts to get forward and defensive midfielders Lindsey Vernau and Sydney Moore stifled offensive advances. Dmeiri and Skye Shaffer took on double duty, playing both forward and midfield positions throughout the tournament, excelling in both roles.
The locals started off the qualifying round Friday evening by defeating Oakland's Bay Oaks 1-0 after Grace Carlson knocked in a goal from 18. They continued Saturday morning, shutting out the Boise Idaho Rush 2-0 when Lily Byrne threaded the defense to make it 1-0 and Niya Allen sneaked in a near post grounder to seal the win. The Stampede's confidence, offensive power and defensive gallantry rose to top form Saturday afternoon as they defeated Northern California's second ranked Elk Grove, 3-1. Down 0-1 early, Allen drilled in a 30-yard equalizer from the left wing to end the first half. After intermission, Jordan Davis sent a through ball to Talyssa Tucker who beat two defenders in a foot race to make it 2-1. Byrne then got walloped as she headed the ball over a charging keeper, but Davis was there to bang it into the open net for the third and final goal. Without missing a beat, the Stampede came back with even more energy and resolve for Sunday morning's semi-final test against Northern California's top-ranked USA Stars. Still 0-0 at the start of the second half, Anne Ayotte found space on the left wing and blasted a 25-yard towering drive over the keeper's outstretched arms to put the locals up 1-0. When a late equalizer from the Stars sent the game to penalty kicks, Stampede keeper McKenna Lutzker stepped up to make two seemingly impossible saves and willed a third to ricochet off the side post while three decisive shots from Allie Belafsky, Leah Eccles, and Yasmeen Dmeiri secured the win and a trip to the finals.
While less dramatic, the final was no less thrilling as the Stampede shut out San Juan 3-0. The locals wasted no time as Dmeiri scored minutes after kickoff on a cross from Sophie Karperos. Karperos then netted the final two goals. The first came when the opposing keeper found herself some 30 yards off her line with the ball sailing well over her head and Karperos raced past her to dribble in a second tally. The keeper suffered a painful deja vu moment when she was again positioned well beyond the penalty area facing another Stampede offensive. This time, Karperos calmly turned and lobbed the ball into the open net, ending the game and sealing tournament gold.
Led by keeper Lutzker and center backs Belafsky and Grace Barger, the locals' team defensive domination throughout the tournament was awe inspiring. While Barger and Belafsky plugged up the middle and ran down countless offensive attacks, right back Sherlyn García denied all attempts to penetrate the left flank. Carlson, Eccles and Ainsley Carroll further corralled the opponents' attempts to get forward and defensive midfielders Lindsey Vernau and Sydney Moore stifled offensive advances. Dmeiri and Skye Shaffer took on double duty, playing both forward and midfield positions throughout the tournament, excelling in both roles.
5/4/15: More games, more Ws
The locals continued their winning ways as the spring season progressed, shutting out both Stockton’s Cal Cougars (2-0 on Saturday) and Elk Grove’s Inter Rage Academy Magic (4-0 on Sunday).
Jordan Davis scored twice for the locals, while Sophia Karperos, Niya Allen, Yasmeen Dmeiri, Lily Byrne and Leah Eccles (assisting the opponent’s own goal) each added one tally during the weekend.
Assists came from Davis, Byrne and Anne Ayotte during the solid two-game set.
Jordan Davis scored twice for the locals, while Sophia Karperos, Niya Allen, Yasmeen Dmeiri, Lily Byrne and Leah Eccles (assisting the opponent’s own goal) each added one tally during the weekend.
Assists came from Davis, Byrne and Anne Ayotte during the solid two-game set.
4/19/15: Stampede start '15-16 season right
The Stampede have gone undefeated in their first five games of the Norcal Spring season.
The locals started with a 6-0 rout of the Stockton Cal Cougars in which Striker Jordan Davis secured two goals and Niya Allen one with assists from Anne Ayotte and Sherlyn García and added two of her own assists on goals by Ayotte and Sophie Karperos. Lily Byrne added the final goal to close out the match. A week later the Stampede defeated a physical Sacramento United 2-1. Byrne split two defenders to put Davis up 1-0 in first half then assisted J Davis who got past the back line for the second goal. A late tally from Sac not wasn't enough to stop their defeat. Sacramento's Galaxy Blues suffered the same fate the next day. J Davis scored twice on assists from Talyssa Tucker and Skye Shaffer. Niya Allen then tallied a put back on a J Davis attempt that ricocheted off the keeper. Karperos scored on a long run to blast in the final goal on a through-ball from J Davis. The following game against Placer United proved to be the toughest yet, ending in a 0-0 deadlock. The locals got back on track Sunday beating Elk Grove's Inter Rage 2-0 when J Davis scored twice, one off a Byrne assist.
Allowing just a single goal in five games illustrates the defensive prowess of keeper McKenna Lutzker and of the Stampede's impressive backfield: Allie Belafsky, Grace Barger, Grace Carlson, Sherlyn García, Lindsey Vernau, Ainsley Carroll, Sydney Moore, Leah Eccles and Yasmeen Dmeiri.
The locals started with a 6-0 rout of the Stockton Cal Cougars in which Striker Jordan Davis secured two goals and Niya Allen one with assists from Anne Ayotte and Sherlyn García and added two of her own assists on goals by Ayotte and Sophie Karperos. Lily Byrne added the final goal to close out the match. A week later the Stampede defeated a physical Sacramento United 2-1. Byrne split two defenders to put Davis up 1-0 in first half then assisted J Davis who got past the back line for the second goal. A late tally from Sac not wasn't enough to stop their defeat. Sacramento's Galaxy Blues suffered the same fate the next day. J Davis scored twice on assists from Talyssa Tucker and Skye Shaffer. Niya Allen then tallied a put back on a J Davis attempt that ricocheted off the keeper. Karperos scored on a long run to blast in the final goal on a through-ball from J Davis. The following game against Placer United proved to be the toughest yet, ending in a 0-0 deadlock. The locals got back on track Sunday beating Elk Grove's Inter Rage 2-0 when J Davis scored twice, one off a Byrne assist.
Allowing just a single goal in five games illustrates the defensive prowess of keeper McKenna Lutzker and of the Stampede's impressive backfield: Allie Belafsky, Grace Barger, Grace Carlson, Sherlyn García, Lindsey Vernau, Ainsley Carroll, Sydney Moore, Leah Eccles and Yasmeen Dmeiri.
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