7/31/11: Stampede take 2 of 4 at the Pleasanton RAGE Jamboree

The Stampede fought hard to break even in Pleasanton this past weekend as they faced four tough teams they had rarely seen in the past.  The Stampede lost the first game to San Ramon on Saturday despite tough defensive play.  Although it remained 0-0 through the first half, San Ramon was able to secure the win after three second-half goals.  Saturday afternoon saw the Stampede bounce back tough as they beat Pleasanton Rage 2-1 in a hard fought match.  In the first half, Anne Ayotte assisted Sydney Moore for the first goal and drove home the second goal on a free kick from the top of the circle.  Pleasanton scored in the second half, but tenacious defensive play led by Grace Carlson shut down any further breaches and the Stampede went on to log the win.  Sunday morning witnessed the Stampede's second win of the tournament as they beat the Mustangs of Danville 1-0.  The only goal came late in the game, after Lily Byrne was fouled just outside the top of the penalty box.  Anne Ayotte capitalized on the opportunity, placing the ball in the upper right-hand corner for the win.  In the final game, The Stampede faced the formidable and highly ranked Modesto Ajax. Despite relentless defensive team play, Modesto was able to remain undefeated on the weekend, beating the Stampede 2-0.