The Stampede are on their way to the Norcal State Cup semi-final round after beating Tri Valley 5-1 last Sunday. In the first half, Anne Ayotte launched a shot from beyond the 18 on target which, after ricocheting of the opponent, was knocked in by McKenna Lutzker to draw first blood. However, Tri Valley soon after scored on a PK to even the game. In the second half, Ayotte played the ball out wide to Yasmeen Dmeiri who in turn powered in a 25-yard blast giving the locals the lead. Dmeiri later sent in a picture perfect cross from the right side and Lutzker finished beautifully with a header. Lutzker got the hat trick later after Emily Speakman found her open at the six. The final goal came from Ayotte on an assist from Alex Hanna.
The Stampede played three additional seeding rounds earlier in the weekend but could not overcome their top ranked opponents GSC Gryphons (1-3), Modesto Ajax United (0-2), and ACC Mavericks (1-1). Stampede goals came from Ayotte and Adeline Umphress.
