6/8/15: Stampede win the Norcal Cross Regionals

The locals are currently sitting atop the charts in Northern California after going 3-0 in the Cross Regional Finals held at the Davis Legacy Soccer Complex over the weekend.  The Stampede made quick work of their first two opponents, shutting out both Menlo Park 2-0 and Placer United 3-0 on Saturday evening and Sunday morning with goals from Ainsley Carroll (2), Yasmeen Dmeiri (1), Jordan Davis (1) and Niya Allen (1).  The final match-up featured an exciting back and forth but the locals managed to dethrone the top-seeded De Anza Force 2-1.  J. Davis stole the ball from a flustered defender near the penalty spot early to put the locals up 1-0.  Although De Anza managed an equalizer in the second half, Anne Ayotte spoiled any chance of a comeback as she drilled another long range left footer into the left side netting for the winning goal.  Spring League and Cross Regional champs, the locals now look forward to a brief hiatus until July when they start the tough summer tournament circuit.