A thrilling ride through Coastal Classic Cup playdowns saw the Tsawwassen Tornados prevail as champions.
The girls side captured the U16 Bronze title thanks to an impressive run that featured three wins in penalty kicks including the championship game against the Burnaby Red Rockets, played at Trillium East Park in Vancouver.
The Tornados dominated possession with precise passing, excellent communication and positional play. The attack was led by Jill Calvert and Robyn Rente, while excellent work was provided in midfield from Demaris Poje, Vanessa Pearson, Kylie Holiday, Kaylin Molnar, Annabel Millington, Alicia Pink, Sarah Sawyer, Allison Stolarchuk, Danica Strilesky and Kyra Lafond who was playing with an injured wrist.
Solid at the back end were defenders Sydney Watt, Emily Carkner , Nicola McCarlie and Kassia Hula. Chanel Orlitzky was outstanding in goal and awarded Game MVP for the winning team. Goals scored in the shoot out were by Holiday, Pearson and Calvert. Injured but supporting the team was Sarah Vaughan -Jones. The girls were coached by Lee Rente and Tony Millington.
Tsawwassen advanced to the championship game with an impressive 3-0 semi-final victory over Richmond.
