Wednesday, August 6, 2003

Lazers take 19-under title in Maryland

Youth soccer's ultimate prize was at stake the last weekend in July with 48 teams from 39 clubs and 19 states squaring off in six boys and girls age brackets at the Snickers U.S. Youth Soccer National Championships, held at the Maryland SoccerPlex for the second year in a row.

The Peachtree City Lazers won the national crown in the Girls Under-19 division, defeating Elk Grove United of California 2-1 in the championship game. The Lazers' Allison Graham netted the first goal in the 13th minute.Elk Grove United's Megan Rapinoe knotted the game at 1-1 with a tally in the 18th minute.Adidas Golden Boot Award winner Kristen Rhyne scored the winning goal for the Lazers in the 73rd minute to seal the win.

"We've had some great memories at the Maryland SoccerPlex, including last year when we lost in the Nationals," said Lazers head coach Brian Moore."These are some special girls, and we've had a long time together and accomplished some special things.It couldn't end any better than this."

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