United teams miss medals at Indoor Soccer Provincials
Under-16 girls and Under-14 girls make it to semifinals
Three Swift Current United Soccer Club teams took part in the Saskatchewan Soccer Association's Six- aside Indoor Soccer Provincial Championships in Saska- toon over the weekend.
The three teams combined for a 6-4-1 record but were unable to bring back any medals from Provincials.
The Under-16 United Girls won their first three matches at Provincials before being eliminated in the semi-finals.
Friday, the U16 girls opened the tournament with an 8-0 win over the Humboldt Hurricanes, led by four goals from Brooke Vallee. Ali Vance scored three goals and Cassie Barber added a single.
Saturday, they followed up with a 4- 1 win over Saskatoon Hollandia White. Vallee and Vance each scored twice in the win. They completed an unbeaten round robin with a 2-0 win over the Lakewood Thunder when Vallee scored both goals.
The U16 Girls faced Saskatoon Lakewood in Sunday's semi- final and lost 1-0 to miss the championship game.
The Under-14 United Girls also made the semifinals to finish in the top half of their eight- team tournament.
Friday, the U14 girls opened provincials with a 2- 1 win over Saskatoon Hollandia Orange on goals from Montana Adair and Amanda Thoreson.
Saturday, they followed up with a 5-0 shutout win over FC Regina. Faith Hagen scored twice, while Adair, Scarlett Murphy, and Bryn Haubrich all scored in the win.
They lost 4- 3 to the Lloydminster Drillers on Saturday evening on goals from Hagen, Adair, and Meisie Chamberlain to place second in their pool with a 2-1 record.
Sunday, they took on Saskatoon Hollandia in the semi-final and lost 2-0.
The Under-14 United Boys finished with a 1-1-1 record at Provincials. Friday, they opened the tournament with a 6-1 win over Lloydminster. Saturday, they remained unbeaten with a 1-1 draw against the Humboldt Hurricanes. They lost 3-0 to Saskatoon Hollandia to miss the playoffs in the 14team tournament.