On December 6-7, Fillmore 12U Girls Soccer Team competed and won the Area 10W Playoff Championship Game, which moves them to the next game to take place in Bakersfield in February. Top row (l-r): Breanna Lane, Daniella Solis, Amairany Lizarraga, AJ Aguilar, Sierra May, Aleeah Suarez, Anahi Juarez, and Ary Williams. Bottom row (l-r): Emmy Ceballos, Audree Valenzuela, Sofia Casimiro, Avery Chavez, and Sarah Sasson. To the left: Coach Angel Chavez and to the right, Coach Michael Ceballos. Photo credit Alyssa Ceballos.
By Gabriela Santa Rosa, Fillmore AYSO Registrar
The Fillmore 12U Girls Soccer Team won the Area 10W playoff championship during matches held Dec. 6–7 in Ventura, hosted by AYSO Region 39.
Competing in a 16-team division, Fillmore played five matches over the two-day tournament. The team advanced to the finals after a semifinal match decided by penalty kicks, then defeated Ventura 2–1 in the championship game.
The team is coached by Michael Ceballos and Angel Chavez, whose leadership and commitment guided the players through a demanding weekend of competition. Families were also present throughout the tournament, providing consistent support as the team advanced through each round.
Throughout the playoffs, the players represented Fillmore and AYSO Region 242 with strong teamwork and sportsmanship. The team will advance to the next level of competition in Bakersfield in February.
