2008 State Cup Boys U12 Champion -- Sparta 96 Premier Blue
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Sparta 96 Premier Blue (1) vs La Roca Premier (0)
Sparta Coach: Justus Koelliker

This was Sparta 96 Premier Blue's 2nd Straight State Cup Championship win. They won it their first year out in the U11 age division.

Match Recap

Sparta's goal was score in the 4th minute by Tanner Sands after receiving a great cross from Tyler Fabert. A Few minutes later Sparta had another good chance when Devon Lynch hit the crossbar on a free kick and midfielder Alexiz Beiza got to the ball but hit it just wide of the goal. This was a very fast-paced game with lots of cheering from the parents of both teams. Sparta's defense worked hard to shutdown La Roca's talented forward Alejandro Espinoza. This was Sparta's 3rd shutout in a row during the State Cup Tournament.

Coach Quote:

"I was proud of the way my team worked together and the way they enjoyed themselves in the last 3 games of the tournament."