MIFC GU14 Maroon wins Founders Cup

Mercer Island FC Girls U14 Maroon took first place in the Washington Youth Soccer State Founders Cup Sunday, Feb. 8 at Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila.

After finishing bracket play, Mercer Island won its quarterfinal match 2-0 over Seattle United West and defeated the division’s top-seeded Lake Hills Pumas 1-0 in the semifinal round, scoring the winning goal in the game’s final five minutes. In the final, MIFC Maroon cruised past Bainbridge Island FC 00 Blue, 3-0.

Over the seven games played in the Founders Cup, MIFC Maroon scored 21 goals and recorded five shutouts, while also boasting the tournament’s top three scorers.

“I am so very proud of Maroon and what they have achieved this year,” coach Tom Hill said. “This is a very tight team who work hard in practice and hard for each other.”

MIFC Maroon includes members Abby Fahey, Annelise Rorem, Caroline Agress, Catherine Yoshida, Claire Molina, Elaina Martin, Ella Hensey, Ella Veljovich, Ellie Sulla, Hannah Wainwright, Keathley Pinney Brown, Lexi Shurygailo, Mathilda Noone, Naomi Lewis, Nicole Mandt, Robin Henry and Sarah Gest. They are coached by Hill and assistant coaches Steve Gest and Dave Henry.

Youth Football Open House March 8

Mercer Island Youth Football will have an open house at the Mercer Island Boys and Girls Club Sunday, March 8 from 3-5 p.m.

Those attending will be able to sign up for summer conditioning and football camps, preview new jersey artwork and new helmets for the 2015 season, and hear from Mercer Island High School coach Brett Ogata. The event will also feature a special guest speaker.

For more, visit www.mi.positiveplace.org or contact Alec Hinn at 206-436-1939.