The Boys U-15 Freestate Strikers were crowned Champions this past Memorial Day Weekend after 5 grueling games at Draper Park Drive in Fairfax Virginia.  On two separate occasions, the Strikers overcame 1-0 deficits and 2-0 deficits respectively to pull out victories against strong competition against the Vista Venon of Virginia and the McLean Fire of Virginia.  One major highlight of the tournament was the opposing team issuing MVP patches to their opponent at the end of play.

The following players were recognized by our opponents for outstanding play and sportsmanship:

MVP's: 

1st game - MVP - Justin Daniels

Goals by Jacob Fenicle (1) and Justin Daniels (1)

2nd game - MVP Tyler Hicks

Goal scored by Tyler Hicks

3rd game - MVP Zach Haviland

Goals by Kirk Pierce (1) Dylan Kelley (1) and Justin Daniels  (2)

4th game - MVP Arbaz Khatib

Goals by Connor Magrogan (2) and Jacob Fenicle (1)

5^th Game Championship - MVP Arbaz Khatib

Goals by Arbaz Khatib (1) Jacob Fenicle (1) and Tyler Hicks (2)

Players:  Alex Arita, Peyton Brooks, Ethan Brown, Justin Daniels, Grant Drohat, Jacob Fenicle, Daniel Garcia, Zach Haviland, Tyler Hicks, Ryan Howe, Dylan Kelley, Arbaz Khatib, Zak Korme, Connor Magrogan, Kirk Pierce, Justin Reed, Michael Vitacolonna

The Freestate Strikers compete regularly in the NCSL soccer league and throughout the region in various tournament year round.