Chambers-Garcia. Courtesy of Pete Garcia

San Clemente senior and 2008-2009 second team all county selection Shelby Chambers-Garcia has committed to play soccer at the University of Michigan.

Chambers-Garcia, who was also a second team all CIF-SS Division I and all South Coast League selection last season, led the Tritons in goals and assists in the playoffs, as San Clemente won its’ second straight CIF-SS Division I championship and the school’s first ever CIF Southern California Regional title.
 
She spent part of her summer training and competing with the Mexican National under-20 team.

Nogueira. Courtesy of Stanford University.

Nogueira, a three-time first team all county and two-time all CIF-SS Division I first team selection during her career with the Vikings, has scored five goals and passed out five assists this season for the No. 1 ranked and undefeated Cardinal (21-0-0) who will host BYU Saturday in the second round of the NCAA women’s soccer tournament.

Kallenberger. Courtesy of George Mason.

Kallenberger, a second-team all county player a season ago, was selected to the All-Colonial Athletic Association Rookie Team and to the ALL-CAA third team. 
 
She scored nine goals (second best on the team) and had eight assists for the Patriots, which was tied for the team lead. 

 Her 26 total points were second on the team this season.

Seniors Alexandra Trenary and Ashley Kotero were selected to join Eagle head coach Chuck Morales in signing the main beam of the facility, which is expected to be completed in March 2010.

“These two young ladies exemplify what SMCHS Girls soccer is all about,” said Morales in a statement.  “They have represented the school with sportsmanship and integrity and give everything possible on the field. They are the consummate team-players.”

Eagles coach Morales with Trenary and Kotero. / Photo courtesy of Al Kotero

Trenary acknowledged the thrill of participating in athletic competitions with the program.

“There is nothing more fun than playing high school sports,” she said.  “We will always remember our teammates, our on field battles, and the honor of representing our school. It is a fantastic memory for all of us.”

Kotero reflected on the relationship between the program and surrounding area.

“SM soccer is about more than just the wins and the losses,” she said.  “We get involved with our community and the community supports us as well. I am thrilled and honored to be part of the program.”

Kallenberger. Courtesy of GMU.

Kallenberger started 10 games for the Patriots, and ended the month leading George Mason with seven goals.  Four of her goals were game-winners. Her five assists were second best on the team.
 
She is currently sixth in the nation among freshman in points per game and 13th nationally in goals per game for a freshman, while cracking the top 10  in school history in goals, points, and game-winning goals by a freshman.

Stanford freshman midfielder and former Marina High star Mariah Nogueira was named the Pac-10 player of the week after helping the No. 3  Cardinal defeat No. 7 Purdue, 2-1, this past Friday and No. 5 Notre Dame, 2-0, at the Santa Clara Classic.

Courtesy of Stanford

 
In Sunday’s game, Nogueira, a three-time first-team All-County selection, gave the Cardinal the lead with the first collegiate goal of her career. Her play earned her all-tournament honors.
 
George Mason freshman and former University standout Tiana Kallenberger was named Colonial Athletic Association co-Rookie of the Week, after helping the Patriots win the Tribe Invitational last weekend in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Courtesy of George Mason

Kallenberger, who earned second team all-county honors last season, is currently second on the Patriots (5-1) in goals and assists.

Messinger

Aliso Niguel senior goalie Kathleen Messinger has committed to play soccer at Cal.

Messinger was first-team All-County, second-team All-CIF and the South Coast League goalie of the year last season. She anchored a defense that posted 20 shutouts and helped lead the Wolverines to the CIF-SS Division I semifinals.

Two of the county’s top returning seniors, San Clemente’s Shelby Chambers-Garcia and Santa Margarita’s Ashley Kotero are members of the squad (currently playing exhibition matches in preparation for World Cup qualifying) and have been training with the team for throughout the summer in Mexico City.

San Clemente's Shelby Chambers-Garcia with Mexican National Women's under-20 coach Leo Cuellar. Photo courtesy of Pete Garcia.

The Mexican National under-20 team is scheduled to take on USC today at 3 p.m. at McAllister Field.

They are then scheduled to square off against Cal State Fullerton Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m. at Titan Stadium.

Admission for Sunday’s match is free.

Snyder, who is about to enter her senior year, has commited to Brigham Young University.

Snyder helped anchored a Chargers defensive attack that fueled El toro to an 18-win season and a berth in the CIF-SS Division I semifinals.

Santa Margarita's Lauren Bohaboy

The Blues under-16 team won their first game of the championships, as Santa Margarita’s Lauren Bohaboy scored two goals in two minutes late in the second half to lead the Blues past Cleveland FC 2-0 in the final game of round robin play.

With the win and a 2-2 tie between Northern California’s De Anza Force Blue team and New York’s Syosset Rough Rider Elite Club, the Blues (1-0-2) and the Force (1-0-2) ended round robin play tied for second place in the standings with five points.

Because the two teams won the same number of games and tied their earlier meeting in the competition, the third tie-breaker (goal differential) was needed to break the deadlock.

The Blues lost the tie-breaker based on having a two-goal differential (5-3) in their three matches, while the Force (8-5) had a three goal differential.

The Force will now face the Ponte Vedra Storm in the championship game Sunday. The Storm (2-0-1) finished round robin play in first place with 7 points.

Kickoff is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Eastern/7:30 a.m. Pacific.

The Blues under-15 club played to a scoreless tie for the second straight day, this time against the San Diego Surf club team.

The Blues, who outshot the Surf 14-5, finished round robin play 0-1-2 and in fifth place with two points.

The San Diego Surf will take on the Dallas Texans Red team in the under-15 title game Sunday afternoon at 4 p.m. Eastern/1 p.m. Pacific.