Whenever possible, the Tribune will publish highlights from the Healdsburg Youth Soccer League as written by league officials.
U12 Boys
While Healdsburg Olimpico had a bye this past weekend, in their opener the previous week they played Cloverdale in their first home match. The game ended 6-2 in favor of the home team. The following Sunday Olimpico took the field again, this time in Windsor versus the Hawks where Olimpico was once again victorious. Both teams played a great game. Notable goals were scored by Edwin Lopez, Adan Velasquez, Jason Espinosa Wanzer, and Sebastian Callinan.
The Healdsburg Panthers were victorious against a well-matched Cloverdale opponent. London Hughes scored the lone goal from distance to bring home the 1-0 victory.
The Healdsburg Rams fought a hard pitched battle on their home field this Sunday, and despite an early goal by Luke Landros and tenacious defense from goalie Jack Beckman and Ricardo Diaz at center back, the team succumbed in the second half but will look to return to their winning ways next Sunday afternoon at Wilson Ranch.
U12 Girls
The Healdsburg Dire Wolves continued to gel as a team and lost a close match in Windsor 0-1. Playing without subs, there was no rest for any player but the entire team stepped up to make the game a nail-biter. Hannah Jenkins and Janelle Bekker played excellent games in goal.
On Saturday the Healdsburg Devils won a thrilling 4-3 match in an away game in Windsor. Maebel Evans started the scoring for the Devils and Chiara Mork rounded out the scoresheet with a hat trick. They returned to Wilson Ranch on Sunday to play a second Windsor team and won 4-1 in another close match. Goals by Maria Castro (2) and Chiara Mork (2) were supported by outstanding defense to seal the victory. Bella Maguglio had several key stops playing central defender, while Eve Kladder and Remy Dorance both had diving saves as goalies that were the highlights of the match.
U14 Boys
Healdsburg Phantoms faced the Healdsburg Red Ravens in a battle of local teams on Saturday. The Phantoms were victorious 4-1 with goals with Abran Gonzalez scoring for the Red Ravens. Ravens goalie Giovanni Fernandez had over 7 saves to keep the Ravens within striking distance. The roar of the crowd could be heard from blocks away after some of his spectacular aerial saves.
The Red Ravens tied 5-5 on Sunday in an away game in Windsor. Xavier Gonzalez had a hat trick while Abran Gonzalez had a brace for the scores. Jenner Kozubal had multiple assists for his team. It was one of the weekend’s most exciting games.
The Healdsburg Aztec Warriors were victorious 5-0 at home on Saturday against their Windsor opponents. Silvestre Castro (2), Anthony Espinoza (2), and Edwin Cruz all scored in the match.
On Sunday the Aztec Warriors faced the Phantoms in another cross-town game. While the Aztec Warriors were victorious 5-1 it was a well-played and competitive match by both sides. Henry Smith scored two goals while both Castro and Espinoza found the back of the net again. Mason Radelfinger had a key assist during the match and Rhett Reed had two outstanding saves while in goal.
U14 Girls
The Healdsburg Habaneros lost a hard-fought home opener 4-1. After an infraction in the goalie box, Jacqueline Threlfall calmly stepped up and converted a penalty kick to get the Habaneros on the score sheet. Sarah Gleadall played amazing defense for the team in the loss.
After back-to-back games last weekend the Healdsburg Cobras had the weekend off.
U16 Boys
In an emotional return to the field, the HYSA Healdsburg U16 boys team won their opening two games. Playing for the first time since 2019, for many of the players this is their first season without coach Jeff Hausman, who passed away in 2020 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Coach Diego Gonzalez led the squad to the victories, beating Napa 6-2 and Willits 5-2. In the Willits victory, the team showed its grit in coming back from a 0-2 deficit with a strong second-half performance. Returning players Jeremiah Tinsley, Brandon Hausman and Flavio Fuhrer were singled out for their excellent play.
U16 Girls
The Healdsburg Red Devils also returned to the field for the first time since 2019 and won their opening match in Santa Rosa with a strong and balanced attack. Key goals were scored by Lucy Behrens, Siena Sbragia, Josie Mork, Lily Grace Brauninger, McKenzie Rigney, Lorelei Stuhlmuller and newcomer Jennifer Sanchez. Meher Dhiman dominated on defense and Jimena Pacheco had several key saves in goal.
