Tornados Are Winners

The Tornados finished the season with a phenomenal record of 13-1, and were awarded the Bronze Medal for their efforts at the AYSO In-House Tournament!

Our picnic, although a soggy one, was filled with some great laughs and good food. We hope you parents liked the "awards" as much as we enjoyed coming up with them. In case you didn't hear all of them, here they are:
2 Owen: He played well and improved every time he touched the ball… Sticking With It Award
3 Jace: He runs coast to coast with every position, he never tires and has a keen nose for where that ball is going – and he gets it! High Energy Player Award
4 Jonathan: Knocked to the ground several times a game, and chases after the ball with all his might - Greatest Effort Award
5 Luke: After getting hit in the face, chest and head several times, he used his karate skills to overcome his fear of the mighty soccer ball… No Fear Award
7 Joey:After chasing down the ball and beating the defender, a few games ago he knocked a ball 20’ in the air to watch it spin into the net - Coolest Goal of the Season Award
8 Kyle: Over the past few games, this young man showed just how high and far he could kick a soccer ball - Hidden Big Kicker Award
9 Riley: She’s got a brilliant mind for soccer and gives her all every practice and every game and will kick the ball right through her opponents if she wanted - Toughest Force Award
10 Emma: Beaming brightly any time she gets the opportunity to play net and stopping almost every shot that comes her way - Golden Goalie Award
11 Christopher: Balancing baseball and soccer is no easy task, but this young man managed to balance a baseball all star game and a soccer Tournament on the same day – Base-occer two-sport Award
12 Lea: Making sure that the coaches and her parents are aware that she knows virtually every player on every team - Greatest Tea Party Host Award
13 Troy: On and off the field, it’s extremely important to help your teammates and this young man does it so very well - Best Sideline Coach Award
14 Aaron: We marvel at the technique and style that makes watching the cartwheels as much fun as the goals themselves- Best Post Goal Celebration Award
15 Madison: The pitter patter of feet moving 100 miles per hour were put into high gear this season thanks to a special member of her family - Best Response to Grandma Award
16 Lawrence: Whether playing defense and stealing the ball, or scoring a goal on offense or booting big kicks from the goalie position, this young man never tires and never quits - Biggest Heart Award

And thank you so much for generous gifts! The gift cards were not necessary (but very much appreciated), and the soccer balls and cards signed by the kids were a perfect touch! Thank you, thank you!

With so much excitement this season, please be sure to check out 250 great photos (courtesy of Lea's Mom & Dad and Madison's Gramma) on the Shutterfly link:
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Way to go Tornados - you are all WINNERS! Have a great summer, and we'll see you soon!