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Posted on: Friday, June 27, 2003

Colorado ousts Mililani boys; four Hawai'i teams advance to semifinals

By Brandon Masuoka
Advertiser Staff Writer

Ryan Bibilone II of the Mililani Soccer Club Strikers '87 Gold team, left, and the Colorado Storm Royal's Luke Jackson go up for a header in a boys-under-16 quarterfinal at the U.S. Youth Soccer Far West Regional. Colorado won, 4-2.

Gregory Yamamoto • The Honolulu Advertiser

A hot-shooting Colorado forward and a second-half rally proved too much to handle for the Mililani Soccer Club Strikers '87 Gold team yesterday at the 2003 U.S. Youth Soccer Far West Regional Championships.

Tyler Dater scored three times — including the go-ahead goal in the second half — as the Colorado Storm Royal eliminated Mililani, 4-2, in the boys-under-16 quarterfinals at Waipi'o Peninsula Soccer Park.

Mililani led 2-1 in the first half, but Colorado scored three unanswered goals in the final 30 minutes.

"We're disappointed," Mililani forward Ryan Bibilone II said. "But I'm proud of our team. We worked hard. We didn't give up. It was just hard luck at the end."

Mililani was one of 10 Hawai'i teams that advanced to yesterday's quarterfinals. Four advanced into today's semifinals: HSC Bulls '91 Kaula (Boys U12), Ho'okalakupua GFA (Girls U12), Leahi '90 (Wild Card) (Girls U13) and HSC Bulls '86 Kaula (Girls U17). No team from Hawai'i has ever won a Far West Regional championship and advanced to the nationals.

The Far West Regional Championships is the largest soccer tournament in Hawai'i history. The 212-team tournament is being hosted by Hawai'i for the first time and features 4,000 players.

Yesterday, Dater emerged as one of the stars with his three-goal performance. Steve Sherman scored Colorado's other goal. Keoni Haole and Bibilone each scored once for Mililani.

"It was our first regional appearance for most of our players on our team," Dater said. "No one in Colorado thought we would make it this far."

Tiana Kealoha of Leahi '90 backed off when approached by a player from the Rio Vista Tiburonas New Mexico in a girls-under-13 match at Waipi'o Peninsula Soccer Park. Leahi '90 won, 1-0.

Gregory Yamamoto • The Honolulu Advertiser

Mililani, which is making its fourth consecutive regional appearance, reached one of its goals by advancing out of pool play for the first time. Mililani beat Oregon on Monday, tied Nevada on Tuesday and beat Alaska on Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals.

"We drew a really tough Colorado team," Mililani coach Ric Miller said. "Next year our goal is to get to the finals."

Bibilone, a junior-to-be at Leilehua High School, called yesterday's loss a "heartbreaker."

"But that's all right," Bibilone said. "We'll be back next year."

Colorado made the most of its scoring opportunities yesterday. Sherman's goal (61st minute) tied the game at 2 and set the stage for Dater's heroics. On the go-ahead goal, Dater raced past the defense and headed the ball over a charging Mililani goalie in the 83rd minute.

Dater added his third goal five minutes later off an assist by Kellen Johnson.

In the first half, Dater scored the game's first goal (11th minute) on an unassisted shot near the top of the penalty area. Mililani's Haole tied the game 21 minutes later. Lokahi Bounds was credited with the assist.

In second half, Bibilone scored off an assist by Justin Ching, giving Mililani a 2-1 lead at the 59-minute mark.

Two minutes later, Colorado tied the score, and added two more goals in the final 10 minutes.

Notes: Mililani midfielder Justin Ching was taken by ambulance to Kapi'olani Medical Center at Pali Momi after he struck his hip on the metal goal post during the second half. Ching was trying to stop a Colorado break and was running "full speed" when he struck the post and injured his hip, Miller said. A hospital spokeswoman yesterday said she could not provide any information on Ching.

How Hawai'i teams fared in yesterday's quarterfinals

BOYS

HSC Bulls '91 Kaula 3, New Mexico Classic Red Star 2 (penalty kicks). Keith Lum scored two goals (30th minute, 53rd minute) and Hawai'i edged New Mexico in penalty kicks (5-4) in the boys-under-12 division. Hawai'i will play Colorado at 10 a.m. on Field 9 in today's semifinals.

Arizona Cisco Toros 2, WSC Volcanoes '90 0. Arizona eliminated Hawai'i in the boys-under-13 division.

Colorado Storm Royal 4, MSC Strikers '87 Gold 2. Keoni Haole (32nd minute) and Ryan Bibilone (59th minute) each scored one goal for Hawai'i in the boys-under-16 division.

Cal-South ISC Strikers 2, HSC Bulls '85 Kaula B 1 (penalty kicks). California-South defeated Hawai'i in penalty kicks (4-0) in the boys-under-18 division. Two players received red cards and 11 yellow cards were handed out in the game that ended with nine players on the field on each team. Hawai'i's Stephen Carlson scored one goal in the second half. Members of the California-South boys-under-17 national championship team now play on the ISC Strikers team.



GIRLS

Ho'okalakupua GFA 4, New Mexico FC West Flash 0. Chelsey Goo scored two goals (37th minute, 42nd minute), and Katherine Kamida (15th minute) and Mari Carmichael (59th minute) each added one as Hawai'i shut out New Mexico in the girls-under-12 division. Hawai'i will play Cal-North at 2 p.m. on Field 9 in today's semifinals.

Leahi '90 (Wild Card) 1, Rio Vista Tiburonas New Mexico 0. Chyanne Alejado scored one goal (43rd minute) to lead Hawai'i past New Mexico in the girls-under-13 division. Hawai'i will play Cal-South at 8 a.m. on Field 18 in today's semifinals.

Slammers FC Cal-South 2, Leahi '89 1. Hawai'i's Samantha Teramae scored one goal (59th minute) in the girls-under-14 division.

Colorado Rush Nike Colorado 3, Leahi '87 0. Colorado eliminated Hawai'i in the girls-under-16 division.

HSC Bulls '86 Kaula G 3, LOSC Fushion Oregon 0. Ashley Collins (4th minute), Nicole Harris (70th minute) and Rachael Lau (82nd minute) each scored one goal to lead Hawai'i past Oregon in the girls-under-17 division. Hawai'i will play Cal-North at 2 p.m. on Field 11 in today's semifinals.

SASC Strikers Cal-South 1, HSC Bulls '84 Kaula G 0. California-South eliminated Hawai'i in the girls-under-19 division.



STANDINGS, SCORES, AND SCHEDULES

BOYS

Under 19

• Quarterfinals

Yesterday's Results

Arizona-Wild 2, Arizona 0

Cal-South 6, Washington 0

Colorado 3, Cal-North 0

Oregon 1, New Mexico 0

• Semifinals

Today's Games

Arizona-Wild vs. Oregon, noon, No. 7

Cal-South vs. Colorado, noon, No. 11

• Championship

Tomorrow

1:45 p.m., No. 23

Under 18

• Quarterfinals

Yesterday's Results

Oregon 1, New Mexico 0

Cal-North 3, Nevada 0

Colorado 3, Washington 0

Cal-South 2, Hawai'i 1, penalty kicks (Hawai'i's goal scorer: Stephen Carlson)

• Semifinals

Today's Games

Oregon vs. Cal-South, 2 p.m., No. 5

Cal-North vs. Colorado, 2 p.m., No. 6

• Championship

Tomorrow

1:15 p.m., No. 7

Under 17

• Quarterfinals

Yesterday's Results

New Mexico 2, Cal-North 1

Colorado 2, Montana 0

Cal-South 2, New Mexico-Wild 1

Arizona 3, Oregon 0

• Semifinals

Today's Games

New Mexico vs. Colo., 10 a.m., No. 12

Cal-South vs. Arizona, 10 a.m., No. 17

• Championship

Tomorrow

8:30 a.m., No. 6

Under 16

• Quarterfinals

Yesterday's Results

Colorado 4, Hawai'i 2 (Keoni Haole, Ryan Bibilone)

Cal-South 3, Nevada 0

Washington 2, Oregon 1

New Mexico 3, Cal-North 1

• Semifinals

Today's Games

Colorado vs. N. Mexico, 8 a.m., No. 12

Cal-South vs. Wash., 8 a.m., No. 17

• Championship

Tomorrow

10 a.m., No. 8

Under 15

• Quarterfinals

Yesterday's Results

Oregon 3, Cal-North 2

Cal-South 3, Colorado 0

Utah 2, Washington 0

Arizona 4, Nevada 0

• Semifinals

Today's Games

Oregon vs. Arizona, 2 p.m., No. 12

Cal-South vs. Utah, 2 p.m., No. 17

• Championship

Tomorrow

11:30 a.m., No. 15

Under 14

• Quarterfinals

Yesterday's Results

Cal-South 6, Nevada-Wild 0

Washington 4, New Mexico 1

Arizona 2, Oregon 1

Cal-North-Wild 2, Washington-Wild 0

• Semifinals

Today's Games

Cal-South vs. Washington, 8 a.m., No. 5

Arizona vs. Cal-North-Wild, 8 a.m., No. 6

• Championship

Tomorrow

9:30 a.m., No. 16

Under 13

• Quarterfinals

Yesterday's Results

Cal-North 2, Nevada 1

Cal-South 4, Washington 2

Oregon 3, Colorado 0

Arizona 2, Hawai'i 0

• Semifinals

Today's Games

Cal-North vs. Arizona, noon, No. 18

Cal-South vs. Oregon, 2 p.m., No. 18

• Championship

Tomorrow

Noon, No. 11

Under 12

• Quarterfinals

Yesterday's Results

Cal-South 6, Arizona 0

Hawai'i 3, New Mexico 2, penalty kicks (Keith Lum 2)

Colorado 6, Cal-North 1

Cal-South-Wild 2, Oregon 1

• Semifinals

Today's Games

Cal-South vs. Cal-So.-Wild, 8 a.m., No. 9

Hawai'i vs. Colorado, 10 a.m., No. 9

• Championship

Tomorrow

8 a.m., No. 9

GIRLS

Under 19

• Quarterfinals

Yesterday's Results

Colorado 5, Arizona 1

Washington 6, Oregon 1

Cal-South 1, Hawai'i 0

Cal-North 4, Nevada 2

• Semifinals

Today's Games

Colorado vs. Cal-North, 10 a.m., No. 5

Washington vs. Cal-South, 10 a.m., No. 6

Championship

Tomorrow

10:00 a.m., No. 23

Under 18

• Quarterfinals

Yesterday's Results

Oregon 1, Utah 0

Colorado 2, Washington 1

Cal-North 4, Cal-South 0

Arizona 3, New Mexico 1

• Semifinals

Today's Games

Oregon vs. Colorado, 8 a.m., No. 7

Cal-North vs. Arizona, 8 a.m., No. 11

• Championship

Tomorrow

9:30 a.m., No. 7

Under 17

• Quarterfinals

Yesterday's Results

Arizona 1, Cal-South 0

Cal-North 2, Nevada 1

Hawai'i 3, Oregon 0 (Hawai'i's goal scorers: Ashley Collins, Nicole Harris, Rachael Lau)

Colorado 4, Washington 0

• Semifinals

Today's Games

Arizona vs. Colorado, 2 p.m., No. 7

Cal-North vs. Hawai'i, 2 p.m., No. 11

• Championship

Tomorrow

Noon, No. 6

Under 16

• Quarterfinals

Yesterday's Results

Cal-South 2, Washington 1

Cal-North 2, Oregon 1

Colorado 3, Hawai'i 0

Arizona 3, Utah 2

• Semifinals

Today's Games

Cal-South vs. Arizona, noon, No. 5

Cal-North vs. Colorado, noon, No. 6

• Championship

Tomorrow

1:45 p.m., No. 8

Under 15

• Quarterfinals

Yesterday's Results

Cal-North 2, Washington 0

Cal-South 2, Oregon 1

Utah 4, Colorado 2

Arizona 2, Nevada 0

• Semifinals

Today's Games

Cal-North vs. Cal-South, 10 a.m., No. 7

Utah vs. Arizona, 10 a.m., No. 11

• Championship

Tomorrow

8 a.m., No. 15

Under 14

• Quarterfinals

Yesterday's Results

Cal-South 2, Hawai'i 1 (Samantha Teramae)

Cal-North 1, Alaska 0

Arizona 3, Colorado 2

Cal-South-Wild 1, New Mexico 0

• Semifinals

Today's Games

Cal-South vs. Cal-So.-Wild, noon, No. 12

Cal-North vs. Arizona, noon, No. 17

• Championship

Tomorrow

1:15 p.m., No. 16

Under 13

• Quarterfinals

Yesterday's Results

Hawai'i-Wild 1, New Mexico 0 (Chyanne Alejado)

Cal-South-Wild 3, Arizona 0

Cal-North 2, Cal-South 0

Colorado 2, Idaho 0

• Semifinals

Today's Games

HI.-Wild vs. Cal-So.-Wild, 8 a.m., No. 18

Cal-North vs. Colorado, 10 a.m., No. 18

• Championship

Tomorrow

8:30 a.m., No. 11

Under 12

• Quarterfinals

Yesterday's Results

Cal-South 5, Utah 1

Cal-North 3, Oregon 2

Hawai'i 4, New Mexico 0 (Chelsey Goo 2, Katherine Kamida, Mari Carmichael)

Cal-North-Wild 2, Arizona 1

• Semifinals

Today's Games

Cal-South vs. Cal-North-Wild, noon, No. 9

Cal-North vs. Hawai'i, 2 p.m., No. 9

• Championship

Tomorrow

11:30 a.m., No. 9