VENTURA GIRLS' TEAM COMES HOME.Byline: Vincent Bonsignore Daily News Staff Writer One of the top 14-and-under girls' soccer teams in the country will be the featured attraction at the Simi Valley Simi Valley (sē`mē, sĭm`ē), city (1990 pop. 100,217), Ventura co., SW Calif. in an oil, fruit, and farm region; laid out 1887, inc. 1969. Labor Day Labor Day, holiday celebrated in the United States and Canada on the first Monday in September to honor the laborer. It was inaugurated by the Knights of Labor in 1882 and made a national holiday by the U.S. Congress in 1894. tournament this weekend. The Ventura Milenium, which won the Triple Crown Youth Soccer National Tournament in Denver last month, will compete Saturday through Monday in the annual tournament. In all, more than 200 teams in nine boys' and girls' age groups will participate. The tournament will be played on fields at Santa Susana Santa Susana can refer to several places:
The Milenium, which has enjoyed a successful travel season this summer, looks forward to playing close to home this weekend. ``It will be nice because we won't have to waste any money on hotel rooms or drive far to play,'' said Alicia Coenen, one of the top players for the Milenium. Coenen was the Most Valuable Player at the national tournament in Denver. In addition, Brittny McDonald, Sarah Bailey and Amelia Waltz earned All-American honors in Denver. The Milenium beat the South Dakota South Dakota (dəkō`tə), state in the N central United States. It is bordered by North Dakota (N), Minnesota and Iowa (E), Nebraska (S), and Wyoming and Montana (W). state champions 5-2 in the national championship game. ``This is a very skillful skill·ful adj. 1. Possessing or exercising skill; expert. See Synonyms at proficient. 2. Characterized by, exhibiting, or requiring skill. and hard-working team,'' said Ventura coach Trisha Kimball-Butterbaugh. ``The thing that stands out is that they've very competitive and motivated.'' Earlier this summer the Milenium took second place in the Long Beach Sun and Turf International Soccer Tournament in Long Beach, losing 4-3 to the South Bay Force in overtime in the championship game. Coenen credits teamwork for Ventura's success. Most of the girls on the team have played together for three years, creating a comfort level that is evident on and off the field. ``Everybody gets along and we have fun with each other,'' Coenen said. ``But we know when to be serious, too. Even when we yell at one another we know that nobody is mad. We just want to win.'' The Milenium concludes its travel season this weekend, and opens El Camino Real El Camino Real (Spanish for The Royal Road or The King's Highway) was the name of a series of pre-automobile highways linking the various New World colonies of Spain:
``We'll use this tournament as a tune-up for the league season,'' Kimball-Butterbaugh said. ``This is a great chance to play other quality teams and stay in shape. Other Labor Day events in the area include a free Concert in the Park on Monday at the Conejo Community Park at the corner of Dover and Hendrik avenues in Thousand Oaks. The concert, sponsored by the Conejo Recreation and Park District, features the Conejo Pops Orchestra
A Pops orchestra is an orchestra that plays popular music and show tunes as well as well-known classical works. directed by Elmer Ramsey. Guest vocalist Jim Weber will also perform. The concert begins at 5 p.m. |
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