By Erik Harris, sports editor
FOLEY — The Trussville United Soccer Club scored a state championship over the weekend in Foley.
Head coach Lars Wilemse led his Blaze 03 girls to a title in the 40th Alabama Soccer Association State Cup at the Foley Sports Complex. His squad, which is comprised mainly of high school seniors, delivered in the crucial moments, claiming a 6-1 victory over Shoals SC in the tournament semifinals and finishing with 2-1 win over United SC in the championship match.
The core of the roster has been playing together for several years, although each year brings with it a few new faces. This year’s group includes girls from Trussville (4), Clay (3), Irondale (3), Pell City (2), Pinson (1), Fultondale (1), Center Point (1) and Oneonta (1).
Team managers are Becky Horst and Doug Horst. The full roster can be seen below:
- (GP) Estefania Martinez Aguilar
- (GP) Emma White
- (GP) Baylee McGuirt
- Dejah Cope
- Katerine Flores
- Sam Garcia
- Nicole Grisso
- Lizbeth Hernandez
- Leah Horst
- Ashley Leon
- Ashley Mazuca
- Hannah Moss
- Mercy Powers
- Janet Ramos
- Deven Williamson
- Victoria Johnson