The Mighty Bluebird Black team won the second
tournament in as many tries this year when they beat Searcy Live Wire
12-0, they then beat LRFC White 10-0, then beat ASC Red Devils 9-0, then
beat FC United 9-0 and in the finals beat LRFC 2-1. In the finals the
Bluebirds had 28 shots compared to only four for LRFC, but despite having
the ball on the defensive end LRFC got off to an early 1-0 lead when a
foul was called about a foot outside the box and they converted a direct
kick for a 1-0 score. The Bluebirds scored two goals in the second half,
the first by Haley Hatcher and the second by Larkin Hatcher off of an
assist from Leah Riner to win the game. Bluebirds had an excellent goalie
playing the final from Annie Stafford, while fullbacks Kelsey Smith, Megan
Batek, and Haley Filat played great defense. Olivia Caillouet handled
the top of the diamond when Leah Riner, Haley Hatcher, and Larkin Hatcher
contributing on both scores. The Bluebirds outscored their opponents 42-1
for the tournament.