{"id":4697,"date":"2025-11-11T17:50:55","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T17:50:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/briansumptersports.com\/?p=4697"},"modified":"2025-11-11T17:50:55","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T17:50:55","slug":"kysl-under-12-teams-reach-finals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/briansumptersports.com\/?p=4697","title":{"rendered":"KYSL under-12 teams reach finals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Dragons, Real Madrid takes part in Wonderland Tournament in Redding<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>REDDING &gt;&gt; The Konocti Youth Soccer League sent two under-12 boys travel teams, the Dragons and Real Madrid, to the Wonderland Tournament last weekend in Redding and both won all three of their bracket games before losing in their respective championship games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Dragons, coached by Alberto Hernandez, Monica Hernandez and Shaun Robinson, lost a 1-0 heartbreaker in the finals, the winning goal coming with just seconds to play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThat final was one of the most intense games we\u2019ve ever experienced,\u201d Hernandez said. \u201cI am so proud of the boys for all the work they put in this weekend, leaving it all on the field. Big shoutout to my awesome assistants, Monica Hernandez and Shaun Robinson, for their dedication on the sidelines and to our wonderful parents and siblings who support our team through it all.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Added Hernandez, \u201cOur team played great soccer, the forwards and midfielders made some amazing plays, lots of touches, and some great passes for goals. Our defense was solid in the back, and our tandem of goalies kept it to only two goals with some jaw-dropping saves.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Real Madrid team, led by head coach Anne Skeen and assistant coach Eric Johnson, also had a productive weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt was exciting to watch the boys connect so well on the field,\u201d Skeen said. \u201cEvery player stepped up and made an impact, whether it was through strong defense, smart passing or creating scoring opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Johnson praised the team\u2019s growing chemistry and hard work in practice, which is paying off in games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe team showcased outstanding skill, teamwork and determination throughout the competition,\u201d Skeen said. \u201cFrom the first whistle to the final game, every match highlighted the group\u2019s ability to play together as a true unit.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both KYSL under-12 teams travel to Sacramento Saturday and Sunday for the Super Rec Cup. Ten other KYSL teams are also in action at various tournaments this coming weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/briansumptersports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_9238-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4699\" srcset=\"https:\/\/briansumptersports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_9238-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/briansumptersports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_9238-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/briansumptersports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_9238-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/briansumptersports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_9238-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/briansumptersports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_9238-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dragons, Real Madrid takes part in Wonderland Tournament in Redding REDDING &gt;&gt; The Konocti Youth Soccer League sent two under-12 boys travel teams, the Dragons and Real Madrid, to the Wonderland Tournament last weekend in Redding and both won all three of their bracket games before losing in their respective championship games. 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