NWA Lightning 95 Girls Black Soccer Team won the Gold Division of the TFC Blue Cup in Dallas, sponsored by the Texas Futbol Club of Dallas.
The NWA Lightning 95 Girls Black Soccer Team won the Gold Division of the TFC Blue Cup in Dallas, sponsored by the Texas Futbol Club of Dallas. The Lightning defeated the Dallas Sting Soccer Club 2-0 in the finals. This tournament win gives the Lighting their 26th tournament championship since the team was formed as U11 girls five years ago. The 95 girls also recently won their 4th straight undefeated Arkansas State League Division Title. The Arkansas State League is comprised of teams from Little Rock, Fort Smith, Searcy and the NWA area. The 95 Girls remain undefeated in state league play over the last four years of state league play. Team members are front row, from left, Taylor Lee, Ellen Lundy, Meagan Johnson, Kathryn Schmandt, Paige ONiell, Maggie Montoya, Lauren Cowgur and Ali Dougherty. Back row, from left, coach Doug Estrada, Emily Henbest, Tayler Estrada, Sara Lachance, Allie Johnson, Lauren Powers, Julie Whitlow, Maggie Young, Madison Sanders, Paulina Doubleday and coach Carlos Doubleday.
