The Pajaro Valley United 2013 boys team was crowned NorCal State Cup champions after an impressive nine-month campaign competing against top teams across Northern California.
PV United defeated Albion Silicon Valley of San Mateo in a hard-fought 1-0 victory in the Gold Division finals at the Davis Legacy Soccer Complex on April 26.
“It was a tightly contested game that showcased the team’s discipline, teamwork and unwavering competitive spirit,” said PV United manager Adriana Mata in an email.
PV United ‘13 is a program under the Pajaro Valley Youth Soccer Club. The team is made up of 17 dedicated middle school student-athletes — 15 from Pajaro Valley Unified School District and two from Watsonville Prep.
Their journey began in the group stage and advanced through a highly competitive knockout phase, which included more than 850 teams across 30 divisions.
As a result of their achievement, the players will be honored by the San Jose Earthquakes in May and July.
Mata said this recognition reflects not only their success on the field, but also their consistent demonstration of resilience, determination and strong character throughout the season.
“Their ability to persevere against high-level competition speaks to their growth not only as athletes, but as teammates and young leaders in our community,” she said.
