INTRA BU14 reaches finals in Charity Cup Tournament

Ramona Soccer League Competitive Division INTRA participated in the 2013 San Diego Charity Cup tournament June 15 and 16, and the Boys Under 14 team reached the finals.

Proceeds from the tournament benefited Rady Children’s Hospital.

The INTRA Boys U-14 team’s first game was against El Cajon Matrix U-14 White and ended in a 7-1 victory. The team beat La Mesa Matrix 6-2 in its second game.

On Sunday, June 16, the boys played Vegas Galaxy and won 1-0. INTRA BU14 placed first, undefeated in its bracket, and advanced on to the finals.

The championship game between INTRA and Vegas Galaxy ended in a 2-1 loss for INTRA. With numerous injuries, the boys were left with no subs after 10 minutes in the first half. Three injured players continued on the field for the remainder of the game, playing through pain and showing how much heart and love they have for the game, noted the coaches. Coach Gabriel Ocampo and his staff said they were very proud of the boys and their dedication.

INTRA Boys U14’s next tournament will be July 13 and 14 at the Kick For Hope tournament. Proceeds from this tournament will benefit children in Africa whose lives are ravaged by poverty and disease.