Congratulations to Javanon's U16s, who became US Youth Soccer Region II champions after a 3-1 victory against powerhouse Eclipse Select of Illinois in the final Wednesday.
They will now travel to play at the US Youth Soccer National Championships at Burns Park Soccer Complex in Little Rock, Arkansas from July 22-27.
The Louisville outfit got off to great start in the final when Brandon Causey put them 1-0 up after five minutes. Tyler Riggs doubled their lead on the half hour mark, before Eclipse pulled one back two minutes later.
However, a third from Will Vitalis in the second half after 72 minutes sealed the deal for the team's first regional triumph - and the first for Javanon since 2006, when its U19s went all the way to national glory.
Coach Tim Chastonay told The Evening News & The Tribune the team has been progressing all year and really started to peak at the right time.
"They have played their best soccer through State Cup and now Midwest Regionals," he said. "If they continue to work hard over the next month, they will certainly make a solid showing in Little Rock."
