Gem State Tournament

Last weekend we all piled in the car and made a trip to Boise for the Gem State Tournament for Carson's soccer team. They were all so pumped and excited to play. They knew they would have to play hard and that only one team would give them a challenge, Boise Nationals. This team is the team that Rowan moved to when he moved to Boise (Carson Coaches son). We played them for a exchange game and lost 0-5. I must say they played extremely well and didn't lose one game but they were out scored by Boise United in points so they weren't able to play in the Championship game but they took 3rd. Mighty proud (out of 8 teams)

Carson and his team watching as the game gets started.

Booklyn likes Juan and they play together at most soccer games. She thought his beard was ticklish and fun to rub. Cute and silly.

Carson being the gentleman he is and handling the ball over to the opponent.

Carlos did not play soccer this season . He played football and played with a few boys in Boise.

Carlos waving at his mother and enjoying the warm temperature in Boise. Finally we had great weather for these tournaments. Yah!!

Carson cleaning off the sweat. It was hot if you can imagine that in Boise on October 22.

Carson being aggressive and going for a header.

Carson just kicking the ball and working hard. Boy how much flexibility has to come into play.

Michaela being a great babysitter for Brooklyn and Nate (Twins siblings of one of the boys on the soccer team).

Carson hustling to help with the ball.

A great shot of Carson fouling the opponent. He got called for many fouls this game but it only helped our team. They remained strong and won 3-0.

Carson kicking the ball and gaining control for his team.

I love the facial expressions on his face. They are so intense and focused.

Just after a header. I worry about headers but Carson says if you hit them just right it doesn't hurt.

The aggressive player, Carson. He is doing so well in soccer. He has grown so much and it's a joy to watch and cheer him on. Good Job Pocatello United and Carson Figueroa for some great games in Boise. The overall standing for the year was 16-2 (they lost an exchange game to a U-14 Utah team and to Boise United a U-13 team too)