OC Rush remains in first after 3-1 win

Orange Coast United Rush girls Under-12 Division soccer club

maintained its grip on first place Saturday by defeating the Canyon

Classic FC of Anaheim Hills, 3-1, at Estancia High in Costa Mesa.

Amy Staudinger scored the first goal for OCU Rush with an assist from

Samantha Castillo in an otherwise defensive-minded first half of play.

Cindy Mendoza and Courtney Anderson both scored second half goals to

help seal the victory for OCU Rush, which continues to lead the Coast

Soccer League standings.

Defense, which has become a trademark for OCU Rush this season, again

was outstanding against Canyon Classic FC. Leading the way were

goalkeeper Tori Rocke, sweeper Elyse VanLeer, Amanda Shaw, Brittany

Koster, Robin Ibbetson, Jennifer Powell, Chelsea Wisdom, Brianna Baker,

and Sasha Key.