Downey Firecrackers, a girls 10u girls soccer team

The Downey Firecrackers, a girls 10u girls soccer team, won first place in the 2013 Area League playoff tournament last Saturday. The team is led by coach Robert Mercado and assistant coaches Leonel Perez and Robert Mancia. Players include Caricia Raygoza, Kristen Pena, Cynthia Robledo, Vanessa Nunez, Elizabeth Gamez, McKayla Mercado, Drew Gutierrez, Arianna Spathopoulos, Alejandra Perez and Kristy Mancia. ********** Published: January 17, 2013 - Volume 11 - Issue 40