Garfield Loses To Branson In Division V State Boys' Soccer Final

SACRAMENTO — With much than 100 fans supporting from nan bleachers, Garfield High’s boys’ shot put connected a beardown capacity astatine nan inaugural CIF authorities Division V title crippled Saturday greeting earlier losing to Ross Branson 2-0 astatine Natomas High.

Two connection errors connected defense proved costly for nan Bulldogs, who took a autobus from East Los Angeles connected Friday, stayed overnight and were group to return aft nan match.

Coach Pablo Serrano praised his team. “I felt we played outstanding,” he said.

Goalkeeper Javier Zarate turned successful different awesome performance. “He tin only do truthful much,” Serrano said.

Zarate, without prodding, went up to CIF executive head Ron Nocetti and thanked him for what will go an yearly authorities shot title event.

On Friday, Irvine University won nan Division IV boys’ title pinch a 3-2 triumph complete Del Mar.

Cole Barkett, Jake Raboid and Brendan Leung scored goals.