U13s: Border Battle champs

Congratulations go out to the Sporting Kansas City U13 Juniors, who were crowned champions of the 2012 Border Battle Tournament this weekend! The Under-13 squad went 2-0-1 in Pool A of the Boys U13 Russia division, advancing to the final and securing a 2-0 win over SLSG Metro - Pre Academy 98/99.

Check out video highlights below, with all 11 goals from the weekend captured by Chris Bihuniak...

The U14 Juniors were also in action at the tournament, hosted in Overland Park, and went 0-1-2 while playing up a year in Pool A of the Boys U15 Switzerland division. The Under-14's opened the competition with a 1-1 draw against KCSC Blackstars 96/97 before falling 3-2 to eventual group winners Galaxy 96/97 Blue on Saturday. The Juniors rebounded on Sunday with a scoreless draw versus FCX North Black.

Juniors at Border Battle

The Sporting Kansas City U13 and U14 Juniors will be competing at the 2012 Border Battle Tournament this weekend. Games will be held at the Overland Park Soccer Complex and Heritage Soccer Park, beginning tonight!

The Under-13 Juniors will play in Pool A of the Boys U13 Russia division. Their game schedule is as follows:

• vs Toca FC MLS at 5:15pm on Friday (OP-12)
• vs KCFC Magic at 8:20pm on Saturday (OP-4)
• vs KC Fusion Academy 98/99 at 3:30pm on Sunday (HSP-15)

The Under-14 Juniors will play up in Pool A of the Boys U15 Switzerland division.

• vs KCSC Blackstars 96/97 at 9:15pm on Friday (OP-3)
• vs Galaxy 96/97 Blue at 2:15pm on Saturday (HSP-8)
• vs FCX North Black at 3:00pm on Sunday (OP-2)

Good luck to both teams!