Contributed by Arnold Andaya
The De La Salle Zobel Girls Football team won its 9th straight Alaska Cup under-16 championship last November 12 as they defeated Miriam 2-0.
On its road to the finals, DLSZ defeated Baguio FC, Ateneo de Davao, Los Banos and Statefields but lost their last elimination match against Miram. In the semi-finals, they defeated Makati Football School.
The team is composed of Nicole Andaya (captain), Sarah Castaneda (MVP), Sandy Palacios, Bea Escudero, Anicka Castaneda, Sabrina Nieras, Maxine Sebastian, Paulina Naguiat, Cristina Montelibano, Cheska Fabros, Angelica Zenarosa and Christina Espiritu. Coach is Tony Lopez.