The Brandon Bean Invitational is this week

December 2, 2024 by Andy Morales, AZPreps365


Mica Mountain freshman Taylor Smith prepares for a shot against Sabino on Monday. The Thunderbolts won 8-0. (Andy Morales/AZPreps365)

Salpointe Catholic: Dec. 2-6

 

The Brandon Bean Invitational is held every year to honor a former Salpointe player who passed away in 1992 after an on-field collision at a soccer scrimmage. In addition, the tournament also honors former Salpointe girl’s player Laura Kea who died in an auto accident on her way to a soccer tournament.

The field consists of 24 teams with three days of pool play on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The quarterfinals and semifinals will also take place at Salpointe on Thursday and Friday at Ed Doherty Stadium.

 

MONDAY RESULTS

 

GIRLS FLIGHT

Rincon/University 1, Flowing Wells 1

Tucson 1, Marana 0

Mica Mountain 8, Sabino 0

Buena 8, Pusch Ridge 0


BOYS FLIGHT

Rincon/University 1, Flowing Wells 2

Tucson 0, Walden Grove 0

Mica Mountain 3, Nogales 2

Buena 3, Pusch Ridge 1

 

TUESDAY SCHEDULE

 

GIRLS FLIGHT

Flowing Wells vs. Canyon del Oro, noon

Ironwood Ridge vs. Tucson, 1:30 p.m.

Mica Mountain vs. Sunnyside, 3 p.m.

Salpointe vs. Buena, 4:30 p.m.


BOYS FLIGHT

Flowing Wells vs. Catalina Foothills, noon

Ironwood Ridge vs. Tucson, 1:30 p.m.

Sunnyside vs. Mica Mountain, 3 p.m.

Salpointe vs. Buena, 4:30 p.m.