EA to host indoor soccer tourney in July

Eastern Arizona College will host a five-on-five indoor soccer tournament, for children, teens and adults, July 14-15. - Jean-Daniel Francoeur Photo/Pexels

THATCHER — As a precursor to its newest sport beginning play this coming school year, Eastern Arizona College is hosting an indoor five-on-five soccer tournament in July.

The Monsters Mash-up will see players compete in four divisions:

● Third through fifth graders, Saturday, July 15, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

● Sixth through eighth graders, Saturday, July 15, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

● High schoolers, Friday, July 14, 6 p.m. to midnight

● Adults, Friday, July 14, 6 p.m. to midnight

A maximum of seven players is allowed per team, with four and a keeper on the pitch during play. Play will take place inside Guitteau Gymnasium.

Cost is $60 per team and teams must register by July 7. Go to Indoor 5v5 Soccer Tournament: Monsters Mash-up Tickets, Thatcher | Eventbrite to register a team.

Eastern’s first ever men’s and women’s soccer programs will debut in August. Schedules have not yet been released; however, Ottawa University Surprise announced its men’s and women’s teams will host EA for a pair of split squad scrimmages Aug. 12.

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