Sacramento Sheriff’s Department soccer team takes silver medal in 3rd annual “9/11 Heroes Cup” tournament

Saturday August 23  -- The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department soccer team recently competed in an invitation only Law Enforcement/Fire Fighter tournament in remembrance of those who gave their lives and also helped in the tragedy of “9/11”.

MLS club Chivas USA hosted the 12 team tournament in Carson, CA with teams as far away as New York participating.The Sheriff’s Department team which consists of players from the Sacramento Sheriff’s Department, Sacramento Police Department, Roseville Police Department, California Highway Patrol, Sacramento County Probation and the California Department of Corrections, played five games in four days and were fortunate to make it to the final which was played INSIDE the Home Depot Center, home to the Los Angeles Galaxy and Chivas USA.

The Sheriff’s Department lost 2-0 to a talented Los Angeles Police Department team but the experience of playing inside the stadium was truly spectacular and the highlight of the tournament. “Imagine playing soccer on a putting green or a good fairway and you get the picture. It was the most incredible pitch I’ve ever walked on,” said team captain Sam Bates.  Sam’s daughter Katelyn Bates plays for Boca Jrs 97 - U11 with Coach Melissa Cavitt.

The Sheriff’s Department team would like to personally thank Brandon Cavitt, Dave Underhill and the entire Boca family for allowing them to train at Ashton Park in preparation for the tournament. Go Boca!