A Pacific Youth Soccer League team became the first team from Pacific Beach to win the Mesa Soccer Recreational All-Star Tournament last month. Team PB captured the under-14 title by beating Peninsula Soccer League All-Stars 3-1 on Dec. 20 at Hickman Field in Clairemont Mesa. “It is an awesome accomplishment for the Pacific Beach area and our league,” said Team PB head coach Ernie Sandoval. “It was emotionally overwhelming.” During the two-day tournament, Team PB did not drop a match. On Dec. 19, they beat teams from Clairemont Mesa, Valley Center and Oceanside, and tied the Peninsula Soccer League (PSL) All-Stars, their rivals from Ocean Beach. The following day they beat Vista Soccer 3-0 in the semifinals and knocked off the rival PSL All-Stars 3-1 in the championship match. “They’re all champions,” Sandoval said. “Now they know what it feels like to be a champion.” Team PB has been together for a few years and when they first started playing together, Sandoval made a promise to the team if they won the tournament. That promise involved a trip to the Magic Kingdom. “A couple of years ago, I told them if we win this thing, I’m taking you guys to Disneyland, just kind of kidding around,” Sandoval said. “We blew away the competition.” Sandoval is asking the community to help get this Disneyland dream off the ground. He estimates total costs for a package to the amusement park at $1,500. For more information about Pacific Youth Soccer League, visit pyslsoccer.org. Those interested in making a donation can contact Sandoval at [email protected].