Over the course of two days at Davis Legacy Soccer Complex and Granite Regional Park in Sacramento, 100 different U9 and U10 State Cup champions were crowned in the culmination of an event that began more than three months prior.

In what’s the largest state cup competition in the country, teams were whittled down to just four per bracket prior to this weekend, setting up an exciting two days of action in which teams played in the semifinals and then finals, with just a handful of squads coming out on top.

“It was a great weekend of competition, one that featured tons of high quality games that went down to the wire in a competitive manner,” said U9-U13 NorCal State Cup Coordinator John Stoppelmann. “The beauty of the NorCal State Cup is that we’re able to balance the divisions so that each team plays other teams of similar skill levels, ensuring for the best possible development for all players.”

The matches going final this Saturday and Sunday, represents the end of the first part of NorCal Premier Soccer’s State Cup, which began the year with more than 3,300 teams from the U9-U14 age groups.

Also in play this weekend were sides from the U11 and U12 Gold, Silver, and Bronze divisions, which played round of 16 and quarterfinal matchups at Mistlin Sports Complex in Ripon and Turlock Sports Complex.

But as for the U9 and U10 State Cup, four overall champions were determined, with the State Division titles coming down to the wire on each day.

For a full list of results, click here.

Here are your State Division recaps:

U9

U9 Boys State Division
11/10	Marin FC		2-1		Walnut Creek Surf
In a back and forth game in which both teams scored in the first five minutes of play, Marin FC eventually ousted Walnut Creek Surf thanks to a late second half goal from Grant Richman, who hit the back of the net in the 42nd minute. Marin FC got on the board early, with Leibe Diaz scoring in just the first minute before Emmett Wood equalized just four minutes later for Walnut Creek Surf. And then the match became a deadlock, only for Richman to score eight minutes from time to help bring the title back to the North Bay.

U9 Girls State Division
11/9	Modesto Ajax United		5-3		Mustang SC
In a matchup between two clubs that are typically amongst the most successful at the younger age group, goals came early and often in this U9 Girls State Division final. While both teams couldn't stop hitting the back of the net, Modesto Ajax United eventually came out on top, scoring five, while allowing just three to give Central California yet another State Division title. Jade Alves was the player of the match for Ajax, scoring a hat trick while also setting up another goal in the 5-3 victory.

U10

U10 Girls State Division
11/10	Modesto Ajax United		1-0		Santa Clara Sporting
While Santa Clara Sporting came into the match as defending State Division finalists, it was ultimately Modesto Ajax United who prevailed, winning thanks to a solitary goal from Grace Walton. In an otherwise even matchup, Walton hit the back of the net just 20 minutes in, ensuring that the U10 Girls State Cup title would head back to Modesto.

U10 Boys State Division
11/9	CV Futbol Academy		4-1		Marin FC
In a matchup between the defending State Division Champions and a new challenger, the status quo remained as CV Futbol Academy retained their title by defeating Marin FC via a 4-1 scoreline. While the North Bay side created chances, there was no stopping CV on the day, who put four into the back of the net to make them the latest team to have repeated as State Cup champions.