Auburn Youth Soccer crowned a new champion last weekend.

Synergy BU-14 defeated the Chinook Fire 95 Sparks from Vancouver, Wash., 2-0, Sunday morning at Starfire Sports Complex Stadium in Tukwila to capture the Washington State Challenge Cup.

Synergy scored quickly in the first period and never trailed. Aggressive play and strong defense were keys to the win.

“Last year (coach Tom Persons) and I didn’t see how you boys could get any better, and now here we are champions,” emotional coach Steve Flint addressed his team after the championship win.

Synergy faced another formidable challenge Saturday in Eastside FC 95 Barros in the semifinal round to advance to the championship. Synergy scored two unanswered goals in the first period to lead 2-0 at the half. But Eastside roared back and tied the game at 2-2 with three minutes remaining.

Synergy responded by scoring the winning goal with only 30 seconds left in the match.

The next stop for AYSA Synergy BU-14 is the regional tournament in Medford, Ore., June 16-20.

Members of the team are: Kenzie Chong, Curtis English, Angel Ferrer, Brody Fitzsimmons, Tyler Free, Dalton Meyers, Zac Morris, Andrew Nordlie, Blake Persons, Stevin Peters, Garrett Rudolph, Ben Shaver, Jaykob Sloan, Colton Tracy, Lucas Turner, Ryan Utz and Trey Wilson.