California Titans 18U gutted out a close 4-2 win against Texas Tornado 18U.

California Titans 18U gained the winning advantage on a goal by Hunter Stanley 1:44 into the second period and hung on until final buzzer.

Stanley had two goals and one assist to lead California Titans 18U.

California Titans 18U kept Texas Tornado 18U's goalie busy throughout the game, and Alex Gross made 28 saves on 32 shots.

California Titans 18U also got points from Corey Pelone, who also registered one goal and three assists to lead the team in points. California Titans 18U also got a goal from Eric Weber as well. More assists for California Titans 18U came via Taylor Hickman, who had two and Samu Suominen and Quinton Wunder, who contributed one a piece.

Texas Tornado 18U stifled California Titans 18U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Texas Tornado 18U's defense let in more goals than it usually has this year. Texas Tornado 18U is averaging 1.6 goal against for the season.

Texas Tornado 18U was helped by Jack Moore, who racked up one goal. Moore scored 8:08 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Texas Tornado 18U. Colin Whitt provided the assist. Brennen Miller also scored for Texas Tornado 18U. Other players who recorded assists for Texas Tornado 18U were Dalton Skelly, who had one.

California Titans 18U took out Grant Payne after he had made five saves and installed Joe Licata in goal, where he finished with 22 saves and the win. California Titans 18U incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors. Texas Tornado 18U incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with three minors.