Daily BulletinFriday's cool morning haze was giving way to hot sunshine as members of the Ontario-Montclair Outlaws' select girls' soccer team arrived at the Upland AYSO soccer complex in Cabrillo Park.

Members of the Division 1 girls' team were dressed in "civilian" clothing as they slowly made their way to their field. Soon, the group of 14 girls transformed themselves into soccer players complete with blue and black jerseys, knee-high blue socks, pads and cleats. They were ready to compete in yet another round of the American Youth Soccer Organization World Games 1998.

The group was one of several Ontario and Montclair teams in the competition. Before the game, members of the Outlaws team expressed their thoughts about the tournament.

"I like it," said Laura Egge, 16.

"It's been fun," added teammate Danielle Puchalski, 16.

Melissa Whitmore, 18, said she was enjoying playing teams from other parts of the state as well as from other states. The team had played Redwood and Corona by Friday morning. They had beaten Redwood, but had lost to Corona. According to their schedule, they were slated to play Corona again.

This time, they planned to win, the young women said.

Coach Dave Marin wanted his team to compete in the World Games and was happy they were selected to participate via a lottery.

"I wanted them to see how they do their programs in other states and countries," Marin said.

By this time, the Outlaws' opponents from Lancaster had finished warming up. The teams' captains met with the referee in the middle of the field. It was time to play.

"Let's score first," Marin yelled as his players took their positions.

Despite the heat, the opportunity to play in the World Games was exciting for team captains Rigo Pereida and Aaron Martinez.

Pereida, 16, was pleased Ontario was one of the host cities.

"It's good for people to see how Ontario soccer is played and how competitive it is," he said.

Aaron, 16, was impressed by how good the other teams were.

Coach Steve Flores said he tries to get his team involved in as many games and tournaments as he can.

"They are a talented team," he said. "They have been together - either playing with each or against each other - since they were 5 years old. They have made a name for Ontario in the soccer world. They have an excellent record."

The Storm was doing pretty well in the World Games as well. By Friday afternoon, the team of 16 had won two of its three games. Some felt the players had a good chance of taking the championship in their division.

"We've got a pretty good chance to win," Rigo said.

In the end, the team lost to a team from Kaneohe, Hawaii, 4-0, in the consolation championship game Sunday.