It was a difficult end to Jalil Anibaba's prep soccer career last fall when his Davis High School team was upset by Vintage in the section playoffs, but there have hardly been any more down moments since then. Anibaba has been named to the 17-player roster for the Pan-American Games, which will begin Friday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The United States squad, coached by Bob Jenkins, will open the tournament on Sunday against Venezuela at 2:15 p.m. before taking on Bolivia on July 18 at 11 a.m.
Anibaba made his first appearance for the United States’ Under-20 national team in May, entering as a substitute in a game against Argentina. Anibaba was the Gatorade Player of the Year for the state of California this year.
Anibaba’s half brother, Josh Reese, a football standout at Davis High, will not play in the East-West All-Star Football Classic on Saturday at Napa High. Reese does plan to play in the Optimst All-Star Football Game July 28 at American River College.
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