Zen Sports Group and MINIUSA are proud to announce that two young players from the DFW Tornados Club are to be the proud recipients of the prestigious MINI - Panda Cup 2008 Scholarship Award.

Both Claire Booher, DFW Tornados '90 Girls coached by Kevin Fralick, and Michael Hasbach DFW Tornados '91 Boys coached by Paul Robinson, hold the values, character, and spirit of future leaders which Panda Cup embraces. Their dedication to soccer, sacrifice for excellence and team camaraderie puts them in a very special light.

They will receive a commemorative glass award, letter of acknowledgement and a check for $250 each for their future academics in higher education.

They will be honored at the VIP reception at the host hotel for Panda Cup 2009 opening night , Friday March 28.

2009 awards to be presented Saturday April 4. Information will be provided.