Soccer league creates ‘electric’ atmosphere
Published 4:24 pm Friday, August 16, 2024
Loyalty Dawson of the Raptors scores a goal on this kick during his team’s victory in the Rookie Division championship game.
From left, Raptors Coach Cam, in gray, and Blue Devils Coach Lopez, in blue, confer with their respective teams during a stoppage in play amid the Rookie Division title game.
Play unfolds in the Rookie Division championship game at Armory Field during the final day of the sixth annual Camp25/FDPR Soccer League.
Lola Lopez, center, advances on the ball as other players converge during the Rookie Division championship game of the sixth annual Camp25/FDPR Soccer League.
Kavion Long looks to make the most of an opportunity on offense amid the Junior Division title game.
Gage Worrell keeps his eyes on the ball as he initiates his team’s offense.
Channing Grant pushes the ball forward amid the 2024 Camp25/FDPR Soccer League’s Junior Division title game.
Reagan Johnson looks to send the ball upfield.
Vying for possession of the ball during the Rookie Division championship game on July 31 are, from left, Lola Lopez, Grant Bailey and Thomas Bolin.
Jayden Putnam navigates with the ball on offense amid the Junior Division title game.
Logan Jeter strides forward on offense while eyeing a scoring opportunity.
Christian Tinsley, center, evaluates where to go with the ball as Daniel Summers, left, and Kennedy Deloatch apply defensive pressure.
Cason Deloatch offers encouragement to his team while he awaits his next chance to join the action.
Goalkeeper Ethan Daughtrey throws the ball back into play during the Junior Division title game July 31 at Armory Field.
Goalkeeper Nelson Rios punts the ball during the Junior Division championship game.
Camilla Moye of the Raptors looks to turn the ball inside on offense.
Blue Devils player Camilla Lopez smiles moments before throwing the ball in to resume play.
Riley Artis of the Blue Devils makes a key save on defense.
Grant Bailey rests on the sideline while keeping a weather eye on the field during the Rookie Division title game.
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The sixth annual Camp25/FDPR Soccer League offered notable excitement on the pitch this summer, drawing 118 participants aged 4-14 who hailed from Franklin, Southampton County, Windsor and Suffolk.
The league featured eight teams — four in the Rookie Division, which was for ages 4-8, and four in the Junior Division, which was for ages 9-14.
Though weather interrupted the season at times, play began June 20 and concluded July 31, with all games unfolding at Armory Field in Franklin.
“The season was great,” Camp25 Founder/Executive Director Eric Benton said. “The atmosphere of game nights was electric.”
The soccer league is a partnership between Camp25 and the Franklin Department of Parks and Recreation.
FDPR Director Sammara Green said, “As always we are so glad that we have had another successful year of our soccer program. Special thanks for Eric Benton and Tory Myrick for the coordination of this year’s season. We are looking forward to the continued growth of youth soccer.”
The championship games for each division closed the league’s season under the lights of Armory Field on July 31.
In the Junior Division, a team sponsored by Franklin Parks and Recreation defeated a squad sponsored by Deb’s Hair Studio to claim the division title.
In the Rookie Division, the Raptors defeated the Blue Devils to earn the divisional crown.
