Teamwork makes the league work
Published 5:47 pm Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Play unfolds at Armory Field under the Thursday night lights amid the fifth annual Camp25/FDPR Summer Soccer League. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
Coach Patrick Leeman, far left, gives instructions to his Rookie Division team, including Theron Everton, center, during a break in play on game day amid the fifth annual Camp25/FDPR Summer Soccer League in Franklin. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
Kinsley Burch puts the ball back into play during a Rookie Division game July 13 in Franklin. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
Goalkeeper Asher Bryant steps forward to punt the ball during a Junior Division game of the fifth annual Camp25/FDPR Summer Soccer League in Franklin. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
Scarlet Dortech awaits her opportunity to resume playing at Armory Field in Franklin. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
Watching for his cue to throw the ball in during league play in Franklin is Derek Dortech. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
Kason Allen sends the ball during the fifth annual Camp25/FDPR Summer Soccer League. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
Veronica Griffith plots a destination for the ball as she prepares to throw it in. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
Grayson Leeman keeps his eye on the ball on offense during a Rookie Division showdown July 13 in Franklin. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
Competing for possession of the ball are Breylon Brown, left, and Sage Paiva. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
Claire Whitley helps her team push the ball up the field during Junior Division play on July 13 at Armory Field. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
Saniya Ivey, right, seeks to stop James Gray, left, and the advance of James’ team on offense. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
Gabriel Albright, center, takes a big stride toward the ball during Rookie Division play amid the fifth annual Camp25/FDPR Summer Soccer League in Franklin. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
Vying for the ball are Skyler Prestigiacomo, left, and Adelle Barnes. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
Amaud Pittman drives forward amid Junior Division play on July 13 in the Camp25/FDPR Summer Soccer League at Armory Field. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
Levi Maddox formulates a plan of attack on offense July 13 at Armory Field. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
Julius Mckellar, left, aims to create an opportunity on offense as Ben Harrison seeks to defend. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
Camden Blue is poised to launch the ball back into play. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
Carter Pierce pushes the ball forward during league play on July 13 at Armory Field. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
Mariah Blei looks to make a play on the ball as a Junior Division game ensues in Franklin. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
Brantley Burch aims to guide the ball through a crowded part of the field. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
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Armory Field came alive on Thursday evenings in June and July this summer as the fifth annual Camp25/Franklin Department of Parks and Recreation Summer Soccer League unfolded, featuring children from age 4 to 14.
“The fifth annual Summer Soccer League, in partnership with Franklin Parks & Recreation, was a huge success,” Camp25 Founder and Executive Director Eric Benton said. “The league provided a positive and fun-filled environment for our kids to learn about the great game of soccer.”
He noted that a total of 127 children registered this year, coming from Franklin, Southampton County, Isle of Wight County and Suffolk.
The league, which ran from June 15 to July 24, featured two age divisions, with the Rookie Division being composed of children ages 4-7, including smaller 8-year-olds. The Junior Division featured kids ages 9-14, including larger 8-year-olds.
“We would like to thank Franklin Parks & Recreation, the Camp25 team, all kids and all players for making our fifth annual Summer Soccer League a huge success,” Benton said.
