Lakewoodite Brings Another Cleveland Sports Championship

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Michael Deneen
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Lakewoodite Brings Another Cleveland Sports Championship

Post by Michael Deneen »

It started with Stipe...then the Monsters....then the Cavs.
Last night the AFC Cleveland Royals won the NPSL National Championship, beating Sonoma County 4-2 in Independence.

LHS alum Mike Derezic is a key member of the Royals.
The current LHS soccer team attended the game and participated in the post game celebration.
It was a wonderful night for Lakewood and all of Greater Cleveland.

Here is a link to my writeup: http://www.lakewoodobserver.com/ (Look under "Latest News Releases" for a game report)

Here is a link to the photo gallery: http://www.lakewoodobserver.com/photobl ... ampionship


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Derezic (left) with LHS soccer coach Andrew Toth (middle)
"I owe a lot to Coach Toth" said Derezic, who played under Toth.

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The LHS team with Derezic after the game.

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The Royals Boosters fly an awesome flag. #KrustyRules

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Cleveland's latest champions
T Peppard
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Re: Lakewoodite Brings Another Cleveland Sports Championship

Post by T Peppard »

Love the pictures Mike. Thanks for capturing a great story and great piece of Lakewood soccer history! What an inspiration for the boys on the team.
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