JUNIOR LONE STAR
COMING TO ATLANTA
By: Omari Jackson
DAY TIME FIREWORKS IN ATLANTA - JULY 4TH
Excitement of the Monrovia Classic County Meet is now hovering over
many Liberian Soccer Communities throughout the United States. The
2009 County Meet at the Southeast Athletic Complex, 5845 Hillvale
Road, in Lithonia, Georgia will feature some of Liberia's most
talented soccer stars in America. Celebrating America's independence,
there will be fireworks beginning at 8:00 a. m.
One of the premier Liberian soccer clubs in the United States, the
Junior Lone Star of Philadelphia is one opponent every team should be
fearful of. The team is winner of the Pennsylvania State Cup
Championship. Says Mr. Stephen Togba, a team organizer, "every game is
played with much fun". The Junior Lone Star team is comprised of U-19,
U-21 and U-23 players. An article published on www.Liberiansoccer.com,
recently written by player Thomas George described the players as
"Superheroes."
Junior Lone Star is under the dynamic leadership of Coach Bobby Ali,
who is also known as CoachAB. Other key members are James Yafondo and
Selekie Kamara.
Writer Thomas George wrote, "We all could have cars, but together we
can beat and jump over all those problems and keep amazing those
around us. You may wonder how we continue to triumph in the face of
adversity. It is because we are Junior Lone Star; a new breed of
superheroes. "
Equally stunning in display of soccer talents are the Atlanta Lone
Star, Lawrenceville F. C., Club International of Charlotte, N.C., Roza
Pro of New York, Tennessee F. C., and Trenton F. C. The Atlanta Lone
Star has served notice - "There will be no easy passage to the
championship trophy". The champion receives a purse of $1,000 in
addition to the 6 ½ foot trophy, while the second place winner takes
home $500.00.
The Monrovia Classic County Meet is sure to be the most exciting
soccer extravaganza in Liberian communities throughout the United
States. The tournament is organized by the Liberian Association of
Metropolitan Atlanta as a fundraiser for its proposed community
center. Donation for the tournament is $10.00. The CountyMeet will be
preceded by a meet and greet social ($5.00 entrance fee) on Friday
evening at the Valley Bar and Bistro, 3400 Holcomb Bridge Road,
Norcross, Georgia. A grand trophy presentation and award ceremony will
follow the tournament at the Valley - entrance fee is $10.00. On
Sunday a farewell party ($5.00 entrance fee) will climax the Monrovia
Classic County Meet.
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