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Penns
Forest Boys return from SYL National ODP finals
The boys returned from the best week of
competition they have ever seen. Concorde Ga, 2 time region
Champions. DVSC Region Champions along with professional youth
side Ajax Orlando.

Topping off the week we were pitted against
Regionally ranked Copa from Eastern Pa. The SYL North East
representatives. The Deltona Complex, opened just for the
SYL event, was flawless. "Like playing Soccer on a giant
pool table" The boys started slow and dropped the first
2 games. The team agreed its a little overwhelming playing
at this speed for 80 minutes but learned in time for the 3rd
game. By the time the 4rth game kicked off, the Forest side
turned it on and played the best game of the week. "We
learned alot playing at this level. Never have I seen a more
top quality group of teams in one place" Said Rick Nese,
Penns Forest ODP Coach. "Dominant teams that we have
seen win at some other tournaments are going 0 and 4. Its
amazing."
6 National Champions, 17 Regional Champions
and to many to count State Champs fielded teams in the 3 locations.
In attendance where National ODP team Coaching staffs including
Roberto Lopez, Juan Carlos Michia and Bob Jenkins. College
Coaching staffs, to many to name like Iona, Virginia, Miami
Holy Cross, VMI and at least 50 more. Our 16 boys division
came down to 2 of our own division rivals Chicago Magic and
Vardar in what proved to be a great match. Check out the highlights
on Fox Sportsworld December 4rth. Three years ago we where
pressed to win a game in the SYL. 2 years ago we had a winning
record or 2. This year we congratulate the 88 boys for representing
Western Pa in these National Finals. What an experience! You
guys played and made friends with players from the best teams
and programs in the country. We hope the trend continues and
we expand with more teams and players experiencing what you
guys have next year in 2005.

This player got some ones
Tee shirt. Whos?

Our new aol friends from New
Jersey at Universal Studios
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