Twenty-one players combined to do something spectacular at Lake Norman High School last fall. They're about to obtain the bling commemorating it.
On Thursday, during a ceremony at the school, the Wildcats boys soccer team will receive its championship rings for winning the 2006 3A state title.
It's 131 days after the fact. Perhaps some have forgotten. I know I haven’t. It’s the greatest sports moment I’ve ever experienced as a member of the R&L sports staff.
Allen Lomax scored the game-winning goal with 1 minute, 19 seconds left in the second-sudden death overtime, lifting Lake Norman to a 1-0 victory over defending champion Jacksonville and the school’s first team state championship.
The throng of Lake Norman students in attendance rushed the field.
Admittedly, even I jumped out of my seat when Lomax buried his breakaway shot. How often do you get to see someone win the game on the last play — a championship, no less? Honestly.
The title capped a sparkling 27-0 season in which the Wildcats outscored their opponents by a ridiculous 109 margin (119 goals for, 10 against).
Fittingly, they’ll soon have something shiny to remember it by.
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I like the new blog. A suggestion: include some "behind the scenes" stuff like quotes and comments from coaches that do not make it into the newspaper. I hope they've given you space to promote the blog in the paper. I found it by accident on the web site. If not, tell Dearman to free up some space!!! Keep up the good work.
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