Over Memorial Day weekend, the Premier Athletic Club U9 Gold Team headed to Occoquan to participate in the Virginian Elite Showcase Soccer Tournament. The tournament hosts more than 600 teams and 72 clubs. The team went undefeated into the final championship game. The team came in second place, losing to JOGA SC 05 Black’s team. Pictured above with Coach Oscar Elinan, from left to right, are (back row) Liam Carey, Wade Crum, Jack Nelson, Jake Nielsen, Tyler Estep, Andrew Lin, Ibrahim Omeish, Ogulcan Gazioglu, (front row) Alex Hearn, and Team Captain Ben Horowitz.
A Penny for Your Thoughts 6-11-2026
America’s celebration of its 250th anniversary takes as many forms as there are customs and cultures across the 50 states. Parades, fireworks and music are givens for a Semi-quincentennial celebration,
