meany,
I watched one Lakewood game this year. During the game, I thought that your team had the best athleticism I had seen on a soccer field in a long time. Unfortunately, your speed and strength and desire was not matched by your skills and tactical awareness, but that will come with more experience. It was a close game, and as your team was heading for the bus, I extended a sincere "Hey guys, you played a great game." to some of your players. Unfortunately, all I got in return was a cold and rather hostile sneer. Learn some sportsmanship, and continue to gain soccer experience, and you can be a very good team. Instead of whining about the unfairness of the officiating or the scheduling or the field conditions or anything else, convince your teammates to form a club team in Sumter. Work hard this summer, play in the classic league in the fall, and come back to the next high school season that much better.
Assuming you are the keeper for Lakewood, I was very, very impressed by your ability to throw the ball. I assume you are a football quarterback, based on the way you were throwing one-handed to well beyond midfield. That's a way cool skill. A lot of coaches would love to have that ability on their team.
