Sport: Soccer Soars

Larry Day was nervous. It was only a practice game, but Larry, who is twelve, knew that a tough contest loomed. Besides, nearly his entire family would be watching—Brother Mike taking pictures, Sister Judy and Mother Phyllis cheering and providing oranges to cool off the 82° day in Seattle, and Father Dale, who once coached the team, offering encouragement.

A Little League ball game? No way. No. 4, Larry Day, was off to help his Federal Way United Tornado team take on the Auburn Checkmates in a soccer match. Following Coach John Young's...

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