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Knights of Columbus St. Pius X Council Soccer Challenge Champions

Seven Fairfield kids were named local champions of the 2016 Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge.

TOM KELTY, Neighbor
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Seven boys and girls from Fairfield, CT ages 9-14, were named local champions of the 2016 Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge and have earned the right to compete at the regional level. St. Pius X Council 16347 in Fairfield, CT sponsored the competition at Ludlowe Middle School on August 6, 2016.

Shane Hillis was the 9 year old boys' champion and Madeline Muenzen won the 9 year old girls' division. Elizabeth Martin was the 10 year old girls' champion and Evan O'Neil was the winner of the 10 year old boys' division. In the 12 year old bracket, Julia Martin was the girls' champion and Kevin Maloney was the boys' champion. The 14 year old boys' champion was Ian Sacci.

Each of these winners will compete in the regional competitions to be held this fall with an eye toward moving on to the state and international levels.

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