Thunder Struck: West Morris Youth Soccer Team Nets Championship

They are members of four different communities, playing on a single team, competing for a common goal.

And for the 12 members of the U10 West Morris Soccer Club’s Thunder team, made up of athletes from the Mendhams and Chesters, that goal was accomplished after a fruitful season.

Late last week the team finished its season in first place in its Flight, resulting in the championship title.

If trophies weren’t enough, the winning squad had a congratulatory billboard with a team photo posted on Rt. 78 eastbound at exit 49, a half-mile east of Route 24 in Millburn.

The team was coached by John Hartley, Craig Eisenhardt, and Anthony Cresti.

Pictured: Front, from left: Blake Stevens, Timothy LaRosa, Owen Kutlu, Patrick Kudron, Zachary Cirillo. Back, from left: Jack Eisenhardt , Cole Geary, Teddy Martin, Sandro Scalfi, Kevin Gottschalk, Luca Cresti, Scott Abramson. Photo Courtesy Kristine Cresti.