Run in the Palms 5K supports youth soccer
Jim Prisk of Port Charlotte shows his running spirit.
Englewood Elementary School cross country track member Sean Perry, 7, amazed everyone by finishing fourth overall and first in his class.
Jill Stchur of Englewood smiles as she approaches the finish line, finishing third overall, first in the womens competition and first in her age class.
Andy Wetmiller of Englewood stays focused as he approaches the finish line, giving it his all and finishing second overall and second in his age class.
Luke Berry of Englewood is first place overall winner of the race and first in his age class.
SUN PHOTOS BY MARY KAY NORUS
PALM ISLAND — Englewood Youth Soccer presented its first-ever 5K run Sunday on Palm Island. More than 100 runners registered for the race and more than 200 attended. Runners and spectators traveled by barge to the bridegeless barrier island. Nearly 300 kids from ages 5 through high school participate in youth soccer programs at the Englewood Sports Complex on River Road each year. The money raised at the event will go toward increasing registration and helping to provide scholarships, said Lindsay Mallard, Englewood Youth Soccer Association board member. For more information on the Englewood Youth Soccer Association, call 941-662-6457 or go to
englewoodsoccer.com.
