Lights and Memorial Project Update
The project committee was happy to announce March 27 they have raised over $247,000! They are still taking donations and $500+ donations received by the end of March will be eligible for donor plaque recognition. Additional funds raised will be used to further improve the soccer stadium (such as permanent shelters, windscreens, & new state championship signage). Currently, the school district is in the process of choosing contractors with the goal of installing the lights this summer! Next steps are naming the stadium after John "Doc" Picone!
Donations Update (updated March 5)
After speaking with the president of the Okemos Athletic Boosters, we are so happy to announce that we have raised over $240,000! February was an unbelievable month for the Dr. John Picone Soccer Lights Project. A big thank you to the Picone-Longo Family for their generous matching funds donation which contributed $60,000 in February!
It is hard to put into words what we have accomplished as a soccer community, which has included past, present, and future Okemos Soccer Families. Since we have exceeded our initial goal, we are looking at upgrading to brighter lights (on the recommendation of other soccer facilities who have recently installed lights) and other phase 2 projects which would further separate our facility from others across the state. These additional items include “Okemos Soccer” windscreens, state championship signage, and new, more permanent shelters to name a few. If you haven’t donated but still want to help and get your name on the donor signage, we will still be accepting donations through the end of March. Viva Maroon! ~ OHS Soccer Lights Committee To make a tax deductible donation- Click here for Paypal donations or make check payable to Okemos Athletic Boosters (put Soccer Lights Fund in memo) and mail it to PO Box 57, Okemos, MI 48805 
 Okemos players could shine under the lights as soon as fall 2018
Final Fundraising For Okemos High School Field Lights Project
Donations are being sought for an ambitious project to upgrade the Okemos Varsity Soccer Field. With a mission of creating a premier high school soccer facility to continue the legacy of Okemos soccer, the Under the Lights Soccer Project, will have two phases. The first phase will be to install lighting and create a memorial to, and rename the stadium for, legendary soccer coach, John Picone. The second phase will be to install security fencing around the practice facility, relocate and upgrade the scoreboard and landscaping. The goal is to have both phases done by fall of 2018. The project is long overdue according to varsity soccer coach Brian Guggemos. "Not many people realize that we're one of a handful of schools in the area without lights. East Lansing, Dewitt, Mason, Williamston, Grand Ledge, Holt, Lansing Catholic, Fowlerville, Charlotte and Eaton Rapids all have lights," Guggemos said. Although lights create a great atmosphere for games, there are practical reasons to add them. They include generating revenue with the ability to host CAAC Cup finals, district, regional, semi-final and state final matches and improved start times for families. "Right now, we have to start our JV matches at 4pm and our varsity at 5:30pm. That makes it tough for parents and community members to see games. "By adding lights, our JV games could start at 5 or 5:30pm and varsity at 6:30 or 7pm," Guggemos added. As of Janurary 1, 2018, $170,000 of the estimated project budget of $230,000 has been raised. The rest of the money will need to come from local businesses, former players and the Okemos soccer community. The goal is to have all the money raised by February 15th in order to start work this summer. If you are interested in finding out more and supporting the future of Okemos soccer, click on the donation and sponsor form below. If you'd prefer to make your tax deductible donation by check, make it to Okemos Athletic Boosters (put Soccer Lights Fund in memo) and mail it to PO Box 57, Okemos, MI 48805.
U12 Boys WSSL team wins Traverse City Fall Autumn Classic
After finishing as runner up last year, coach Taylor Herschleb's 06 boys Maroon team beat South Side fire 3-1 to become 2017 champions. Along the way OSC tallied 19 goals and only allowed one while beating Midwest United- Kalamazoo white, Plymouth Reign white, and West Michigan Storm black. Congratulations boys!
Juggling Club!
OSC is continuing the popular juggling club again this spring. Players will work toward reward levels for the number of consecutive juggles they can perform. For each level achieved, players will receive a reward tag they can attach to their bag. Juggling helps players improve their touch on the ball, allowing them to be more comfortable and confident when they have the ball. Plus, juggling improves a player's balance and concentration. Top players dribble and juggle a ball every day! 
U12 Boys win Jr State Cup Championship
A first half header goal by Andrew Kim off a corner from Aidan Antcliff held up as Okemos Soccer Club's boys beat SWM Kickers (Southwest Michigan) to win the 2016 U12 state championship. It was a total team effort and a deserved victory. Stellar goalkeeping by Dray Chase and a rock solid defense led by John Moore, Will Swihart, George Meng and Issac Freidoff secured the shutout. Tough ball winning and precision passing by midfielders Owen Brewer, Aidan Antcliff, Ben Hussey, Andrew Kim, Kaivalya Kulkarni and Ryan Wilkinson allowed Okemos to control possession. Tireless work and unselfish play by forwards Ruben Gonzalez and Ederick Plantegenest kept the SWM defense under pressure the entire game. With the win, Okemos becomes only the third team from the Lansing area to win a State Cup or Jr State Cup championship and the first community based team- since all players are from Okemos- to accomplish the feat. |
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