THE 7th/8th GRADE GIRLS’ North Reading Raptors won the Essex County Youth Soccer County championship at Pingree High School by beating the Saugus Storm 2-1 to complete a perfect 10-0 season. Team members include, front row (L-R): Greta Koeper, Annie Burton, Isabella Rom, Lily Galvin, Maya Grossi, Sina Nickerson and Adrianna Driscoll; back row (L-R): Coach Jim Nickerson, Avery Caturano, Coach Josh Driscoll, Victoria Roach, Erin McBain, Elise Cabrera, Hannah Frew, Deanna Oliveria, Bailey Little, Mia Karafilidis, Maddie Favuzza, Avery Carroll and Head Coach Jason Caturano. (Courtesy Photo)