Burlington High School Soccer Teams Secure 2008 Championships in Honor of D.G. Weaver
Key points:
- Burlington High School's soccer teams won both the boys and girls championships in 2008
- The victories were dedicated to D.G. Weaver, a school administrator who played a key role in the restoration of the athletic facility
- The boys team overcame offensive challenges and defeated rival South Burlington in a thrilling three-overtime match
In 2008, Burlington High School’s soccer teams made history by clinching state championships in a memorable doubleheader. Both the boys and girls teams secured their first titles – the girls in a shootout victory and the boys in a thrilling three-overtime match. The victories had special significance as they came just after the passing of D.G. Weaver, a key figure in the school’s athletic facility’s restoration. The victories were a tribute to Weaver. The boys’ team overcame offensive challenges and fasting during Ramadan, while the girls’ elite defensive unit ensured their unbeaten record.
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