City Times Staff

BLANIE, MINN. — The Boys U-12 Wisconsin Rapids Kickers took home the Schwan’s Cup this past weekend.

Competing in the Boys U-12 9v9 C-Flight tournament, the Kickers picked up six wins on the way the finals, where they defeated Lakes United FC out of Lindstrom, Minn. with a 2-1 victory. The Kickers put up 22 goals over the weekend, and only allowed five overall.

The U-14 Wisconsin Rapids Lady Kickers finished fifth out of 16 teams in the Schwan’s USA Cup tournament. (Photo: Rapids Kickers Facebook)

Their squad is coached by Jon Byom & Aaron Dunn.

In U-14 competition, the Lady Kickers only allowed one goal all weekend and finish in fifth place out of 16 teams. The squad is coached by Jose Layo Montoya, and Wisconsin Rapids Fire Chief David Kerkman.

The USA Schwan’s Cup was started in 1985, and play host to many teams around the region in different age groups. For more information on the Rapids Kickers, please check out rapidskkickers.com