Pepperell sports roundup, June 22 to June 28

PEPPERELL -- The Pepperell Youth Soccer League (PYSL) has announced the recipients of its 2025 annual awards and posted mandatory evaluation dates for players interested in travel soccer during the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 seasons.

YOUTH LEAGUES -- Josh Adams received the 13th annual Anthony Ciccone Award, while Lily Gouveia was named the recipient of the 11th annual Melissa D'Eon Award. The 2025 Women's Leadership Award was presented jointly to Olivia Peterson and Rebekah Sylvester, and Brayden Boucher earned the 2025 Men's Leadership Award. Each recipient receives a $750 check.

PYSL also announced that evaluation dates for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 travel-soccer team placement have been set. Families with players planning to participate in travel soccer during either season are encouraged to mark their calendars and ensure their child attends. No specific evaluation dates were listed in the announcement.

PYSL offers youth soccer programs for girls and boys starting at age 2 through high school. Registration for Fall 2026 is open. The next board meeting is scheduled for July 14 at 7:30 p.m. at The Fitz, Conference Room 2; meetings are open to the public.