The Edison High School Girls Varsity Soccer Team, along with their esteemed coach Kerry "Mac" Crooks, recently garnered high praise and recognition, as they were lauded with accolades at the prestigious Mayor's Spotlight Awards. For their exceptional athletic accomplishments which included a rip-roaring season that saw them crowned as Sunset-Wave League Champions, the team's efforts did not go unnoticed by the city's top officials.

In a season marked by tenacity and skill, the Charger girls finished off their campaign with an impressive 6-1 record, stampeding their way through the opposition and making it as far as the CIF Quarterfinals, not an easy feat for any team in such a competitive league, showcasing a level of play that had fans and rivals alike sitting up and taking note. The ceremony, led by Mayor Gracey Van Der Mark and Mayor Pro Tem Pat Burns was not just a pat on the back but a commendable highlight of the city's thriving sports culture.

The recognition ceremony featured words of praise and encouragement from both Mayor Van Der Mark and Mayor Pro Tem Burns, who extended their heartfelt congratulations to the team; in the words of the mayor, as highlighted on the official City of Huntington Beach Facebook page, "Go Chargers!" The city's leaders expressed the community's shared pride in the team's achievements and their stellar representation of Edison High School's sporting excellence.

Clearly, with a community united in support and a team driven by passion and determination; Coach Crooks has not only steered her squad to victory but has also instilled in her players invaluable lessons of teamwork and perseverance, that will serve them not only on the soccer fields but indeed in all their future endeavors. The team's standout season and their subsequent recognition at the Mayor's Spotlight Awards is not just a testament to their hard work, but an inspiration to aspiring athletes across the city and beyond.