Natick Hosts 20th George Wheeler Memorial Soccer Cup Saturday

The 20th year of the George Wheeler Memorial Soccer Cup will be held this Saturday, Sept. 26 in Natick.

The girls U-14 game begins at 2:30, followed by the boys U-14 at 3:30 p.m.

The girls varsity game starts at 5 p.m. followed by the boys varsity at 7 p.m. at Natick High.

The entrance fee is $5 for age 12 and over; $2 for ages 6-11.

Money raised from the event supports four awards given to Framingham and Natick High graduating senior soccer players.

The last recipients were: Lizzie George and Jake Stetson, Framingham and Margaret Chouinard and Andrew Siaba, Natick.

George Wheeler was an outstanding and highly respected athlete, teacher, coach, mentor, friend, parent, and grandparent who taught Physical Education and Health in Framingham for 31 years. He coached both boys and girls varsity soccer teams that won several Bay State League Conference Titles and one State title.

George Wheeler passed away in 1994 following a tough fight battling lymphoma and later leukemia.

Coach Wheeler always encouraged his players to work to their potential both on and off the field.

The recipients of the George Wheeler Memorial Cup Awards exemplify this trait.

Mutual Bank One is the Official Sponsor of the George Wheeler Cup.