TJ boys soccer poised to make some noise
August 17, 2023

TJ boys soccer poised to make some noise

By Jeremy Sellew

By LIAM BELAN
lbelan@yourmvi.com

Coming off a difficult loss to surprise WPIAL-finalist Ambridge in the quarterfinals of the district playoffs last season, the Thomas Jefferson boys soccer team is experienced and poised to make some noise once again with the help of a new threat.

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