Sept. 2023 | Vol. 05 Iss. 09
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MILLCREEK’S ALEX HORTON HELPS LEAD SPARTA UNITED TO NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP By Daniel Olsen | d.olsen@mycityjournals.com
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hen the Sparta United soccer club won the Far West Regional last year, that was a monumental leap for a team in the often overlooked state of Utah. They came back and won the national championship for the boys U 1617 division for the USY (United States Youth Soccer). “Many people helped us build off last year’s success,” said soccer club player Alex Horton. “Teammates push me on and off the field to my limits. Another person is my dad. He’s pushed me like nobody has ever pushed me before. It’s helped me be where I am today. The days where I don’t like being pushed hard are where I have learned the most. Those are the days I learned and improved the most.” There are many aspects of the game that Horton focuses on to be able to compete at this level. “Most of my work is done in my weekly training,” Horton said. Continued page 8
Alex Horton with Sparta United after winning the National Championship. (Photo Natalie Horton)
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