Hewlett Lawrence Soccer Club hits pitch like old times

Woodmere Middle School was the place to be on Aug. 4 as the Hewlett Lawrence Soccer Club held their annual alumni game.

Last summer, the club held its inaugural game, with both old and young players playing head-to-head.

This year, team blue and team pink took the pitch with teams including a mix of mature and young alums.

Armando Vardaro, a former player of the league was the sponsor of the event alongside his father and president of the Hewlett Lawrence Soccer Club, Sabino, with David Friedman, president of the Hewlett-Woodmere Business Association and Nicole Eliopoulos.

The nonprofit HLSC, for players aged 4 to 18, is part of the Long Island Junior Soccer League and has been in play since 1970.

The organized event helps bring together those who support the soccer club and celebrate what it has to offer from life lessons, experience and most importantly, life long friendships.