On the rise

Arda Cepni (pictured) runs toward the ball in a Rise Soccer Club game with the 12B Magista Vivid team. The Condit Elementary School third grader has played soccer for three years, including seasons with the Weekley YMCA and the Bellaire Rec Center. This season, Arda plays for Rise Soccer’s competitive division, the Youth Academy, and his favorite position is center midfield. During the Volt Cup Classic tournament, Arda’s goal tied the score in the final five seconds of the game and helped the team earn a spot in the final game.

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