Dallas Boys Soccer Team Defeats Lake-Lehman to Recapture Cleary Cup
The Dallas boys soccer team defeated Lake-Lehman 3-0 at Lake-Lehman's Edward Edwards Field to recapture the Cleary Cup. The Cleary Cup is named in honor of Lt. Michael Cleary, a former Dallas High School athlete and soldier.
Wilkes Barre Scranton Hazleton, PA, September 19, 2026 —
The Dallas boys soccer team has successfully recaptured the Cleary Cup, securing a 3-0 victory over Lake-Lehman. The match took place at Lake-Lehman’s home ground, Edward Edwards Field.
The Cleary Cup holds significant sentimental value, named in honor of Lt. Michael Cleary. Lt. Cleary was a distinguished athlete from Dallas High School and later served as a soldier. The annual competition serves as a tribute to his legacy.
Details regarding the specific date of the match, the players involved, or the coaching staff for either team were not provided in the summary. The outcome of the game resulted in Dallas reclaiming possession of the trophy, which is a point of pride for the team and the school community.
The article is based on the provided summary, which details the winner, the score, the location, and the namesake of the trophy. Further information concerning game statistics, key plays, or the historical context of the Cleary Cup beyond its dedication to Lt. Michael Cleary was not available in the source material. The significance of this particular match for the ongoing rivalry between Dallas and Lake-Lehman, or any subsequent events following the game, also remain unstated.
The team’s achievement marks a return to form for Dallas in this specific contest, highlighting the competitive spirit associated with the Cleary Cup rivalry. The summary provides the essential facts of the game’s result and the tradition behind the trophy.
Story summarized from the original created by Kevin Carroll on www.timesleader.com, see more information here.
