The British referees staying in Lake Highlands during Dallas Cup had the morning off today, so they visited schoolchildren at Vaughan Elementary in Allen ISD where Sandy Cocek teaches. For years, Sandy has been a “homestay” – their term for the LH families who welcome referees-in-training into their homes and hearts during the international youth soccer tournament.

Bright as copper pennies, the first graders listened intently then pelted their guests with questions.

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