Recognizing leadership, sportsmanship, and dedication to Cloquet youth soccer.

 Makayla Stirewalt has been part of Cloquet Youth Soccer for 14 years as a player, three years as a referee, and two years helping with Little Net Busters. She credits soccer with teaching her teamwork, leadership, perseverance, communication, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. She plans to attend Lake Superior College to pursue a career in nursing. 

Michael Ruhnke has been involved with Cloquet Youth Soccer for eight years and has given back to the program as a player, referee, Little Net Busters instructor, U12 Soccer Camp instructor, and through community pickup soccer. Michael says soccer has taught him discipline, teamwork, confidence, commitment, and how to balance responsibilities—lessons that have helped shape who he is and that he will carry with him into college and beyond.