Soccer team honors San Bernardino boy who died during practice
The Empire Strykers are honoring a 12-year-old boy who died during soccer practice in San Bernardino.
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The Empire Strykers are honoring a 12-year-old boy who died during soccer practice in San Bernardino.
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