Decatur coaches, teams celebrate season

Lindy Lee/Special to the Eagle Observer Cali Lankford displays the hot/cold tumbler she and her fellow coaches received during the Sunday afternoon Decatur High School soccer appreciation picnic at Edmiston Park in Decatur. Lankford serves as the Decatur Lady Bulldogs' head soccer coach.

Submitted photo The 2023 Decatur Bulldog and Lady Bulldog soccer teams pose for one final photo during the Decatur High School soccer appreciation picnic in Decatur Sunday afternoon.

Lindy Lee/Special to the Eagle Observer Mike Eckels, longtime volunteer and assistant coach, was honored during the Decatur High School soccer appreciation picnic at Edmiston Park in Decatur Sunday afternoon. Eckels was honored for his commitment to the care of the players on both boys' and girls' soccer teams, making sure they have the equipment they need for each home and away contest.