10/22/2026
❤️⚽ **A MESSAGE FROM LAST NIGHT’S OFFICIALS** ⚽❤️
Last night was a special night for Bloomingdale soccer as our Cardinals captured the first district championship in school history.
But the championship wasn't the only thing that made the night special. After the match, members of the officiating crew reached out to recognize both teams and the atmosphere at Cardinal Stadium.
They complimented the players from both Bloomingdale and Bangor for playing with respect for their opponents, the officials, and the game. They also had some pretty special things to say about our community. "The atmosphere from your fans was the best we’ve seen all year.”
One official, who has officiated more than 50 matches this season and has 34 years of experience, went on to say: “I saw nothing like what I saw last night.”
Perhaps the biggest compliment of all: “As officials, we can usually recall the ‘tough crowds,’ but we will remember last night for having the best fans.” He described our fans as: “Always encouraging, cheering, loud, and praising", and he wanted our student-athletes, parents, and fans to know that their positive contribution to high school athletics was recognized and appreciated.
That is something our entire community should be proud of.
Thank you to everyone who packed Cardinal Stadium, supported our players, and helped create an atmosphere that made an impression—not just on our team, but on the officials who have been around high school soccer for decades.
This is Cardinal Pride. ❤️⚽
Congratulations again to our District Champions! 🏆
