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A soccer field used by hundreds of local children has been badly damaged in Delhi, leaving the Norfolk Soccer Club facing another costly repair job.
The club took to social media to share its frustration after someone drove across the field, leaving tire marks throughout the playing surface.
The field is maintained by a small group of volunteers and is used by more than 350 children during the summer soccer season. It is currently being used for youth flag football.
Norfolk Soccer Club told Norfolk Today there is no repair estimate yet, but the damage is extensive and impacts the entire field. There was also concern the vehicle could have damaged the underground sprinkler system.
The organization says this type of vandalism has become a yearly occurrence, costing the club significant time and money to repair.
Police have not been contacted. The club says it does not believe there is much law enforcement can do without information about who was responsible.
The potential cost is not insignificant. Following a similar incident in November 2020, repairs to the field climbed to more than $4,000.
Written by Jeremy Hall
