Samba X hosted its second annual Halloween Street Soccer tournament, and this time, it was played on Capitol St. in Concord, just outside of the State House.
Kids from third to eighth grade filled the street and lawn as music bounced off the brick and concrete of surrounding buildings. Hosted Friday from 4 to 8 p.m., sunlight cut right through the street and illuminated the young talents in the city.
Samba X coach, Chris Pinkham, said that the turnout, location and overall mood were exactly what they hoped to have. As they have grown in prominence in the local soccer community, they aim to continue this yearly tradition of opening up the streets for kids to play.
Photographer Luke Stergiou and Samba X’s Chris Pinkham watch the Halloween tournament. Credit: ALEXANDER RAPP / Monitor 
Ruby Lu Emerson dribbles on Capitol St. Credit: ALEXANDER RAPP / Monitor 
Samba X’s street soccer table set up next to the State House. Credit: ALEXANDER RAPP / Monitor 
Some broke out their Halloween costumes early. Credit: ALEXANDER RAPP / Monitor 
Players showcased their best skills on the streets of Concord. Credit: ALEXANDER RAPP / Monitor 
Four games were played simultaneously on Capitol St. for the tournament. 
Even parents dressed up for the early Halloween-soccer celebration Credit: ALEXANDER RAPP / Monitor