In the literal sense, Travis Cairer’s answer rang true. But it was also hollow.
Asked how his team will start the post-Lakin Kehde era, the Sacred Heart boys soccer coach paused during Tuesday’s interview at Clover Dell Park, thought for a second and answered the question the best way he knew how.
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