* Most goals scored in a District One Playoff year (11) - 1985, in 4 games
* Least goals allowed in a District One playoff year (0) - 2010, in 5 games
Lower Merion's first ever District One Boy's Soccer Title came in 1954, the very first year in which the District Playoffs took place. They beat Bethlehem 3-1 in the District Final. The team featured 4 All-Suburban League players in Don Dougald, Bob Kessler, Dave Buten, and Tom Miller, and was captained by Jack Robb and Jack Piercy. The team finished with an overall record of 11-3-3, with 32 total goals scored and 16 allowed.
The last Lower Merion District One Boy's Soccer Title came in 2010. This team featured 2 first team All-Central League players in Michael Lemonick and David Rosenfeld, as well as second team All-League selection Sasha Safavi. They defeated Conestoga in the District Final on PK's 5-3 (after a 0-0 tie in regulation). Their final overall record was 19-2-3, with 46 total goals scored and 13 allowed.
In between the LM Aces won 5 other District One Titles ('58, '65, '68, '88, '07), and finished runner-up 6 times.
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