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has committed to play for the 21-time NCAA champion North Carolina Tar Heels in the fall of 2022. “She can execute technically and at a speed that I’ve never seen anyone think, Wow, that kid is just incredibly gifted. what she does when no one’s watching.” Lima, who remembers the day seven- year-old Ally walked into her club, grows emotional when describing the impact the young player has had on the culture of the program. “It’s amazing to me to have someone with that kind of talent who has [her] ability to be so selfless and so When coaches talk about Ally Sentnor, t
ROOTING INTEREST Ally is a big Boston sports fan and also looks up to international soccer players such as Barcelona’s star: “I just want to be the female version of Messi.” else do,” says Liz Lima, the owner and director of Ally’s club, South Shore Select. “A lot of people, when they see Ally, they I’d love for people to even know half of humble,” she says. SportsKid of the Year. NATURAL FIT
