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Growing up in a soccer

family (her dad was a

coach), Christy Ware- § u s ie Brooks was a

senior playing her second
ing was a natural when

season. She anchored the

it cam e to being the middle of the field as she

team's "soccer mom" was one of the leaders on

the offense.
She said, "We planned

several cook-outs and

get-togethers as a time

to get together and

relax. We had a dinner at my parents' (Dr. and

Mrs. Larsen), went to an Atlanta Braves game,

had a family weekend/cook-out, and had a

Christmas party. The girls enjoyed being to ­

gether and getting to know one another!'

The team was known not only for their perfor­

mance on the field, but also for their unity off the field.

With new players, a new coach, and a new game plan, the

ladies persevered through many struggles such as injuries

and losses. Even with the stumbling blocks, the ladies

pulled through, making it to the Regional Tournament.

One of the main things that the ladies pulled for was

team unity. With nearly half the team being new players,

it was a goal to be achieved. The team took two road trips

which helped bring the team together even more. Alissa

Birchard said, "My favorite part about the road trips was / y

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just the fun we had in the bus for eight hours, goofing off,

playing games, and telling stories. Road trips were always

good team bonding times." Jennifer Ramos added, "The y \n n a Lufkin played a key

best part of our road trips was the many adventures we had along part in the offense. Anna

was one of many skilled

the way. Every time we went anywhere, something bad would
freshmen. Coach said

always happen, and it made every road trip exciting, because we she had good vision and

poise and was a consistent
never knew what to expect." During their trip to Toccoa Falls, the
contributor to the success of

team stayed at the home of goalie Megan Dixon. Many of the girls the team.

mentioned how much they loved Mrs. Dixon's cooking.

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