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March 2, 2010
Kaylee Miu
“Technical, tactical, mental and physical excellence are the four cornerstones of a house that all great soccer players must have,” varsity coach Ron Chell said. “And like a house, without one [cornerstone], it is incomplete.”
After great consideration, one player rose to meet the challenge.
Co-captain senior Lauren Floro has played soccer for over 13 years. During her three years playing for WHS, she led the Huskies to a 7-3-2 league record, MVAL league title and round one of sectional (NCS).
“Without my teammates, I wouldn’t even be close to where I am today,” Floro said.
Although Floro started the season as a forward, she tore her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Later in the season, she suffered a shin contusion and was moved to play defense.
“Even though Lauren was injured at our Mission game, her ability to step up to the plate and play in was inspirational,” Chell said.
Floro has committed to the UC Riverside. She dedicates her success to her grandmother, who was her number one fan.
“If Lauren pursues a coaching career, who knows where she may go,” Chell said.
This article originally appeared in print on March 2, 2010. It has been modified to correct style and grammatical errors.
