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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.
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March 2, 2010
Kaylee Miu
Seniors Lauren Floro and Cedric Lousi were both honored for their athletic achievements in being actively recruited by Division 1 colleges. Floro has been recruited by University of California, Riverside and is guaranteed a spot on the soccer team, while Lousi has been given a full-ride scholarship to attend San Jose State University for football. Activities director Helen Paris arranged a “signing party” for both athletes to finalize their scholarships with family and friends. The leadership class spent the beginning of fourth period, Feb. 2, decorating the multi-purpose room (MPR), plastering the walls with posters and balloons.
“Today, we are honoring Huskies who have taken sports to the highest level Washington has ever seen,” Paris said.
Alumni of 2008 Morgon Woodrow was the last WHS student to be recruited by a university. She now plays basketball for Michigan State University.
Floro has been named all-league selection forward, top offensive player and co-captain of the 2009-2010 season. Outside of school, Floro plays for the Pleasanton Rage and Premiere, a nationally recognized traveling soccer team.
Floro will play a forward for the University of California, Riverside and major in global studies, aspiring to be an elementary school teacher.
“I’m speechless,” Floro said, “It’s official now! But it still feels kind of surreal.”
Lousi, a 6-1 defensive and tight end player for the Huskies, has led Washington further than it has ever gone in 30 years.
“[Cedric] never hesitated to let the team go first,” football head coach Ken Whittmer said. “He’s not only a great player, but also a great leader.”
Lousi had been recruited by several schools, such as Brigham Young University, Sacramento State and University of Northern Colorado, but San Jose presented him with the best offer, fully covering all his expenses. According to Whittmer, the last Husky to have received a full scholarship to a Division 1 school was in 1982.
Lousi has played varsity football for three years and was co-captain of the 2009 season. He was one of two players from Washington chosen to play in the all-star game in Sacramento and honored as third team All-East Bay Selection.
The signing party, filled with camera flashes, emotion and hugs concluded with a loud chant: “Once a Husky, always a Husky.”
This article originally appeared in print on March 2, 2010. It has been modified to correct spelling and grammatical errors.
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February 2, 2010
Kaylee Miu
After defeating Mission San Jose, Jan. 19, the girls soccer team carried the MVAL crown, ranking first in the league. However, WHS (9-6-4) had an unexpected loss to Newark Memorial, Jan. 26, ultimately losing their first place ranking back to Mission San Jose (11-3-5).
Co-Captain senior Lauren Floro called the match “truly a home court advantage,” as the NMHS field was covered in mud and pot holes after weeks of rain fall. Floro described the field as similar to the WHS freshman football field off the Eggers Drive.
“Our girls were slipping all over the field, and the refs [mistook] slipping with fouls, thinking they were pushed,” Floro said.”The playing condition was just bad.”
Newark Memorial midfielder Shelly Erber scored a goal in the second half of the game, sending a 30-yard free kick into the net.
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