Soccer player learns life lessons on field

A: My motivation is not to give up because at the end, every single practice and the hard work you put in is going to make you a better person and athlete at the end of the day.

Q: Who inspires you the most?
A: My mom inspires me a lot because she always tells me to be a better person, and I love that. Also my personal involvement with soccer, because if you are a better player, you can be a better person. You learn from the mistakes you make on the field, and you actually can put that on your life. It can relate.
Q: What are your personal goals this season?
A: To win district, make it to the playoffs, win state and be with the first team in the district.
Q: How have your coaches made you a better player?
A: My coaches are awesome. They motivate you to a point where you don’t want to give up. Whenever we try to give up, they don’t.

About Viridiana Moreno
School: Jefferson Davis High School
Sports: Soccer and track
Grade: 12
Notable: Advanced to regionals in track