SPOTLIGHT: Courtney Moore
JIMMY TANG
Copy Editor
With a first-place ranking in the Almont League at the end of their season, the varsity girls’ soccer team demonstrated to their competitors that they were not a force to be reckoned with. Some of these successes included defeating the former league champion, Montebello High School. Despite their victory against Fraizer Mountain High School in the first round of the California Scholastic Fedration (CIF), they were defeated in a close match against Viewpoint High School with a final score of 2-4. Many factors contributed to the team’s success, including their powerful bonds that motivated them throughout the season, as well as the many hours they put into practicing for future games. Varsity Captain and right-midfielder, Courtney Moore, has been playing for the Moors since her freshman year. Moore has been at the forefront of the team’s strong season as she ends her senior year with a string of success as one of the team’s captains along with her fellow teammate and co-captain Karina Meza.
What goals did you set for yourself prior to this season?
To have a stronger team bond, win League and qualify for the CIF. I wanted to play my best, score a goal and work on my skills.
Were you able to meet these goals?
Yes, [we] bonded much more and I believe that it contributed to our success this season. We won League, and we made it to CIF!
Do you still plan on playing after you graduate? Why or why not?
No, soccer gave me so much to remember, [but] after I graduate, I would like to focus on school and my career.
What have you learned from the sport?
I learned how to be a leader and the sacrifices that came along with that. [I learned that with] hard work comes rewards and that my teammates are more than players to me, [rather] they are my family.
What are some words of wisdom you would like to leave for players who will be returning next year?
The sky is the limit and that even with the seniors gone you can accomplish a lot with a great coach and a well-connected team.