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Times Leader Girls Athlete of the Week
MELISSA HERRERA
School: Crestwood
Year: Sophomore
Sport, position: Soccer, forward
Family: Hubert, dad; Mariana, mom; Hubert Jr., brother, Mariana, sister
Last week: Herrera recorded a hat trick in Crestwood’s 5-1 win over Abington Heights for the District 2 Class 3A championship last Thursday. It was the first district title for the girls soccer program. The Comets lost to Coughlin in a district title game in 2004. The sophomore is tied with teammate Bella Termini for most goals scored this season.
What she says: “It felt good. I was just playing. I had the shots so I took them.”
Coach says: “Not only is she a great soccer player, but she’s a wonderful person. She’s a great person who likes to lead the team in certain ways. … It’s a family unit. It’s such a special thing because they play for each other, not for themselves or for wins, but for each other and that’s helped us achieve some tremendous things.” — Russ Kile, Crestwood girls soccer coach
Oreos or Chips Ahoy: Oreos
Krispy Kreme vs. Dunkin Donuts: Krispy Kreme
Favorite sports team: FC Barcelona
One thing people would be surprised to know about you: I have a twin brother
Favorite TV show: “Modern Family”
Superman or Batman: Superman
Trapped on a desert island one thing you would bring: Water
Favorite subject in school: History
Kanye West, yes or no: Yes
Favorite food: Chicken wings
Favorite ice cream: Mint chocolate chip
Favorite Athlete: Marta
What do you put on your pizza: Pepperoni
Favorite season: Fall
A place you’d like to visit: Brazil
Favorite holiday: Christmas
iPhone vs. Samsung: Samsung
Future goals: To go to college and play soccer and play professionally one day
Pirates or Ninjas: Ninjas
Times Leader Boys Athlete of the Week
KYLE GREENWOOD
School: Dallas
Year: Sophomore
Sport, position: Soccer, goalie
Family: Ken, dad; Bonnie, mom; Wendy, sister; Mia, sister
Last week: Greenwood made seven saves and recorded a shut out as the Mountaineers topped Crestwood, 2-0, to win the District 2 Class 3A championship last Wednesday. It was Dallas’ first district crown since 2007.
What he says: “It was a great feeling. (Winning a district title) was a big accomplishment. I always wanted to (win one) in my high school career. We’ve been playing really well, our defense with Andrew Francis and Josh Kalna … everyone has just been bonding really well together.”
Favorite color: Yellow
Oreos or Chips Ahoy: Oreos
Krispy Kreme vs. Dunkin Donuts: Kripsy Kreme
Favorite song right now: “Welcome to Your Life” Grouplove
Favorite sports team: Chelsea
One thing people would be surprised to know about you: I’m color blind
Favorite TV show: “Criminal Minds”
Superman or Batman: Batman
Trapped on a desert island one thing you would bring: My best friend Joey
Favorite subject in school: Math
Kanye West, yes or no: yes
Favorite ice cream: Cookies and Cream
Favorite Athlete: Diego Costa
What do you put on your pizza: Pepperoni
Favorite season: Summer
Favorite book: “The Outsiders”
A place you’d like to visit: Spain
What are you binge watching on Netflix: “Friends”
If you could have one superpower, what would it be? Read people’s minds
iPhone vs. Samsung: iPhone
Future goals: To be a teacher
Pirates or Ninjas: Ninjas