- March 28, 2024
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Maitland Middle School soccer player and team captain Soriah Smith helped the Golden Hawks reach a 7-1 record during the regular season and a cluster championship. The center back led the team’s stout defense, which only surrendered one goal the entire season — scored on a penalty kick.
How do you think you played this season?
Everybody has their mess ups, because nobody’s perfect, but I played very aggressively. I’m defense, so I have to play aggressively — nobody can get inside the box.
How did you first get into soccer?
I was doing dance before I did soccer, and I kind of just got uninterested in dance. My dad said, ‘Do you want to do a sport?’ I remember driving by a soccer field and saying, ‘Let’s try soccer.’ I was 8 at the time.
What do you like about playing soccer?
I love soccer because it’s a good mix of a technical sport and a contact sport at the same time.
Do you have a favorite soccer player?
I have a few. I like Abby Wambach a lot.
Do you have a favorite sports team?
Florida State University!
What’s your favorite place to eat?
Probably home, because everybody cooks the best food at home. By everybody, I mean my mother.
What TV shows are you watching right now?
I watch “Grey’s Anatomy,” “The Good Doctor” and “Stranger Things.”
If you could take a trip anywhere in the world, where would you go?
I would go to Japan. It’s in the top five most beautiful places on the planet.
If you were stranded on a deserted island and you could only bring three things, what would you bring?
I would bring a journal, a lighter and mosquito netting.
What’s your favorite Halloween candy?
Dark chocolate Milky Way!
Cats or dogs?
Dogs, because I’ve always been a dog person. I love cats, but dogs are just so social, and they’re always happy to see you.