5 QUESTIONS WITH…Junior Captain Layla Alogna About Earning All-SCC Girls Soccer Honors

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By Yeiden Nieves – Sports Editor
Junior Captain Layla Alogna was recently named to the All-SCC soccer team. Advocate Sports Editor Yeiden Nieves interviewed Alogna about her fall season.
Yeiden Nieves: What were your goals for this season?
Layla Alogna: My goals for this season were to be a leader on and off the field, have a winning record, and be close with everyone on the team.
YN: What are your goals for next season?
LA: I have similar goals except I believe we can grow even more making it further into the SCC Tournament and State Tournament.
YN: How do you feel the team played this season?
LA: I feel we drastically improved since last season but theres still more room for growth and improvement.
YN: What steps will you take in the offseason to help you and your team achieve their goals?
LA: We’ll have to put in work in the offseason, constantly getting better and practicing how we play.
YN: What responsibilities does being a captain come with?
LA: Being a captain means trying your best to guide your teammates while not being overbearing, having balance and being kind and understanding to everyone on the team. As a captain you have to be focused yet personable and that’s what I tried to do and will continue to do.
