Soraya Ortega
- Grade: 11
- Sport: Soccer
- Position: Defense
- Age Started Playing: 13
How would other people describe you?
Very Mindful, Very Demure.
How and why did you start playing?
I started playing because whenever something is going on I just play to help me distract my mindset.
Describe how you prepare before a game.
I pray before a game.
What do you think your reputation is as an athlete?
Taking care of my teammates’ lives and having a good status.
What personal superstitions or traditions do you have before, during or after a game?
I support the girls on the field. I also look around to see what the other team is doing to see what we can fix and be better.
Tell us about your favorite memory as an athlete either on or off the field.
When me and my best friend got promoted as captains and that at the end of the season we got little trophies.
Tell us the story about what you are most proud of yourself for.
That I achieved a lot of things that I did not think I was going to do.
Who is someone you are thankful for and why?
My best friend Keyla. I’m thankful for her because without her I would not be doing what I do now.
What advice would you give to people that may want to play your sport?
To try it out. I think it’s really fun. It’s competitive but really fun.
What’s on your bucket list?
Go to college, finish high school and maybe continue playing soccer.
Favorites
- Team Ritual or Tradition: Doing Team TikTok’s
- Post Game Meal: Tacos
- Exercise: Leg workout
- Drills: Scrimmages
- Song: “Ocean” by Karol G
- Movie: “After”
- Coach: Soccer coach Gretchen Kloes
