Housy student athlete of the week: Maggie Yahn

Age: 17  (senior at Housatonic Valley Regional High School)

Parents: Walter and Joan Yahn

Why do you play soccer: “Because I love the sport. I first played when I was 4 and I’ve been playing ever since. I love being outside and playing and it has helped me in becoming a better person.�

Position: Center mid-field and front field.

Other sports she takes part in: “I do participate in track during the spring to keep in shape, but soccer is really the only sport I have time for.�

Girls soccer coach John Hay says: “Maggie has been instrumental in this team’s progress so far this year. We moved her into defense, which has made us very competitive. She is a hard worker and a leader both on the field and off the field. It has been a privilege to be her coach for the past four years.�

Future: “I have committed to play soccer at the University of Connecticut. I plan to major in business and possibly go to law school so I can become a lawyer.�

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