By Hayden Swope
Wichita East’s Hayden Flores was a second team all-league forward last season, and she’s looking to take her years of experience and challenge herself to the best year yet.
“I’ve been playing soccer for almost ten years,” Flores said. “The sport has always been exciting and challenging. being able to build those connections with other teammates on and off the field. High school soccer is something I always look forward to because of how much I enjoy it and how interactive we are with one another.”
Flores has been impressed seeing her team grow together in tough games and situations, and it has led to some nail-biting wins.
“Recently we went against Wichita Heights,” Flores said. “The game was on their half for most of the game but they were able to come back. We went into overtime tied two to two, but we finished it off by scoring the winning goal.”
At the halfway point into the season, Flores is making more goals and finding ways to improve herself and her skills.
“Some of my goals for the season is to become an even better player with the ball at my feet and taking on players one-on-one,” Flores said. “I would like to better myself on finishing the ball in the net.”
Flores plans to further her academic and soccer career after high school.
“My plans are to attend Butler Community College playing soccer and getting my prerequisites to become a radiation therapist,” Flores said.
