By: Emanuel Torres-Diaz The Middle School Girls’ soccer team's success at East Wake Academy reflects both individual growth and team growth, team members believe. “When Hadley, Bella, and Amalia scored, the whole team was so happy that we had won our first match,” recalls 8th grader Sephora, referencing a game early in the season. Gabriella Murillo kicking a penalty shot. This highlights “the shared excitement and unity among players,” said 6th-grade Sarah Johnson,
By: Ellington Butler Kelann Hawkins defends the ball from the opposing player. Despite having a couple of players sidelined with injuries, East Wake Academy’s Varsity Women’s Soccer team keeps plugging along. Team member Ainsley Ide, a freshman, still sees a lot of positives for the team. “We’ve gotten a lot closer, and we have a great coach encouraging us to improve daily, said Ainsley, adding that because of their dedication, improvement has been seen across the board. Ev
