ATI Physical Therapy
Highlighting…SOL Soccer Players
This recognition is sponsored by ATI Physical Therapy. Athletes are chosen based on nomination of coaches.
National Conference ATI Physical Therapy Highlighted Player
Bridget Congdon – Senior at Pennsbury High School
A three-year varsity starter, the senior captain anchored the Falcons’ defense.
Note from the coach:
“Originally a varsity midfielder as a sophomore, we ‘asked’ Bridget if she could play some defense for us last season as a junior,” coach Kaitlyn Battiste said. “She grew to be our most reliable and effective defender who plays with speed and confidence. In her senior season, her teammates voted her captain where she has maintained her starting role as a defender. Bridget is not a vocal person and would probably prefer to stay out of the limelight, yet she personifies ‘coachable’ in terms of her skill, effort, desire and adaptability. Her positive attitude and focus make her a natural leader to many of the younger players on our team.”
About Bridget:
Best memory playing soccer: “Becoming so close with everyone as well as watching all of us develop as a team since freshman year is my best memory while playing soccer.”
Part of game I enjoy most: “The excitement and intensity that increases during the time after we score a goal.”
My role model is: “My older sister, Kristina.”
Music that gets me pumped before games: The song ‘Loser’ by Beck
Favorite food: Goldfish
Favorite TV show: Workaholics
Chocolate or vanilla: Vanilla
National Conference ATI Physical Therapy Highlighted Player
Megan Schafer – Junior at Neshaminy High School
A three-year varsity starter, Schafer is captain for the second consecutive season. As a sophomore, she was named first team all-league and all-state and was named a first team All-American by the NSCAA. This season, Schafer has contributed 26 goals and 21 assists for a Redskin squad that rolled to a National Conference championship and finished third in District One AAA.
Note from the coach:
“Megan is an explosive dangerous player that loves to beat players 1v1 and pass the ball off for a teammate to score,” coach Rachel Clemens said. “She is unselfish and makes the pl
ayers around her better. She leads by example both on and off the field, serving as team captain for the second season.”
About Megan:
Best memory playing soccer: “Becoming undefeated SOL champs this year.”
Part of the game I enjoy most: Beating players 1v1.
My role model is: Alex Morgan
Music that gets me pumped before games: ‘Remember the Name’ by Fort Minor
Favorite food: Buffalo Chicken
Favorite TV show: Minute to Win It
Chocolate or vanilla: Chocolate
Continental Conference ATI Physical Therapy Highlighted Player
Jami Soriano – Sophomore at Quakertown High School
A two-year starter for the Panthers, Soriano played forward as a freshman and scored 13 points. This season she played center mid and was in charge of directing the entire team. She led the team to its first district playoff berth in recent memory.
Note from the coach:
“Jami is selfless and always puts the team first,” coach Mike Koch said. “She is also one of the toughest players around. She had a tooth broken off in practice and never missed a practice or game, including the day she had the surgery to repair the tooth. Jami epitomizes what an athlete should strive to be.”
About Jami:
Best memory playing soccer: “Making it to districts this season, our team sleepover, and doing warm-ups with Linzers.”
Part of the game I enjoy most: “Being part of a team and knowing that you’re there for each other and all playing the game we love.”
My role models are: Mia Hamm and Alex Morgan
Music that gets me pumped before games: ‘Power’ by Kanye West and ‘Remember the Name’ by Fort Minor
Favorite food: Spaghetti, PB&J on wheat, and Wheat Thins
Favorite TV show: Tosh.O
Chocolate or Vanilla: Chocolate
National Conference ATI Physical Therapy Highlighted Player
Molly Wyman – Senior at Abington High School
A four-year varsity player, the senior forward was a captain of this year’s squad. Wyman scored 14 goals and contributed four assists before suffering an injury.
Note from the coach:
“Molly’s leadership and willingness to sacrifice for the team was demonstrated when she switched positions three times in three years depending on our needs,” coach Rick Tompkins said. “She will attend Penn State Abington next year, and I am sure that she will have a good career there too. She is a joy to coach and a credit to our school.”
About Molly:
Best memory playing soccer: “When I scored a hat trick on my senior night.”
Part of the game I enjoy most: Scoring goals.
My role model is: Alex Morgan
Music that gets me pumped before games: Rap
Favorite food: Tacos
Favorite TV show: Real Housewives
Chocolate or vanilla: Vanilla
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