With Fall sports programs finishing their seasons, the third selection of the Barron’s Home Furnishings ‘Star Student Athlete’ of the 2021/2022 school year has been selected. Student athletes are selected by their coach’s for their outstanding efforts in the sports arena, as well as their exemplary scholastic and community participation.
The selection of varsity Lady Bruin soccer player Faith Burton embodies all aspects of the ‘Star Student Athlete’ program showing leadership, competitiveness, and work ethic while balancing college course credit classes and carrying a 4.0 GPA.
Lady Bruin varsity soccer head coach Brian Carlson chose the defensive mid-fielder for her ability to handle the responsibility and pressure inherent in the position she plays on the field. “While playing a lot of minutes in a very physically and mentally demanding position, she always competes to the end.” coach Carlson said.
“In our system, Faith’s role is to get the ball from pressure and take it out of pressure, to start and lead the attacks as well as defend the midfield,” coach Carlson said. “It’s through her competitiveness and hard work that Faith has become a leader on the team.” he continued. “and actively took a role in leading practices and she embodies and helps build the culture that we’re developing.”
Faith was selected as 1st team all-league after leading the team with six assists, while scoring two goals on the season, helping the Lady Bruins on to post season play. “From a coaching standpoint she’s a great kid to have on your team” Coach Carlson said.
With the 2021/2022 soccer season now completed, Faith will turn her attention to basketball as Coach Schofield prepares the Lady Bruin varsity basketball team for the upcoming season.
Congratulations Faith, we are confident that you will be successful in any endeavor you should choose to pursue.
Special thanks to corporate sponsors Barron’s Home Furnishings and In Motion Graphics who make this recognition possible.