Soccer Standout Georgia Regas Named Foxcroft School Athlete of the Week
Freshman Georgia Regas, who scored two of Foxcroft School's three goals last week — including a game-tying score with seconds remaining — has been named Athlete of the Week for the period of March 31-April 6.
Georgia scored with 10 second remaining against Quantico (VA) Middle/High School on Thursday (April 4) to secure a 2-2 tie. Her constant vocal encouragement her teammates throughout the game to also played a big part in the outcome, according to Coach JJ Kern.
"She was a team leader and continued to inspire the team to the last second," said Coach JJ Kern said.
A Hinsdale, IL, resident who plays soccer year-round, Georgia She also scored Foxcroft's only goal in a 3-1 loss to Fresta Valley on Tuesday, April 2.
Agazinet Quantico, Foxcroft was trailing, 2-1, with time running out when senior Lily Fortsch sent a pass to Georgia through the opponents' defensive line. Georgia broke free and put the ball into the net with just 10 seconds remaining.
Prior to her game-tying goal, Georgia worked to motivate her team with her own determined play and with shouts encouragement. "We will not lose this game!" she yelled.