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Gatorade 2013 - 2014: Player of the Year

Girls Soccer - Ohio

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GIRLS SOCCER

Abby Elinsky

F
ROCKY RIVER HS
ROCKY RIVER, OHIO
SENIOR
Height: 5'9"
Press Release

Peak Performance

43

Goals

19

Assists

108

Career Goals

49

Career Assists
“She sets her goals high and works to obtain them without losing focus.This honor was won by Abby but celebrated by many throughout our community. I can't even begin to tell you how happy everyone is for Abby. When I think of Gatorade my first thought is that of a champion. I see Images of great people, with great work ethic, who are willing to sacrifice and put everything on the line to be the best. Abby is truly a champion! She sets her goals high and works to obtain them without losing focus. Abby wants to play against the best, she wants to be challenged. This is a fitting award for Abby because of who she is as a person. She is special. Many of the young players in the community look up to her not only for her ability to play but her ability to lead. Her teammates respect her because she works for the teams success above her own. I am grateful for who she is as a person. I have learned so much from her.”
Pat Hopkins
Head Coach
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-9 senior forward led the Pirates to a 22-0-1 record and the Division II state title this past season. Elinsky scored 43 goals and passed for 19 assists, including a goal and an assist in a 3-1 win over Granville High in the state final. The 201

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Academic Achievement

Elinsky, who completed high school in December, graduated with a 3.20 GPA in the classroom.

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Exemplary Character

She has volunteered locally on behalf of a homeless shelter and food bank, as a youth soccer coach and has participated in a fundraising campaign to benefit the Gathering Place, which assists families of cancer patients.