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Lia Howard

Midfielder/Forward
MASSAPEQUA HS
MASSAPEQUA, NEW YORK
SENIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-2
Press Release

Peak Performance

16

Goals

29

Assists
“Lia Howard is a standout whenever she steps on the field. She’s a skilled playmaker with athleticism and a great understanding of the game.”
Nicolette Tortorici
Head Coach head coach at East Meadow High
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-2 senior forward and midfielder scored 16 goals and passed for 29 assists this past season, leading the Chiefs (20-0-1) to the Class AA state championship. The Class AA Player of the Year, Howard is a two-time All-State honoree. She was also the Nassau County Player of the Year and a United Soccer Coaches All-American selection.

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Academic Achievement

Howard has maintained an A average in the classroom. She has signed a National Letter of Intent to play soccer on scholarship at the University of Illinois this fall.

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Exemplary Character

Howard has volunteered locally on behalf of an animal shelter, her school’s Best Buddies Club and a youth futsal (indoor soccer) program.