“Nieva Gaither had a great season. She can control the tempo of the game and she rarely lost the ball. She is a very dangerous player who elevates those around her.”

Randy Hayes

Head Coach of Whitewater High

Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-3 sophomore forward led the Panthers to a 23-1 record and the Class AAAAAAA state championship this past season. Gaither scored 37 goals and passed for 10 assists, including one of each in Parkview’s 2-0 win over Milton High in the title game. Gaither recorded at least one point in all 24 games with 11 multi-goal games. The Region 7 Forward of the Year, she concluded her sophomore year with 51 goals and 21 assists in her prep soccer career.

Academic Achievement

Gaither has maintained a 3.94 GPA in the classroom. She has made a verbal commitment to play soccer on scholarship at Furman University beginning in the fall of 2020.

Exemplary Character

Gaither has volunteered locally at a food bank and with an animal rescue organization. She has also donated her time with Project 101, which gathers school supplies for children in the Philippines.