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Gatorade 2019 - 2020: Player of the Year

Boys Soccer - Alaska

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BOYS SOCCER

Vaughn Simpson

Defender
WEST VALLEY HS
FAIRBANKS, ALASKA
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-3
Press Release

Peak Performance

8

Career goals

19

Career assists

30

Shutouts
“Vaughn has been a fantastic player and leader on the pitch. He’s a student of the game and a very intelligent player who challenges himself whenever possible. He demonstrates a very strong work ethic, a skill that carries over to his academic pursuits as well.”
Howard Maxwell
Head Coach - West Valley coach
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-3, 190-pound senior defender led the Wolfpack to a 44-7-3 combined record in his three varsity seasons, anchoring a defense that recorded 30 shutouts. Simpson scored eight goals and passed for 19 assists in his prep career, including five goals and nine assists during the 2019 season. He is a two-time First Team All-Railbelt Conference selection.

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Academic Achievement

Simpson has maintained a 4.35 GPA in the classroom. He has signed a National Letter of Intent to play soccer at the Colorado School of Mines.

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Exemplary Character

Simpson has volunteered locally on behalf of a recycling initiative and youth soccer programs.