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Times Leader Girls Athlete of the WeekMELISSA HERRERASchool: CrestwoodYear: SophomoreSport, position: Soccer, forwardFamily: Hubert, dad; Mariana, mom; Hubert Jr., brother, Mariana, sisterLast week: Herrera recorded a hat trick in Crestwood&#8217;s 5-1 win over Abington Heights for the District 2 Class 3A championship last Thursday. It was the first district title for the girls soccer program. The Comets lost to Coughlin in a district title game in 2004. The sophomore is tied with teammate Bella Termini for most goals scored this season.What she says: &#8220;It felt good. I was just playing. I had the shots so I took them.&#8221;Coach says: &#8220;Not only is she a great soccer player, but she&#8217;s a wonderful person. She&#8217;s a great person who likes to lead the team in certain ways. &#8230; It&#8217;s a family unit. It&#8217;s such a special thing because they play for each other, not for themselves or for wins, but for each other and that&#8217;s helped us achieve some tremendous things.&#8221; &#8212; Russ Kile, Crestwood girls soccer coachOreos or Chips Ahoy: OreosKrispy Kreme vs. Dunkin Donuts: Krispy KremeFavorite sports team: FC BarcelonaOne thing people would be surprised to know about you: I have a twin brotherFavorite TV show: &#8220;Modern Family&#8221;Superman or Batman: SupermanTrapped on a desert island one thing you would bring: WaterFavorite subject in school: HistoryKanye West, yes or no: YesFavorite food: Chicken wingsFavorite ice cream: Mint chocolate chipFavorite Athlete: MartaWhat do you put on your pizza: PepperoniFavorite season: FallA place you&#8217;d like to visit: BrazilFavorite holiday: ChristmasiPhone vs. Samsung: SamsungFuture goals: To go to college and play soccer and play professionally one dayPirates or Ninjas: NinjasTimes Leader Boys Athlete of the WeekKYLE GREENWOODSchool: DallasYear: SophomoreSport, position: Soccer, goalieFamily: Ken, dad; Bonnie, mom; Wendy, sister; Mia, sisterLast week: Greenwood made seven saves and recorded a shut out as the Mountaineers topped Crestwood, 2-0, to win the District 2 Class 3A championship last Wednesday. It was Dallas&#8217; first district crown since 2007.What he says: &#8220;It was a great feeling. (Winning a district title) was a big accomplishment. I always wanted to (win one) in my high school career. We&#8217;ve been playing really well, our defense with Andrew Francis and Josh Kalna &#8230; everyone has just been bonding really well together.&#8221;Favorite color: YellowOreos or Chips Ahoy: OreosKrispy Kreme vs. Dunkin Donuts: Kripsy KremeFavorite song right now: &#8220;Welcome to Your Life&#8221; GrouploveFavorite sports team: ChelseaOne thing people would be surprised to know about you: I&#8217;m color blindFavorite TV show: &#8220;Criminal Minds&#8221;Superman or Batman: BatmanTrapped on a desert island one thing you would bring: My best friend JoeyFavorite subject in school: MathKanye West, yes or no: yesFavorite ice cream: Cookies and CreamFavorite Athlete: Diego CostaWhat do you put on your pizza: PepperoniFavorite season: SummerFavorite book: &#8220;The Outsiders&#8221;A place you&#8217;d like to visit: SpainWhat are you binge watching on Netflix: &#8220;Friends&#8221;If you could have one superpower, what would it be? Read people&#8217;s mindsiPhone vs. Samsung: iPhoneFuture goals: To be a teacherPirates or Ninjas: Ninjas<style>
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Times Leader Athletes of the Week: Crestwood’s Melissa Herrera, Dallas’ Kyle Greenwood