Thank yous: Gary, mom and dad.

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What makes soccer so special?: The community is involved and the people. I first played indoor soccer in the Harborview gym with my dad coaching.

Favorites: food – lasagna; song/music – Future/country; book – The Hatchet Series; movie – “Star Wars”; player/team – Mbappe, Real Madrid; school class – gym sophomore year; hobbies/pastimes – fishing, hunting, skiing and baseball.

About Juneau: Being outside and the snow and the community.

After high school: Attending Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington.

Advice to young players/students: Work hard but still country wise email marketing list have fun. If you are on the fence just do it, try the new thing.


AHMIR PARKER – #9, striker/attacking midfielder.

What makes soccer so special?: The way it flows. Its fluidity is unlike any other sport. I started playing around eight years old, playing at lunch during recess at my school in Vegas.

Favorites: food – cheeseburgers; song/music – “Staying Alive” by Drake; book – “The Hate U Give;” movie – “Avatar;” player/team – Lamine Yamal, Barcelona; school class – history, government; hobbies/pastimes – basketball.

About Juneau: I love the views and the outdoor activities.

After high school: Attending Waldorf University in Idaho, majoring in education and history.

Advice to young players/students: The work pays off. Do what you can and play with confidence.

Thank yous: Friends and family, especially my mom.

ABNER MATTHEW PLANG

What makes soccer so special?: All the friends. I first played my sophomore year and remember scoring my first goal.

Favorites: food – ramen; song/music – “Careless Whisper”; book – “And Then There Were None”; movie – “Kingsman”; player/team – Cole Palmer, Chelsea; school class – math; hobbies/pastimes – poker.