Alyssa Jara Folsom – Soccer

Jara scored twice in Folsom’s 3-2 victory over Vista del Lago-Folsom, and added an assist in a 2-0 win over Delta River League-foe Sheldon. The midfielder leads the Bulldogs’ offense with 14 goals and three assists as Folsom had not lost a league game as of April 26. The match against Vista del Lago marked the first time that the city’s two high schools have competed for the Crosstown Cup. Jara scored both of her goals in the first half. She will continue her soccer career at Creighton University.

Jara scored twice in Folsom’s 3-2 victory over Vista del Lago-Folsom, and added an assist in a 2-0 win over Delta River League-foe Sheldon. The midfielder leads the Bulldogs’ offense with 14 goals and three assists as Folsom had not lost a league game as of April 26. The match against Vista del Lago marked the first time that the city’s two high schools have competed for the Crosstown Cup. Jara scored both of her goals in the first half. She will continue her soccer career at Creighton University.

SportStars Magazine: What was it like to play for the Crosstown Cup in front of a large crowd?

Alyssa Jara: I was a bit nervous, but everyone was excited to play Vista. They were definitely pumped up, so winning a big game like that really meant a lot to us as a team.

SSM: With a playoff berth a certainty, what is the outlook for the section playoffs?

AJ: I am confident in our team as we head toward the postseason. We have a very solid defense and our midfield is very strong. The key will be getting forward against some of the top teams we might face, like a Davis or Franklin. If we can work together and stay organized then I think we have a good chance of being successful. I think we can do well, but we have to take things one game at a time.

SSM: How do you feel you will adjust to school and soccer at Creighton?

AJ: I leave in July to start training, and the humidity will be a challenge. Playing in the Fall will be cooler than I am used to since I have always lived in California. But I am excited about going because some of my (club soccer) teammates are going there to play soccer, too, so I will have friends and familiar teammates.

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