Posted: Dec 10, 2018
Alexis Soloaga is a four-year member of the St. Francis soccer program and is playing her second season on the varsity. She has scored 11 goals in her career and had her first varsity goal against Grant last season. She has two goal schools including Duke and Boston College. She is part of the games management team with the local Special Olympics. Alexis' sister plays for the JV Basketball team.
How is your first semester of your senior year going?
"I am managing. It is coming to an end. I am kinda excited for second semester. So far, we are getting into our groove this season. I am excited to see us continue upward."
How is the college application process?
"It is definitely stressful. I just hope it is rewarding at the end."
What have you enjoyed the most about playing for St. Francis?
"I have enjoyed the teammates and getting closer with my friends at St. Francis."
What are your goals for the season?
"My goals are to make myself and teammates better."
What is your favorite aspect of playing soccer?
"I like the team aspect and how everyone is here to support each other."
What do you like to do away from soccer?
"I like to volunteer with the Special Olympics and hang out with my family and friends."
Tell us about your involvement with the Special Olympics?
"I am part of the management team and go to the Sacramento area events to help manage them. I started working with disabled people in Davis and I wanted to expand that. I thought Special Olympics was a way to use the sports I love so much throughout my life and help other people experience that joy."
Do you feel like you live in enemy territory in Davis?
"Definitely. When I was playing club soccer I never wore St. Francis gear around them. It was not really a topic we liked talking about that much."
What are you looking forward to about the Davis games?
"I am looking forward to finally beating them. I know it is coming."
What is it like having your sister at St. Francis?
"I drive her every day so we definitely spend a lot of time together. It is interesting to see how my school experience and hers compare. I enjoy helping her out with her classes since I have already taken them."
If you could live in a book, TV show or movie, where would you live: Parks and Rec.
What animal best represents you: Deer.
What is your Greatest Achievement: Keeping up my grades.
If you could have one superpower, what would it be: Super Speed.
If you could time travel, would you go to the past or the future: Past.
What's the concert you want to see: Jason Aldean.
What teacher has inspired you the most: Ms. Harrity.
Favorite Holiday: Christmas.
Favorite Olympic athlete: Mallory Pugh.
Favorite Disney Character: Princess Jasmine.
Celebrity You Would Like to Meet: Grace Barger.
What's your favorite dinner: Hamburgers.
Hero: My mom.
What is on your Bucket List: Go Skydiving.
