By Rory Peters Sports Media Intern

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Varsity soccer player, Marli Berry has been named GoTroubies.com Athlete of the Week for the Week for the period of Feb. 23-March 6. Marli contributed to the team with a season total of nine goals and five assists. Berry plays for San Juan Soccer Club and has played soccer since she was four years old. Marli Berry is committed to play soccer at Howard University next year. 

Varsity won the D2 section title over Ponderosa on Feb. 29. Marli scored a very important goal to tie Ponderosa by the half in the section championship game. In the second half SF took the lead with a goal by Jackie Stanco, resulting in a 3-2 win. 

Berry scored another goal in the game against Oak Ridge on March 3. 

Varsity soccer ended the season with 78 goals and a record of 23 wins, three ties, and only three losses.

Q&A With Marli Berry

What is it like playing for SF? 

"I love playing for SF. It's such a different experience than club. Personally, I have a lot more fun and see the people I play with every day at school. Game days are really fun especially when we are wearing our uniforms because we can be hype all day." 

Who is your favorite player and why?

"Megan Rapinoe because she's a beast obviously, but mostly because of her activism. It shows girls that they don't have to stay silent and they can fight for what they believe in."

What is it like being Section Champions? 

"It's amazing because we worked so hard and we really deserved it. Especially winning a close game like that, it feels great."