By Ed Piper
Abby Plezia plays center midfielder for the La Jolla High soccer team. The Vikings are presently leading the City League with a 5-0 record through the first round of play. This conversation took place immediately before the Vikings' game at Mira Mesa Tues., Jan. 23.
Abby, your coach (Austin Mobley) pointed you out.
He wanted to be mean. (partially joking, serious voice)
You're a senior, one of the leaders?
Yeah.
And defensively, mainly?
Yeah, defensive center mid(fielder).
Tell me about that.
It's just about organizing the center mid's, and trying to be the go-between between the offense and defense, and trying to make sure the defensive structure is sound.
Are there things you try to be aware of, besides the things you mentioned?
Mainly, the best player in the center, which is who I take, which today we know from footage is number three in their attack, their center mid, which is who I'm marking today.
You guys are playing really well. Through the first four games (of five) in the first round (in league), your team has won every game so far. What is your team's outlook?
I think we're positive. We're not a hugely (over-) confident team. We try not to be arrogant. But we have a really good outlook, especially for our first year as D2 (Division 2 in CIF San Diego). And our ultimate goal is to win D2.
You do track, too, right?
Yeah.
In the spring only?
I'm doing track as well. I think it helps with just my speed and my conditioning. I'm planning on doing track in college as well.
What are you specializing in?
Middle distance and jumps.
Break that down--middle distance.
The 400, 800, long jump, and triple jump.
Good luck tonight.
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