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Simbury High School Girls Lacrosse: Senior Spotlight

Senior Spotlight

Featured Player: Samantha Dupree

Person who most influenced you: Coach Zullo-he helped me gain confidence both on and off the field. He was always in an excited/happy mood which made me love the sport even more.

Favorite psych tune: Runaway (You & I)

Any pre-game rituals?: Falling asleep on the bus, LOL
Most memorable moment: Scoring 2 goals my first varsity game my freshman year.
Advice to younger players: There are going to be times when the last thing you want to do is play lacrosse, but cherish every moment because it goes by so fast.

Biggest fans: My parents
Favorite athlete: Ellie Masters
Favorite class at SHS: Painting
Other SHS activities: Trojan Wall, NHS
Advice for younger players: Don't be afraid of messing up on the field, everyone does it and it's not that big a deal in the big picture.

How do your teammates make practice fun: By playing a game at the end of each practice before a game day.
Post high school plans: Attending Syracuse University in the Newhouse School of Public Communications
Random fun fact about yourself: I hate pickles

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