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Simsbury High School Girls Lacrosse: Senior Spotlight

Senior Spotlight

Featured Player: Abbey Epstein

Person who most influenced you: Coach Zullo because he taught me how to be a stronger player and even person and to push through and work as hard as you can even when there doesn’t seem to be a light at the end of the tunnel because it will always pay off.

Favorite psych tune: Big bootie mix 15

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Any pre-game rituals?: I always have to do my hair a certain way for home games and a different style for away games and I have to do it at least 30 mins before I leave or else I think we will lose!

Most memorable moment: Coach Zullo throwing his shoe at Payton

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Advice to younger players: Take advantage of every single moment you have whether it’s on the field or at practice or even at team dinners because it goes by in an instant and you never know when it could be taken away.

Biggest fans: My mom, dad, and Cheri Parr

Favorite athlete: Katie Perlitz

Favorite class at SHS: Psychology

Other SHS activities: Soccer player (for 1 year) then soccer manager (3 years)

Advice for younger players: Never give up even if things don’t always go your way, work you tail off and play every second like it’s your last, and have fun because high school sports are short and sweet and you have to make them memorable.

How do your teammates make practice fun: Playing our pre-game game and acting like it’s a life or death situation

Post high school plans: I will be attending Miami University in the fall (go Redhawks!)

Random fun fact about yourself: I love cutting people’s hair!

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