Morgan Havican is Our Whiz Kid of the Week

Stoneham Patch Whiz Kid of the Week

• Morgan Havican, 16
• Accomplishment: Havican and the Lady Spartans are off to a 2-0-2 start. Havican's play at center-midfield has been a big part of the team's success.

Key to Awesomeness: The Stoneham High girls' soccer team is off to a fast start, gaining points in all four games they have played. Havican knows this year's team is special and has the ability to be great for the rest of the season.

"The team has tremendous team unity and it shows in our play," Havican said. "There is a natural chemistry among the girls and we have solid seasoned players on the field. We all contribute to each other's play in different ways."

Havican contributes her individual success to her high school coach and club soccer coach for helping her develop into the player she is today.

"I have learned solid fundamental skills over the years from both my high school coach Ms. (Sharon) Chapman and club coach Cesar Gilbert," Havican said. "Ms. Chapman is a great coach that is concerned for her girls both on and off the field. She motivates her players to be the best they can be."

Havican also attributes her success to her family, her team and her work ethic.

"I am also a successful player because of my family. My parents always attend my games and my sister has taught me all the soccer skills she has learned," Havican said. "Also, I cross train and that has given me speed and agility.

"All the girls on the soccer team always support each other. We work hard all the time, but we also have fun in doing that."

Havican discussed the things the team must do regularly to play at a high level and a top the Middlesex League.

"I think we must continue to train hard and never forget our love of the game," Havican said. "If we continue playing the way we have been, we will continue to be ranked very high as one of the top teams in the state."