On the Pitch with Verdigris Soccer Player Gabrielle “Lizzie” Garza – Presented by Rib Crib

VYPE: Lizzie, what position are you playing and what is the toughest thing to master about that position?

Lizzie Garza: I mainly play outside mid, and sometimes defense. The hardest thing about both of these positions is the mental endurance. Not letting yourself get tired and lazy. 

VYPE: What is the strength of your game and what are you working to improve?

LG: My speed is my strength on the field, what I need to work on is my accuracy with my left foot. 

VYPE: Which teammate is the most vocal and who keeps everyone laughing?

LG: The most vocal teammate is Marin Fink, the teammate who keeps everyone laughing is Addie Russell. 

VYPE: What do you love most about your team and teammates at VHS?

LG: The thing I love most about my teammates is how supportive everyone is. They are there to build you up and support you. 

VYPE: Who inspires you?

LG: Someone who inspires is my dad. He has been there throughout my whole soccer career and is someone I look up to. 

VYPE: Tell us your favorite moment on the pitch?

LG: My favorite soccer moment was freshman year when we won our game making it to playoffs and the whole team ran on the field and started celebrating and hugging. 

VYPE: What has athletics taught you that you can use throughout life?

LG: Athletics has taught me teamwork and discipline. It has taught me to work with other people sharing responsibilities, it has also taught me self-discipline working to get better. 

VYPE: What is your favorite subject in school and who is your favorite teacher?

LG: My favorite subject is school is English, and my favorite teacher was Mrs. Sands. 

VYPE: What other clubs or groups do you belong to at VHS?

LG: Another group at school I do is National Honor Society. 

VYPE: How do you enjoy spending your free time?

LG: In my free time I love having out with my friends and family.