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Meet Nikki Krzysik • by Gary Anolik
CHS ‘05 grad Nikki Krzysik is HIGH one ofSCHOOL the best soccer players in the country. That 191 Rutherford female Placecollegiate • North Arlington, NJ 07031 fact was confirmed on Dec. 16 when the National Soccer Coaches Association of America named Krzysik to the First Team All-American NCAA Women’s Soccer team. The honor came after a spectacular junior season at the University of Virginia, during which Krzysik not only excelled on defense but opened up on offense scoring a number of game winning goals. “It’s such an honor to be named to the All-American team,” said Krzysik, in a recent interview at the Hot Grill during her winter break. “I have played international soccer with most of these women and I am amazed at the way they play. It’s a privilege just to be in their company.” Krzysik anchored a defense that only allowed two goals during a 13-game undefeated streak this fall. “Many people look at the defense at Virginia and talk about how awesome it was this year, but it took time for us to gel. We have three juniors and one senior on defense, and when we started playing together, we were atrocious. A good defenClifton High School 2005 graduate Nikki Krzysik is an AllAmerican soccer player at the University of Virginia. sive line needs to stay together.”
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