Maria Vargas '18 Recruiting Profile

I am 16 years old and just finished my junior year at Rockbridge County High School (RCHS).  Over the past three years, I was a starter for both varsity basketball and soccer.  I was also a starter for the JV team my 8th grade year.  Being a successful athlete is an important part of my high school career.  As I approach my senior year, I would like to find a college where I can continue to thrive as a student athlete on a soccer team.  

As a freshman, I scored 14 goals and had 5 assist for the RCHS Varsity team. I finished my sophomore season with 22 goals and 13 assists and my junior season with 35 goals and 7 assists  I am going into my senior year as the all-time leading score for RCHS with a total of 71 goals.  I hold the school record for the most assists.   My sophomore year and junior year I was selected RCHS Offensive Player of the Year.  I was named 1st Team All-Conference and 1st Team All-District my freshman, sophomore, and junior year. In addition, as a sophomore, I made 2nd Team All-Region.  This year I was named Blue Ridge District Player of the Year and selected 1st Team All-State.  I was the first female soccer player at RCHS to be named player of the year and the first to make the Virginia High School League All-State Team.   

I have played club soccer since I was old enough to make a team. For the past two years, I have played in the Soccer Organization of Charlottesville-Albemarle (SOCA).    Last year I played on the U-18 elite team.  SOCA plays in the clubs very competitive Clubs Champions League.  

I am an active member or the National Honor Society and the Spanish Honor Society.  I served as treasurer for the Spanish Honor Society my junior year and was elected president this year. I enjoy volunteer work.   I am member of Project Connection, which is a non-profit organization that connects teens with children in the community who have disabilities. In addition, I am volunteer basketball referee for Rockbridge Area Recreational Organization Youth programs.  

I am a strong student with a 3.8 GPA.  As a student athlete, I have learned to work hard and manage my time carefully.   I have not decided on a major, but I am considering a major in the sciences. I want to enroll in a school with strong academics where I can also play soccer. I typically play the number ten position or some type of center midfield.   I am open to playing a different position at the college level. I am the type of player who will do whatever it takes to win, even if it means playing a different position or taking on a different role.