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Carlos Rodriguez

Some hope to play in college

Carlos Martinez, Writer

“I really wish I had played at Englewood since I was a freshman because it really has just been a great experience.” Jesus Ortiz Hernandez also known as the “Mexican Wolverine” is a senior at Englewood High School. Hernandez is center defense for the Englewood High School soccer team.Hernandez has been playing soccer since he was in elementary school. At first he played just for fun with his friends and family until he decided to join the soccer team in middle school. Hernandez came to Englewood his junior year and joined the Pirates soccer team.“It really has just been an honor and a privilege to play for Englewood.” Hernandez has goals for the future, but now, he’s thinking about his last year in high school. “For me personally it is going to be really emotional leaving Englewood because I’ve met so many new friends,” Hernandez admitted.Jesus has honed his skills for years and knows how to push to be the best for the rest of his high school career and future.After high school Hernandez plans to play soccer in college. A school in Minnesota is interested in him for their soccer team.His advice to freshman? “If you want to be the best, you have to really show it. You have to bust your butt everyday and always give it your all.”

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