The junior goalie was a standout in the PIAA District One Girls Lacrosse Tournament, helping the No. 9 seed Red Raiders knock off the Nos. 1, 3, 6 and 8 seeds and leading the defense according to Radnor head coach Brooke Fritz. Her save percentage was .550 in the five district playoff games, and she caused five turnovers and scooped up eight ground balls. She also received All-Central League recognition for her fine goalie play this season.
Fun facts – Alexa Solomon
Favorite book: A Fine Balance.
Favorite author: F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Favorite TV show: The O.C.
Favorite movie: The Blind Side.
Favorite athlete: Devon Willis (one of the world’s best goalies and the first female player in MLL history)
Favorite pre-game pump-up song: Drake’s Views album.
Favorite team: Philadelphia Eagles.
Favorite place to visit: California.
Favorite pre-game meal: Wawa hoagie, Kind Bar.
Favorite color: Light blue.
Person I most admire: “There are two people I admire. The first is Katie Sampson. I have been going to the Katie Samson festival for years, and have even played a few times in it. Her story is very motivational and inspires me everyday to play the game I love. She is a great example of perseverance and dedication that has led to the festival’s success and her ongoing legacy. Another person I admire is my grandfather, Buddy. He has not only been the team’s good luck charm this season (we have won every game he has attended this season – especially playoff games), but is also the smartest and kindest man I know, and I just hope I can be as successful and compassionate as he is.”
Born: Sept. 30, 1998 in Providence, RI.
Family members: Karen (mom), Dave (dad), Jud (brother), Josie (sister), and Jet (dog).
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