Allie Rooney ’16
Sports Editor
This week’s athlete of the week is Smith soccer team’s forward, Jordan Houston ’16. The junior has an impressive track record. She scored a goal in the team’s win over Elms College on Sept. 17. She scored the first goal of the match 2:43 into the game. Houston converted two big-time goals in the team’s first NEWMAC game against Clark University. She got the Pioneers on the board just under 20 minutes into the match when she converted on a penalty kick. Then, with 17 minutes remaining in the game, she scored her second goal of the game and fourth goal of the season.
We sat down with Houston and asked her a few questions:
What is your favorite pre-game snack?
Dried mango slices (the sugared kind, of course).
Do you have any pre-game rituals?
We always meet in a classroom 30 minutes before our warm up to watch some inspiring YouTube soccer videos to get us pumped.
What is your favorite thing about the team this year?
We have nine new first years this year, and they’ve been a great addition to our new team.
What is your favorite movie?
“Nightmare Before Christmas.”
What is your favorite memory of the season so far?
When we went as a team to the Smith College ropes course for team bonding. It was such a fun and beneficial experience, not to mention the hilarious wipe outs from several of my teammates.
What are your personal and team goals for the season?
My personal goals are to stay on par with my individual statistics from last season, and exceed if possible. Team goals are definitely making it to the tournament at the end of the season, and then winning.
Any fun facts about the soccer team that not many people know?
Our coach, Mark Platts, has the most adorable baby ever. Her name is Sidney, and we’ve now claimed her as our team baby.
