New Hyde Park All-County Soccer Player, Volunteer: Star Student

NEW HYDE PARK, NY — We all know student athletes who also bring their A-game to other parts of their lives.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. We’re working to let all your neighbors know the individual stories behind the leaderboard.

This submission comes from Bella who nominated her sister Sofia from New Hyde Park for her hard work as a soccer player, and volunteerism.

Star student athlete’s name

Sofia Bigeni

Star student athlete’s home state

New Hyde Park

Star student athlete’s Patch town

New Hyde Park

How do you know the star student athlete?

Sister

What sport does the star student athlete play?

Soccer

Why do you believe the star student athlete should be recognized?

Always so driven to be better on and off the field

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the star student athlete?

Hard work and perseverance pays off.
All County player two years in a row.
Committed to Iona University to continue her soccer career.
Loves to volunteer her time with the Top Soccer program.

Keep up the great work, Sofia!

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