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GAC Athlete Named Gatorade State Girls Soccer Player of the Year
The student athlete is the first from Greater Atlanta Christian School to receive the honor.
A graduating senior at Greater Atlanta Christian School has been named Gatorade's state girls Soccer Player of the Year.
This week Gatorade announced that honoree as Rachel Garcia, a forward at Greater Atlanta Christian School.
While being a powerful soccer player, having helped lead her team to a state championship this past season, Garcia also has maintained a 4.01 average, according to a press release from Gatorade.
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In addition to sports, she is involved in community service, including working at a homeless shelter, mission trips and youth soccer.
She plans to attend University of Georgia in the fall on an athletic scholarship.
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Named earlier this year, other players of the year from Gwinnett are:
- Josh Brickell, a Peachtree Ridge High cross country runner
- Lexie Brown, a North Gwinnett High basketball player
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