Female athlete of the week: Ashley Formato
Ashley Formato
School: Mt. Pleasant High School
Year: Sophomore
Sport: Soccer
Position: Center forward
Notable: Formato scored three goals in a 7-1 victory against Geibel last week. She finished the season with 30 goals, the most in the history of girls soccer at Mt. Pleasant. The Vikings finished the season 16-2-1 overall, 11-0-1 in their section, and lost in the first round of the WPIAL Class AA playoffs, 2-1, to Deer Lakes.
Q/A: What is your favorite memory of your high school career?
It has to be this season in general. We've had a fantastic season, the kind that I've always dreamed about.
Q/A; Where do you see yourself in 10 yearsâ¢
Hopefully, I'll still be involved in soccer in some way. Hopefully, I'll also be going for something in the medical field.
Q/A: What is one aspect of your personality that people may be surprised to know?
I have a lot of hobbies, but I'm really interested in art or photography. I like to do sketching or drawing or take pictures of family and friends.
Q/A: What are your post-high school plans?
Go to college and play soccer.
Q/A: Who is a role model in your life (other than your parents)â¢
Mia Hamm. When I was little I would watch her play all the time. I idolized her. She was my hero. Since she's retired, I really miss watching her play.
