Athlete Of The Week: Elizabeth Spadafino
Has dominated the competition with 6 goals in first three games
Elizabeth Spadafino is the Smoke Signal’s Athlete of the Week. She has been scoring goals at a rapid rate, helping PV girls soccer start 3-0 this year.
Name: Elizabeth Spadafino
Sport: Girls Soccer
Grade: Senior
Position: Striker
The Lowdown: Spadafino is a highly successful four year varsity player who has been on a tremendous roll during her team’s 3-0 start to the season. She scored three goals during PV’s opening game win over Teaneck, two goals in another win over Old Tappan, and she scored the game winner in a 1-0 victory over Demarest on Tuesday.
Expectations: Spadafino is hopeful that PV can win their league, as well as the county tournament. PV is ranked No. 3 by NorthJersey.com and Spadafino would like for her team to continue to move up the list as the season progresses.
Coach’s Comment: “Elizabeth is awesome, and she’s a great leader and she is obviously playing really well right now.” – Head Coach Amy Lombardo
What She Likes Most About Her Sport: “I love that it’s a team sport. I definitely like that, so if you mess up you always have somebody who can pick you up, and you are doing the same for your team. And how your team is kind of like your family and it’s fun doing everything together, like practice, pasta parties, winning together, and celebrating.
Best Sport Memory: When she, along with Kelly Smith and Nicole Franklin, lost their voices from screaming loudly in various accents on the bus home from a game in Cranford.
Best Thing About Pascack Valley: “I love everything here. I love the teachers, the students, I love my friends here. Everyone is so respectful and we are all like one big family. We support each other and it is a really great environment.”
Favorite Actor: Chad Michael Murray
Favorite Movie: The Blind Side
Favorite Music Artist: John Mayer
Favorite Teacher: Mr. Tom Gallione – Physical Education Teacher
Favorite Subject: English
Favorite Book: Harry Potter
Favorite Food: Pasta
Favorite TV Show: One Tree Hill
Favorite Animal: Cheetah
Four People She’d Like To Meet: John Mayer, Chad Michael Murray, Michael Oher, Elton John
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Chocolate
What She Does In Her Free Time: Soccer, Camp Raspberry, hanging out with friends, going to the beach.
One Thing People May Not Know: She can fold her tongue back.
One Superpower: Flying
Any Role Models: “In life, probably my parents. They work really hard and make sure that I get everything I need, so I look up to both of them.”
Future Plans: “I’m looking at schools not too far from here, and I want to play in college so I’m still talking to coaches and trying to figure that out. And I want to be a physical therapist.”
Dream Vacation Spot: Italy
