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By JOHN CEBALLOS

jceballos@tampatrib.com

Published: November 19, 2008

RIVERVIEW - Junior Alexandra Stahl was a defensive specialist during her first two years as a member of the Riverview High School girls soccer team.

This season, under new coach Katie Reed, Stahl will play forward for the Sharks.

"She's a very determined athlete and one of my hardest workers," Reed said. "If she has doubts about something, she's not afraid to ask questions, which is what you want from your players."

So far, Stahl has taken the position change - which will significantly increase her scoring opportunities - in stride.

"It's a totally new position, but I've been thinking of it as a learning experience," she said.

Stahl has been running around a bunch of different soccer fields since she was in elementary school.

"I love that I get to be outside and exercising," she said. "I also like playing as a team and competing against other players."

Stahl competes for the Sharks on an almost year-round basis.

She was also a self-described "defensive specialist" on the school's volleyball team during the fall and will be a rusher for Riverview's flag football squad in the spring.

Once she graduates, she hopes to attend college in-state and is interested in studying business and law.

She also hopes to help the team improve from its 9-8 record last season.

"I think it would be nice if we did a little better in districts," said Stahl, whose team lost in its district tournament last year. "I also want to keep improving as a player and keep having fun with my teammates."

GET TO KNOW

WHO: Alexandra Stahl

AGE: 16

SCHOOL: Riverview High School
GRADE: 11th

SPORTS: soccer, volleyball and flag football
FUTURE PLANS: Wants to attend an in-state college and study business and law.

Reporter John Ceballos can be reached at (813) 865-1555.

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