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News - March, 2007
Lynchburg Soccer Standout to play for
Southern State
Steven Sams has signed a
national letter of intent to play soccer at Southern State Community
College. Sams is a senior at Lynchburg Clay and he is the son of
Mike and Carol Sams.
Sams served as team
captain his junior and senior year. He led the Mustangs to their
first gold soccer ball in school history with a perfect 7-0 team
record in the Southern Hills League during 2006. Sams was the
leading scorer for Lynchburg this season as well. Sams was named
rookie of the year his freshman year when he also played for the
varsity team.
“I am excited to add Sams
to the team. By choosing Southern State he is really opening up
some great opportunities for himself both in the classroom and on
the soccer field. He comes from a strong high school program and he
has a great work ethic. He will contribute right away at Southern
State,” stated SSCC head soccer coach Josh Thoroman. |
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Pictured above, seated from l to r:
Ashley Sams (sister), Mike Sams (father), Steven Sams, Carol Sams
(mother). Standing in back from l to r: Lynchburg Clay H.S. asst.
coach James O'Conner and SSCC head soccer coach Josh Thoroman.
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