Sophia Thomas doesn’t know the meaning of “sophomore slump.” After an impressive first year, she is on track to double her freshman numbers. In just nine games, she has already posted 21 goals, three more than her total for last year. Not bad, considering last year she won the Sheehan Stanwick Rookie of the Year Award.
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While some may be surprised by Thomas’s consistently impressive performances, head coach Ricky Fried certainly is not.
“Watch the game. Even if you know nothing about lacrosse, you notice Sophia,” Fried said. “The biggest thing she brings is energy.”
She will need that energy for the duration of the season. The Hoyas, while experienced and talented, have struggled with some difficult matchups and are currently 4-5 for the year.
But, regardless of the opponent, Thomas brings a dominant mentality to the field. The midfielder says that she tries to dictate her defender’s position and actions instead of simply taking what her opponents give her.
Thomas currently ranks second on the team in goals, and the Hoyas will rely on her invaluable scoring ability as they move forward throughout the season. Her efforts have been instrumental in all of the Hoyas’ victories, including a six-goal performance against Connecticut that propelled the Hoyas to a 14-12 win.
Fried has high hopes for Thomas not only for the rest of the season, but also for the rest of her career.
“She has the capability of being one of the best midfielders in the country,” he said.
