Laurita leaves BVA team
By JEREMY SELLEW
jsellew@yourmvi.com
Citing risk of long-term injury, Belle Vernon Area’s Izzy Laurita has walked away from high school soccer.
An All-WPIAL peformer, Laurita was the Leopards’ leading scorer last season with 33 goals and 20 assists, coming off a freshman season with 15 goals and 19 assists. She had four goals in three games this season.
Laurita, who verbally committed to continue playing at the University of Memphis, said she started to think about the possibility of losing her scholarship opportunity if she suffered an injury.
“On Saturday, a player from Yough that I played with at Century (club) a few years ago was taken to the hospital in an ambulance,” Laurita said. “I remember when Grace (Henderson) spent time in the hospital after a collision in a game against EF.
“I’ve seen a lot more players get hurt in high school soccer than in cup soccer. There is a risk of injury any time you step on the field, but this will help minimize it a little. It’s a risk vs. reward situation.”
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