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Meet the Mountaineers: Easther and Sh'Nia
September 23, 2016 11:13 AM | Women's Soccer
RICHMOND, Va. – The No. 4-ranked West Virginia University women’s soccer team boasts a roster of talented, skilled and interesting student-athletes.
This week’s Meet the Mountaineers features two sophomores who are building on experience gained as starters last season and excelling in more-developed roles this season – defender Easther Mayi Kith and forward Sh’Nia Gordon.
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Easther Mayi Kith
5-6, Defender
Sophomore
Quebec City, Quebec
YEARS PLAYING SOCCER:
12 years
IF YOU WEREN’T PLAYING SOCCER, YOU’D BE:
Traveling around the world, competing in professional taekwondo or professional dancing
FAVORITE MOUNTAINEER MEMORY (SO FAR):
Defeating Penn State, 1-0, in Morgantown in 2015
FAVORITE FOOD:
Plantains with chicken and puff puff
FAVORITE BEVERAGE:
Smoothies
BEST PLACE TO SHOP IN MORGANTOWN:
Morgantown Mall
FAVORITE CLASS:
Math (when I understand!)
FAVORITE PART OF GAMEDAY:
Our team’s locker room moments and playing in front of our fans
BEST AND WORST PART OF CONDITIONING:
The best – making my times
The worst – running
IF YOU COULD TRAVEL ANYWHERE, YOU’D GO TO….:
Everywhere in Europe
PERSON YOU LOOK UP TO THE MOST:
My cousin, Gwladys Epangue, who had won a Bronze medal in Taekwondo at the 2008 Olympic Games
FAVORITE QUOTE:
If you focus on results, you will never change. If you focus on change, you will get results.
FAVORITE COACH IZZO-BROWN QUOTE:
“Hands down, Eastherrrr!”
WHAT HAS SOCCER DONE FOR YOU:
Everything! I’ve made friends, earned better grades in school, become a strong person and made good decisions in life.
IF YOU COULD TRADE PLACES WITH A TEAMMATE FOR A DAY, WHO AND WHY:
(Sophomore defender) Bianca St. Georges because she’s so funny and outgoing
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Sh’Nia Gordon
5-7, Forward
Sophomore
Ocklawaha, Fla.
YEARS PLAYING SOCCER:
14 years
IF YOU WEREN’T PLAYING SOCCER, YOU’D BE:
A basketball player
FAVORITE MOUNTAINEER MEMORY (SO FAR):
Going to Europe in May
FAVORITE FOOD:
Spaghetti
FAVORITE BEVERAGE:
Snapple peach tea
BEST PLACE TO SHOP IN MORGANTOWN:
Aldi
FAVORITE CLASS:
Math
FAVORITE PART OF GAMEDAY:
Pre-game turn-up in the locker room
BEST AND WORST PART OF CONDITIONING:
The best - the cool-down
The worst - the warm-up
IF YOU COULD TRAVEL ANYWHERE, YOU’D GO TO….:
Dubai
PERSON YOU LOOK UP TO THE MOST:
My mom, Porsche Schwendemann
FAVORITE COACH IZZO-BROWN QUOTE:
“That’s a card.”
WHAT HAS SOCCER DONE FOR YOU:
It keeps me in shape and keeps me looking great!
IF YOU COULD TRADE PLACES WITH A TEAMMATE FOR A DAY, WHO AND WHY:
(Sophomore midfielder) Patricia Fernandez, because she has nice hair and she is tiny
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The Mountaineers (7-1-1) close their nonconference slate at Richmond tonight, with first kick from Robins Stadium set for 7:30 p.m. Friday’s match will be televised locally in the Richmond area on WTVR-TV 6. All others wishing to follow the Mountaineers can find a link for a video stream and live stats HERE.
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