Four from Wisconsin show toughness, passion

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For these four players from the state of Wisconsin, displaying their toughness is just part of the game. All four of them are hard-working, physically and mentally strong and play the game with an excitement and a joy. They are well-rounded players who can play all over, show great skills and put in the time to get better.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Haylee Aranda-Rios, Midfielder/Forward, Class of 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Aranda-Rios is a junior at Lake Forest High and is an incredibly talented player. She displays great technical ability, and as a player with the ball at her feet a lot, this allows her playmaking ability. Aranda-Rios can play in the midfield or as a forward, and plays with passion and confidence that she will impact the game. The SC Wave club player is very coachable, is a team player and is very outgoing as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='110562' first='Olivia' last='Hernandez'], Outside Defender, Class of 2027</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hernandez displays great versatility in that she can play as an outside back on either side. Just a freshman at Whitefish Bay High, she shows a toughness and a composure beyond her years. Hernandez, who plays club for FC Wisconsin's 2009 ECNL team, is a fearless player, who is tough and eager to prove herself. She plays with a passion and a commitment that is often times unrivaled. She has great skills and can be an unstoppable force on the outside, and also plays the game with joy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='28517' first='Jessica' last='(Jess) Howard'], Defender, Class of 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Howard attends Living Worth Lutheran and plays her club with FC Wisconsin, playing ECNL with the 2007 team. She is a versatile player who can play any defensive position and she can do that because of how hard she works and how committed she is to her craft. She will work hard to learn a position and work hard to improve. She is very determined and does not lack motivation as she finds it within her to compete and play hard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='155782' first='Amara' last='Leppla'], Midfielder/Winger, Class of 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Leppla has been called a difference maker by her coaches. The midfielder/winger finds a way to leave an indelible impact on a match she plays in. She's very versatile and dynamic as she can play centrally or wide and play with purpose. She is dedicated to the game, works hard and is very determined. She has the mental toughness you want to see, but in addition has great skills. She is a very quick player, and a good athlete with excellent foot skills. She attends Arrowhead High and plays for SC Wave's 2007 GA team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->