Ava Plata '22 Recruiting Profile

My name is Ava Cameron Plata.  I attend the Nichols School in Buffalo NY;  I will be graduating in 2022.  Currently, I am a rising sophomore having just finished my freshman year. This year academically  I adjusted well in transitioning to high school and should end with a strong GPA.  One of the goals on my list this year was to make the very competitive varsity team at Nichols.  I was the only freshman to make the team and started every game as a midfielder.  Most of all I can attribute my growth this season to my coach Beth Stone, as the only freshman she provided the guidance and support that allowed me to grow.

Growing up with a twin sister naturally made me more competitive.  Although most of the time we don’t intentionally compete with one another, sub-consciously we always do.  Having a built-in teammate since the start has made me become a selfless team player. This has allowed me to understand the importance of creating un-selfish plays on the field.  My competitive drive and a little stubbornness fuel my passion for the sport of lacrosse.