VTSU Johnson Athletics Department announces Moriah Stefanik's commitment to joining the women's varsity soccer program for the upcoming fall season. Hailing from Pawtucket, RI, Stefanik has been a force on the field for the Tolman HS and Rhode Island Surf club team. The attacking midfielder / forward has a number of accolades to her name, being named to the All-State, All-Division (x2), and All-Academic teams over the duration of her high school career, surpassing the 100 goal mark in the process.
Raves Coach Norm Peterson, "Moriah is an excellent student and she is planning to come study Health Science at Vermont State Johnson. She gets the job done off the field and on the field as well. In watching Moriah play, the one thing that struck me most was how active and great a teammate she is; she works hard off the ball to get open, wins 50/50 battles, puts in the work defensively and leads the team with high fives and fist pumps. Great teams are filled with great teammates – for that reason alone, we are so happy she chose Johnson. However, Moriah also happens to be a great goal scorer - ending her high School career with 110 goals scored! We are looking forward her coming to Johnson and adding to our attack! Today is a great day to be a Badger!"
Welcome to the family, Moriah! Go Badgers!
Name: Moriah Stefanik
Preferred name/nickname: Riah/Moriah
Position(s): AM/FW
Hometown: Pawtucket, RI
Club team: Rhode Island Surf
High School: Tolman HS
Awards/Honors: All-State, All-Division x2, All-Academic
Projected major at VTSU Johnson: Health Science
What are you looking forward to most about VTSU Johnson: Playing soccer and meeting new people.
Favorite Athlete: Trinity Rodman
Favorite team: Portland Thorns
Most memorable athletic moment: Scoring my 100th career high school goal
Favorite Musical artist(s): Tate McRae
Favorite Food: Ice cream sandwich
Favorite Ben and Jerry's flavor: Coffee Toffee Bar Crunch
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
What do you want people to know about you? I love the Celtics and think New England sports are the best