“We made the best out of a bad situation,” Paterson said.

Since her sophomore year, Paterson has led the team, and this is something she will miss. She felt like the big sister, and now, unsure of her future, she will keep looking forward. She has become closer to her teammates, like her teammate of four years senior Rachel Poulo, and her coach DJ Driscoll.

“I made connections that I wouldn’t have made had I not joined soccer,” Paterson said. “It’s cool to be a part of a community at school.”

Paterson first joined the sport when she was six, and since then, soccer has been a big part of her life. Playing on the MVHS team was far different than her experience playing club soccer and the more relaxed atmosphere has left room for more fun and competition.

In college, Paterson is unsure of whether soccer will play a major role. She’s keeping her options open for now and communicating with coaches, but she cannot be certain of where it will take her.