Not only do they have newcomer twins Stephanie and Selena Iglesias, but they also have the returning Kayton and Kamaren Cole, as well as Lindsay and Miranda Duffy.
Kamaren and Kayton Cole, Selena and Stephanie Iglesias, and Miranda and Lindsay Duffy. Photo by Kevin McGloshen.
The Iglesias girls, who thankfully for all those involved with the team are not identical, have played the game since they were four-years-old.
Their mother, Rhonda, said they live and breathe soccer, and when not playing for their club, Net-Surfers, can be found practicing in the back yard with their dad. Their ultimate dream is to play for the U.S. or Peruvian national teams (their dad is from Peru).
“They love playing together and sometimes have twin telepathy on the field,” she said. “They have really dreamed of playing high school soccer at New Albany for many years. It is especially exciting for them to be on the same team and challenge each other to do their best.
"They have been so welcomed to the team by the coaches and the players especially the upper classman who have done an excellent job making the new players feel welcomed."
Coach Julie Deuser said having sisters is a “really great thing.”
“I like the idea of our team being like a family and having true sisters only helps with this,” she said.
On the Iglesias twins, Deuser said they understand the game and are dangerous with the ball.
“Both girls have excellent footwork and definitely make things happen on the field,” she said. “They will be an important part of our offense.”
Kayton Cole, a senior, and her sister Kam, a junior, play indoors for the school’s basketball team in the spring, are also very gifted outdoors on the soccer field, said Deuser.
“Both girls have outstanding speed and skill,” she said. “Kayton is a strong all around player who can play any position on the field, while Kam is an excellent attacker.
Miranda Duffy, meanwhile, is a freshman, joining sister Lindsay, a junior, and both are solid players, said Deuser.
New Albany, which finished last year with a 12-3-1 record, plays it first game of the regular campaign against Forest Park at Prosser field this evening (6 p.m.)
“I am looking forward to this season,” said Deuser. “We are a young team, but very talented. In the past we have had one or two stand out players who were relied on to do most of the work. This year, I believe every player on the field will play an important role in our success.”
