Conestoga’s Chris Ward is Main Line Boys Athlete of the Week

Ward, a senior, led the Central League boys’ soccer champions in goals (eight as of Oct. 27) and in the words of Conestoga head coach David Zimmerman, “has been the catalyst for our offense.’ A first team All-Central League selection, he has booted four game-winners and one game-tying goal.

Main Line Media News: What to you has been the highlight of this Conestoga boys’ soccer season? Can you share with us your most vivid memory of that experience?

Chris Ward: My favorite moment of this soccer season was walking out onto the field on Senior Night with my parents by my side and just thinking to myself, “Wow, I can’t believe I’m already a senior.’ High school has just flown by and realizing that it is almost over is so bittersweet.

Main Line Media News: What to you was your most memorable goal scored this season?

Chris Ward: My most memorable goal has to be the goal against Lower Merion in the beginning of the season. It was an amazing feeling putting the game-winning goal in the back of the net in overtime.

Main Line Media News: Who is your favorite soccer player, and why? Is there a player whose game you try to pattern your own after?

Chris Ward: Cristiano Ronaldo is my favorite soccer player, I’ve always looked up to him and part of my game is copied from his. I’m always trying to be one of the fastest kids out on the field.

Main Line Media News: What do you think is the strongest part of your game?

Chris Ward: I think the strongest part of my game is my speed and strength. My speed helps me with runs down the sidelines and my strength helps me with winning head balls.

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