Conestoga’s Sofia Ries is Main Line Girls Athlete of the Week

The senior defender and field hockey captain, a second team All-Main Line selection last fall, is referred to by Conestoga field hockey head coach Regan Teti Marscher as, “Our most confident defender – she is extremely poised with the ball. She is our ‘fly’ on defensive corners, and is the backbone of our defense. Sofia has an incredible field sense and great communication with the teammates, and is a true leader in every aspect of our program.” A versatile athlete, Ries played a lot of soccer as a youth (as a defender) – her father is Lower Merion girls’ soccer head coach Kevin Ries – prior to taking up field hockey as a Conestoga freshman.

Fun facts – Sofia Ries

Favorite TV show: That 70s Show.

Favorite movie: Harry Potter.

Favorite pre-game pump-up song: Topanga.

Favorite team: Philadelphia Eagles.

Favorite place to visit: Italy.

Favorite pre-game meal: Banana and peanut butter.

Person I most admire, and why: “I admire my dad because he was my first coach and has been by my side on and off the field with a positive attitude and mindset my whole life.”

Family members: parents Kevin and Michelle, sister Abby.

Click HERE to read the full interview.