Bloomington High School North, Nikean, 2018, Page 72

Description:	BOYS SOCCERstory by Ellie ParhamAlthough junior Matthias Ortiz wasborn in New Mexico, his parents were bornin Argentina, where soccer is a veryprominent sport. Soccer is the most popularsport in Argentina with the most players outof any other sport in the country.It runs in my blood, Ortiz said. Itssomething that has been passed on to me.Ortiz works hard to play his best buthas faced a few medical obstacles along theway. His team was always supportive andcomforting during the times when Ortiz wasout of the game.I snapped my wrist during a game, andit set me back about 3 or 4 months, Ortizsaid, but part of my team came to thehospital and stayed for my first surgery.With the help of his friends, coaches,athletic trainers, and family, Ortiz has beenable to keep playing and continue hispassion for soccer.■Wm.mmt\<i
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Collection:	Bloomington High School North

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