WOOD RIVER - East Alton-Wood River High senior Blake Sorgea is being recognized for his dedication and leadership in soccer, qualities he credits with helping him grow as a teammate throughout his high school career.
Sorgea, who plays for coach Chris Johnson, said “putting in the work, and being a leader to my teammates” contributed to the recognition.
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He is a Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete of the Month for the Oilers.
Sorgea has played soccer since sixth grade and said shooting the ball is what he enjoys most about the sport. His involvement in athletics also has helped him develop leadership skills.
“It helped me become more of a leader, and help out my teammates more,” Sorgea said.
Soccer is one of three sports Sorgea participates in. He also plays small forward and power forward in basketball and competes in shot put and discus in track.
His accomplishments extend to the classroom, where he said he has earned high honor roll recognition throughout all four years of high school.
Sorgea would like to continue playing soccer and basketball in college and is interested in pursuing welding. Outside of competition, he enjoys playing sports and listening to music.
