SARAH V. HUNGERFORD Sarah is a (L/R) winger and attacking midfielder for the Savannah United 02 Premier team, which recently earned RPL status. Sarah is extremely quick, with outstanding 1v1 abilities, and possessing phenomenal aerial control giving her an advantage against average players and affording her time to combine with teammates Lloya Stevens and Emma Beddow (first and second leading scorers, Athena A Fall 2016). It isn’t surprising that one of her favorite USWNT members is Megan Rapinoe. “She can put the ball where she wants, and has a killer strike,” Sarah marvels.
Sarah is also on the GA ODP 03 team, which takes some extra work. There aren’t a lot of players willing to travel the four-plus hours each way from Savannah to try out in a bigger market and attend practices. Sarah says, “It has been a great opportunity to play with some of the best players in Georgia.” Sarah’s passion for soccer began in Richmond Hill under late Coach David Minning, who recently passed away from cancer. Coach Minning always challenged her to work hard and develop her skills. Sarah gained a reputation for her tenacity following a collision with a much larger male player during a friendly.
John Hungerford, says, “she got crushed, popped up, and became a little soccer demon, scoring multiple goals.” She is that one player on the pitch you don’t want to foul — it fuels her and takes her to another level. Life in a small area has its challenges and Sarah’s move to Savannah United was fundamental for her development. Sarah is looking forward to a promising future with her team, while dreaming of being on the USWNT. She is also eyeing several colleges to attend which offer excellent academic opportunities and athletic development; her top tier includes the