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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.As her sister, Sophia; mom, Lori, and dad, Frank, looked on, Canfield High School senior soccer player Anita Mancini signed her letter-of-intent to continue her soccer career at the University of Toledo at a signing ceremony in the athletic foyer of the high school on Feb. 1.
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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.The Mancini family, Lori, Anita, Sophia and Frank, celebrated Anita’s signing of her letter-of-intent to continue her soccer career at the University of Toledo at a signing ceremony in the athletic foyer of the high school on Feb. 1.
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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Canfield High School senior soccer player Anita Mancini (center) was joined by her family as she signed her letter-of-intent to continue her soccer career at the University of Toledo at a signing ceremony in the athletic foyer of the high school on Feb. 1.
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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Members of the Canfield High School girls soccer team, along with head coach Phil Simone (right) attended senior Anita Mancini’s letter-of-intent signing ceremony during which she announced she will continue her soccer career at the University of Toledo on Feb. 1.
By ABBY SLANKER
Canfield High School senior soccer player Anita Mancini formally announced her selection of the University of Toledo at a letter-of-intent signing ceremony in the athletic foyer of the high school on Feb. 1.
Mancini is four-year girls’ soccer letter-winner who contributed greatly to her team winning four conference championships and two District titles in addition to District runner-up and Regional Finals appearances. This past season, she led Canfield to their first undefeated regular season with 35 goals and nine assists, finishing her career with 90 goals and 29 assists.
Mancini was named District Player of the Year and earned first team All Ohio Division I honors. She was a three-time first team All-District selection, three-time All-AAC first team, two-time AAC Player of the Year (2015-16) and Vindicator female “Player of the Year” (2016). Mancini will attend the University of Toledo to major in nursing while continuing her soccer career as a Rocket. A 3.97 GPA student, she is the daughter of Frank and Lori Mancini.
Canfield High School Athletic Director Greg Cooper welcomed Mancini’s friends, classmates, teammates and family members to the signing.
“Welcome and thank you for coming to recognize Anita today. Student athletes distinguish themselves as athletes, but more importantly as students. Anita has excelled both on and off the field here at Canfield High School. Congratulations, Anita, on your accomplishments and your selection of University of Toledo to continue your athletic career,” Cooper said.
Cooper then introduced Canfield High School girls soccer head coach Phil Simone.
“Thank you for coming and celebrating with Anita and her family. Congratulations to Anita and congratulations to Frank and Lori on doing a phenomenal job in raising Anita. It was a special treat to coach her. I have worked with her on and off since she was 11. As some of you may know, we didn’t always see eye to eye, but she is definitely one of those players you always wanted in your program. In the last two years, she has been responsible for 90 percent of our scoring. She scored in all 18 matches this year. With her persistence, attitude, leadership skills and work ethic, I know she will succeed at the next level and I look forward to following her career at the University of Toledo,” Simone said.
Cooper then opened the floor to Mancini.
“Thank you for coming. I am happy to see all of you. First, I would like to thank Simone for running such a wonderful program. I would also like to thank my friends and teammates who always pushed me and supported me. And thank you to my family. I wouldn’t be here without them. My dad and Coach Bill shaped me into who I am today,” Mancini said.
Cooper wrapped up the signing with a few last words.
“Thank you, Anita, for your many contributions to Canfield High School. We are very proud of your accomplishments. May you have fair winds and following seas as you go off to Toledo,” Cooper said.