Article: GIRLS' SOCCER: SHE'S GETTING HER KICKS VALENCIA'S SUMMERS BECOMES TOP PLAYER THANKS TO BUSY SCHEDULE, STRONG WORK ETHIC.(News)

Byline: Ramona Shelburne Staff Writer

You couldn't blame Shari Summers if she had a hard time getting excited for her high school soccer matches at Valencia High.

After all, Summers spends most of her time honing her skills against the top players in the nation as a member of the Olympic Development Program Under-17 Western Regional team and California State team.

But when asked whether she considers high school soccer ``a step down,'' Summers doesn't hesitate with an answer.

``Not at all,'' she said. ``I really get a lot out of it. We play a different style in high school than in club or on the regional team. I can work on a ...

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