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Georgia Soccer Q&A: Sophomore Riliegh McHugh
October 17, 2011 | Soccer
Oct. 17, 2011
ATHENS, Ga. ----Sophomore midfielder/defender Riliegh McHugh has begun to make an impact on the Georgia soccer team, playing in nine games including the majority during SEC play. Her history of playing on state and national championship teams throughout her high school and club career, including three Pennsylvania State Cup Championships and two national championship finals, has helped her compete at the collegiate level for the Bulldogs. The Hershey, Pa., native is excited to continue to help the team through the rest of the season and shares her goals for the future in this edition of the Georgia Soccer Q&A.
Q: How do you feel about the 2011 season so far?
A: I think our team has really come together. We have all dedicated ourselves to giving everything we have out on the field. That mentality will help us reach our goal of winning our first SEC championship.
Q: What do you think it's going to take to make it to the NCAA tournament?
A: It will take a lot of hard work, determination and sacrifice.
Q: If you weren't playing soccer, what other sport would you want to play?
A: I'd be an equestrian rider. I love horses.
Q: What's your favorite part about playing soccer?
A: I really like the aggressive part of soccer. I love the feeling of going hard into a tackle and coming up with the ball.
Q: Why did you choose to play for UGA?
A: UGA has everything I wanted in a college. The campus is beautiful and the soccer program is excellent. Also, I knew I would get a great education and have a great college experience here.
Q: What are your personal goals for this season?
A: My personal goal is to be a difference-maker on the field. I hope that my presence on the field will make an impact and change the game in a positive way.
Q: Why did you start playing soccer?
A: I had a crush on a boy so I started playing because of him (he played soccer and said he loved soccer girls).
Q: What's your favorite food?
A: Sushi.
Q: What's your favorite movie?
A: Any of the Harry Potter movies.
Q: What is something that people would be surprised to know about you?
A: That my hometown is where chocolate is made, Hershey, Pa.!
Q: What are two words that you would use to describe yourself, on the field or off the field?
A: On the field…bone crusher. Off the field…steamroller.
Q: What does it mean to you to be a Georgia Bulldog?
A: It means I'm representing not only myself and my family, but my teammates, and the whole university of Georgia.
Riliegh McHugh is a sophomore midfielder/defender for Georgia Soccer. She and the Bulldogs will travel to play the Auburn Tigers on Thursday, Oct. 20 at 8:00 p.m. ET before heading home to compete against the Alabama Crimson Tide on Sunday, Oct. 23 at 2:00 p.m. ET. Live audio coverage and the live blog will be available on georgiadogs.com while the Auburn game will be carried on 960 WRFC and Alabama televised on CSS.
