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Pitses is Liggett's Feisty Playmaker

This University Liggett sophomore works hard on the pitch and creates scoring chances for the Knights of Grosse Pointe Woods.

A fast, feisty playmaker that works hard and is a wonderful teammate?

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That's sophomore Eleni Pitses.

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Pitses is an outside midfielder for the Knights and has racked up two goals and seven assists to help the team to a 5-2 MIAC Blue Division record and 7-4 overall.

"Eleni has been our playmaker extraordinaire," University Liggett varsity soccer coach David Dwaihy said. "She's a fantastic student, a wonderful teammate, and an extremely hardworking player with a never-say-die attitude. It's a joy to coach her, and I think she has tremendous potential as a soccer player."

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Pitses had a strong showing for the Knights as a freshman last year and quickly secured a starting spot on the outside mid.

"She has great speed and quickness and is very comfortable with the ball at her feet," said Dwaihy. "As a result, she is able to take on defenders and create scoring chances with her crosses. She works extremely hard all over the field, and is great about tracking back to help her defense. On the field she is feisty and energetic and leads by example with her terrific work rate and intensity."

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