24 SPORTS
SANTA ANA COLLEGE el Don/eldonnews.org • MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2015
COMEBACK: ROA FOUND SUPPORT FROM HER BOYFRIEND
TOUGH:
Roa is now
battling a
nagging knee
sprain after
recovering
from ankle
surgery.
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“He is a really good supporter because
I didn’t play soccer last year due to my
surgery and family issues, but he’ll go to
my games when he can make it and then
I’ll go to his games,” Roa said.
Both have playful and approachable
personalities.
“I’m an African-American male so I
have experience in this. Makenna has an
attitude of a black woman. Her favorite
word is ‘No,’ and she is so damn stubborn,” Latham said. “It takes forever for
her to accept something from me. It’s
nice to see her work hard for something
as well so I know she’s independent but
it’s like a blessing and a curse.”
Off the field, Roa says she loves going
to Disneyland, where she is an annual
pass holder.
“It’s so convenient being right there
and I love going,” Roa said. “I have two
pair of ears, one being giraffes.”
Roa has a routine of only wearing
matching socks for soccer games. She
hates her freckles and says she’s a really
bad online shopper. She is also a foodie,
considering her teammates and herself
as among the unhealthiest athletes who
eat anything from sushi to Oreos.
“Ally and I normally suggest going
and eating,” Roa said. “After games we
usually get tacos because our games are
on Tuesday, so it’s Taco Tuesday. Fridays
are sushi.”
Considering her injuries and the visible tattoo on her leg — which she got in
honor of the only grandparent involved
in her life, who died of cervical cancer
— strong may be an understatement
when describing Roa.
Getting back on the field regardless of
her physical injuries shows her commitment, tenacity and love of the sport.
“Makenna is awesome, she works hard
and she just proves herself,” teammate
Kacee Thoren said.
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FIRE / Through 11 games, Roa has scored three goals and assisted on
another, while tallying seven points. / Diana Viera / el Don