Celebrating her team’s recent win was made all the more memorable by the presence of her father, who was beaming with pride as Sam stood alongside her best friend and teammate, Emily Simon. As they basked in the glow of their championship victory, Sam couldn’t help but feel grateful for the perfect ending to her high school soccer career. “I couldn’t imagine a better end,” Sam said per the latest report by Palm Beach Post, her voice filled with emotion. Emily Simon echoed Sam’s sentiments, “This sport has brought us so close together… And I know we’re going to stay this way for the rest of our lives.” Sam, who will go on to attend Stanford University, reflected on the significance of the win, “We didn’t really expect it… We came here and did it,” she added, her pride and satisfaction palpable.

As Sam moves on to the next chapter of her life and goes to Stanford, she’ll carry the memories of this special moment with her, cherishing the time spent with her teammates, family, and friends. “We definitely treated every game like it was our last,” Sam said. “We played our hearts out. We left everything on the field every single time.”

Woods couldn’t be prouder of his daughter’s achievement, saying, “To be able to end her high school career like that and to go on as a state champion is pretty cool.” He’s also excited for her future, with Sam set to attend Stanford University in the fall. “She’s going to Stanford in the fall, so everything is really trending,” he said. “She did like the campus, though.” It’s clear that Sam is Woods’s biggest source of happiness, and he’s loving every moment of her success. As he looks back on her high school career, he’s grateful for the memories and the lessons she’s learned along the way.