BOYS PLAYER OF THE YEAR: DANE SAINTUS
BOYS SUPER TEAM: SOCCER
By Tobias Xavier Lopez
Star-Telegram Staff Writer
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Lamar, Sr. Saintus has always had natural gifts of speed, strength and leaping ability, but this season his game rose to a new level. Saintus finished the District 7-5A season with 35 goals and guided Lamar to the postseason after a two-year absence.
Saintus has signed with SMU.
What drew you to soccer? "My parents are from
Haiti and that's the main sport over there. My dad got me started when I was 4. He's been my coach all the way up to club. He's worked with me ever since I was little, took me out every day. He helped my skills progress. Basically, it became part of me. It's really fun to me. I love the sport. He's what got me started. He's my inspiration." --As told to Tobias Xavier Lopez