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GET TO KNOW: Alley Houghton
7/22/2016 | Soccer
In preparation for the 2016 season, OleMissSports.com is bringing fans of Ole Miss Soccer a glance of the newest Rebels for the upcoming slate.
We'll take a look at what makes each player unique, how they chose Ole Miss for their collegiate career and what they hope to do after college.
Alley Houghton
Fr., F
Oxford, Miss. (Lafayette HS)
Major: Exercise Science
What made you choose Ole Miss?
I had many soccer coaches that attended the University of Mississippi, but the most important was the day my parents took me to my first college soccer match, where I instantly fell in love with the environment. As a third grader, I told my mom "I'm going to be an Ole Miss soccer player," and since that game Ole Miss had my heart.
What do you like most about Ole Miss and Oxford?
I like the fact that my family and friends can cheer me on from the stands since I have lived here most of my life.
How did you attract the attention of the coaching staff at Ole Miss?
I attracted their attention with my ability to score goals. I broke many records in Mississippi and helped my teams make history for their programs.
If you could give any advice to younger players entering the sport, what would it be?
Do not let the town you come from affect your beliefs in what you can accomplish in life. Just because it has not happened in our town by anyone does not mean you can't be the first. Be that first person people look up at to accomplish their goals. Do not let the success in your city or state influence your success in sports or in life.
If you had a day off from soccer, what would you do?
Catch up on my naps from the many 6 a.m. workouts.
What are your goals for the season?
My goal is to start my freshman year or at least be one of the next subs in, but my main goal is to become a better athlete.
Quick hitsรขโฌยฆ
Nickname: Alz
Teammates would describe her as: Funny/clumsy
Best moment of playing career: Breaking the Mississippi high school record with 250 career goals
Dream profession/career: Professional soccer player
Go to hangout place: Lake
Biggest fear: Spiders
Pick anywhere in the world to vacation, where would you go: Bora Bora
Team you're looking most forward to playing on the 2016 schedule: Mississippi State
Something most people don't know about you: I am very shy
Favoritesรขโฌยฆ
Movie: The Last Song
Band/Artist: Adele
TV Show: Pretty Little Liars
Actress/Actor: Blake Lively
Snack Food: Turtle Chex Mix
Candy Bar: Snickers
Home Cooked Meal: Chicken and Dumplings
Fast Food Restaurant: Cookout
Place to eat in Oxford: Oxford Grillehouse
Female athlete: Alex Morgan
Male athlete: Tim Howard
Favorite pro team: Seattle Sounders FC
Favorite animal: Puppies
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