As if the stress of senior year isnt enough of a headache, Michael Vega began his final chapter of high school with a serious concussion. <\/p>\n
A soccer injury in May 2016 had mandated three months recovery time, stealing a summer of soccer training from the North Forsyth graduate. <\/p>\n
It hit me hard that I couldnt play, coming in with a big concussion, said Vega, a two-time all-conference award recipient. I had to jump right back into it. <\/p>\n
Vega, 17, was cleared to play in the final round of the Forsyth Cup last year, helping his team secure a victory in the championship round for the second year in a row, making school history. <\/p>\n
Vega, who spent three years on the varsity team, said one of his favorite high school moments was scoring the conference-winning goal against Asheboro High School as a sophomore. <\/p>\n
It was a great experience; theres nothing like it, said Vega, who plays goalie and center back. I knew half the guys from growing up, so its hard to say good-bye. <\/p>\n
While Vega said he will not play soccer in college, he will continue playing with the Hispanic League. <\/p>\n
Graduation is bittersweet, but Vega said he is glad to have AP Biology and AP Chemistry behind him and is applying to Forsyth Tech to study biotechnology. <\/p>\n
Ive learned to surround myself with the right people and never give up, Vega said. Im excited for graduation. <\/p>\n
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