Brooklyn Galinis
Name: Brooklyn Galinis
School: Cambria Heights
Age: 17
Grade: Senior
Sport: Soccer
Athlete of the week achievement: Galinis scored three goals in a 4-3 win over Forest Hills, scored the game-winning goal in a 2-1 win over West Branch and had a hat trick in a 7-0 win over Moshannon Valley.
Season update: Galinis has helped her team to a 6-1 record. On Saturday, she became the all-time career goal scoring leader at Cambria Heights with 93 career goals.
Coach Nikki Spanik’s quote: “Over the years, Brooklyn has not only been a key talent, but a positive influence on myself and the team. She is a self-driven player that delivers an intense performance at every match. Her passion for the game and light-hearted humor is both impressive and valuable to her teammates and myself. Brooklyn has always been eager to learn and evolve as a player, making her a role model for the younger players. I am very proud to be her coach.”
Favorite teacher: Mrs. Manack
Favorite subject: English
Favorite movie: “The Grinch”
Favorite food: Pasta
Favorite song: “Ribs” by Lorde
Outside interests: Hanging out with friends and family, fishing, shopping and going to Dunkin.
Favorite professional team: San Diego Wave
Favorite college team: Pitt
Pro athlete most admired: Rose Lavelle
Best athlete I ever competed against: Forest Hills soccer player Samantha Papcunik
Most influential person on my athletic career: My father Greg, who is one of my coaches
Proudest athletic achievement: Winning the 2024 District 6 2A soccer championship.
How I got my start in soccer: My parents signed me up for AYSO soccer when I was 5 years old.
Future goal: “I want to play soccer at the college level and further my education. I am planning to major in nursing.”
