Eastlake girls soccer player Naima Jolie Calvo commits to Division I Jackson State

Eastlake senior girls soccer player Naima Jolie Calvo has verbally committed to play for Division I, Jackson State University in Jackson, Mississippi.

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Jackson State competes in the Southwestern Athletic Conference. Calvo visited the Jackson State campus recently and developed a strong relationship with coach Ted Flogaites and those factors helped her in reaching her decision.

"I'm excited for the opportunity to play at the Division I level," Calvo said. "Coach Flogaites followed me, had seen me play and really showed interest in me. The campus visit went well and I'm excited to see what the future holds at Jackson State. It was an emotional moment for me to commit, soccer is my passion."

Calvo will play either outside back or right wing in college. She will be entering her fourth year on the Eastlake varsity this coming season. She helped Eastlake to the District 1-6A title last season as well as a bidistrict title in the playoffs.

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As a freshman, she was Rookie of the Year in District 1-6A.

"My younger sister Demi and younger brother Rooney are athletes and I want to be a positive example for them," Calvo said. "I've been playing soccer for many years and all the hard work is paying off."

Felix F. Chavez can be reached at fchavez@elpasotimes.com; @Fchavezeptimes on X

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