Lady Coyote football player Laci Fuller commits to Greyhounds | local sports

Fuller chose ENMU because of his fondness for the program and the school’s proximity to his home. “When I went on tour with the girls, the environment there was just awesome,” Fuller said. “It was positive. The coaches were great and encouraging. It really clicked.

Her mother Cindy Fuller said her daughter had a love for football at a young age. “God gave him talent,” Cindy Fuller said. “We are so happy for her today. We invested a lot but she invested a lot. She worked hard. We’re just rejoicing with her today that she’s moving on, and I believe that God has made a way for her to go in that direction. She deserved it. She worked hard and we are happy for her.

Roswell High Track head coach and father of Laci Fuller, Tim Fuller, said he was proud of his daughter and would pray for her success in Portales. “We are very proud of her,” said Tim Fuller. “She will let her light shine and no matter what she puts her hand to, she will succeed because she honors God first. We’re excited to be able to follow her now that she’s in college, and we’re excited to see what the future holds.

Urbano Sosa, Fuller’s football coach, said Fuller is a great addition to the Greyhound program. “She’s a good person and a great teammate,” Sosa said. “She’s very supportive of her teammates and she’s just a great kid in general. I think wherever she goes she’ll fit right in just because of who she is and her personality. She’s come a long way.

Sosa also praised her vision on the court and her natural ability to keep her teammates involved in the game. Sosa left Fuller some parting tips for her career as a Greyhound and as a student. “Just stay the course,” Sosa said. “She became one of the most talented players we’ve had and her ability has improved over the years. She was our playmaker and the one who got the ball to her teammates. Her passing and her vision on the soccer field are impressive. She sees the game and the field so well that she can involve others. She sees where the girls are moving, she knows where to pass and when to shoot. Laci’s football IQ is really high.

Fuller plans to take English classes, earn a law degree, or become a teacher. She said she wanted to keep her options “versatile”.

“I want to thank God, my parents, my coaches and everyone who has helped my development along the way,” Fuller said.

Blynn sportswriter Juliano Beltran can be reached at 575-622-7710, ext. 304, or sports@rdrnews.com.