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Dany Molina (Sr. CB) of Alief Elsik Soccer
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Elsik's Molina anchors the renowned soccer program's next chapter
If not for a last-minute strike from Klein Cain’s Parker Glenn that broke a scoreless deadlock in extra time, the Rams might have had another shot at the trophy. But even in defeat, Elsik reinforced its status as a brand — one defined by intensity, pride, and an enduring hunger for more.
The stars of 2025-26 Alief Elsik SoccerJamey Wright (VYPE)
That hunger begins in the back line, where senior center back Dany Molina returns to anchor the Rams’ defense and set the tone for another run.
“We know that there are going to be some who doubt us, and it’s something that we were faced with last season,” Molina said. “That’s out of our control. So, all we can do is continue to work as hard as we can, as much as possible, and find out what we’re capable of, together.”
For Molina, though, the team’s story is still unfolding.
“What’s yet to come, you know,” he said with a grin. “Our story — or mine — isn’t over just yet, so it’s going to be what we make it.”
That sense of perspective captures both his composure and ambition. His understanding of the game — shaped by years of dedication — keeps him grounded in both mindset and execution.
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“I’ve always been passionate about this sport,” he said. “From the time that I first started to walk to now, it’s just been a big factor in my life. The technique and mentality that I associate with it — that’s something I’ve come to appreciate, and it makes all the work worth it.”
When asked what makes Elsik’s soccer culture so distinct, Molina doesn’t hesitate.
“It’s our mentality and how we came up,” he said. “We use that to fuel us and our ambition.”
As the Rams prepare for another campaign, that mentality endures — steady, unflinching, and certain of one thing: the story isn’t finished yet.
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Alief Elsik's Nafisat Ozigi
LAYING DOWN THE LAW: Elsik's Ozigi may soon be seen on more than one kind of court // Powered by LOVB
“I was initially drawn to volleyball because of my height and I was looking for a productive extracurricular activity to get involved with,” Ozigi said. “Coming to America when I was about to start eighth grade, then moving here from San Antonio, my Dad really encouraged me to join something in order to ease myself into school life. Once I made the team after tryouts, the rest is history.”
The stars of 2025-26 Alief Elsik VolleyballJamey Wright (VYPE)
Ozigi’s path to the court didn’t begin in a gym, but across the globe. She spent her first 11 years in Nigeria, where school life looked very different.
“I attended a few boarding schools and we didn’t necessarily have competitive sports,” she said. “I’d love to go back and visit sometime after high school because life seemed to be simpler then.”
What she values about her time in the U.S., however, is the connection she’s been able to build.
“There seems to be more interaction between the students, teachers, and coaches,” Ozigi noted. “It’s not so much that we’re seen as peers, but it’s more friendly and there’s an emphasis on the individual relationships.”
Volleyball, she says, has helped anchor her in that process. From communication to accountability, it’s been a space for learning beyond the textbook.
“Teamwork is a major component of the game,” she said. “So, whenever I have projects or assignments that require more than one person, I already have a sense of how to interact with and collaborate with others. Also, it’s helped me to understand the value of taking ownership of what you do, which has made me a better leader, I feel.”
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That same mindset carries over to the classroom. Ozigi, currently ranked fourth in her senior class at Elsik, is as driven academically as she is athletically.
“It (academics) isn’t always my favorite thing, but I think that’s where my competitive side kicks in; if I want a good grade, I’m going to fight for it.”
As for what comes next, Ozigi sees a future in the courtroom, inspired by someone close to home.
“I see myself pursuing a career in Law, since my Dad isa lawyer and I know the extent of where it can take me.”
