Blue Devil Athlete Spotlight: Horace Kendima (Boys Soccer)

 

Leominster High School senior Horace Kendima began his soccer journey as a young child, with his mother playing a major role in developing his love for the sport.

“My mom used to take me out to play,” Kendima said. “She played a huge role in my love for soccer.”

Now in his third season on varsity and serving as one of the team's captains, Kendima has embraced his leadership role. He says the family atmosphere among his teammates is one of his favorite parts of playing LHS boys soccer.

“What I like most is playing with my teammates,” Kendima said. “We are all family, no matter what.”

“Horace has always stood out for his speed and skill, as well as his versatility,” said varsity head coach Steve McCaughey. “While he came into our program as a striker, he played wingback as a sophomore and centerback as a junior. This year, Horace has been a dominant force in the midfield, and we count on him to lead our attack while also being a crucial piece of our defense.”

“One thing I’ve learned from Coach McCaughey is that hard work pays off,” Kendima said. "That advice has helped me both on and off the field."

Following the soccer season, Kendima plans to apply to college and hopes to continue his soccer career at the next level. Outside of school and soccer, he enjoys playing video games.

“My favorite class at LHS was Health with Mr. Billingham,” Kendima said. "He made the class fun."

Kendima has grown from a young soccer player into a versatile varsity contributor and team captain, making his mark on the Leominster High School boys soccer program both on the field and as a leader.

“Horace has been a critical part of our success over the past few seasons,” McCaughey said. “This year, as we are rebuilding with almost an entirely new roster of players, he has grown to be a tremendous leader.”