Lindsay Tarpley's impact on and off the field

Posted Dec 11, 2009
When it came down to choosing the ESPN RISE national high school player of the decade in girls soccer, the short list included Lindsay Tarpley and Heather O'Reilly -- both worthy candidates. But there was one factor that swung the decision in favor of Tarpley. While both honored high school and national team commitments during their high school careers, Tarpley made a greater impact in high school. (ESPN.com)

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