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Janese Quick: Leads Lancers heading into conference play

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Janese Quick: Leads Lancers Heading Into Conference Play

While senior captain Janese Quick has become a staple of the Lancer lineup, her arrival to Longwood was a result of chance.

"I’m from Florida, and (coach) Dyer’s mom also lives in Florida, and lives about five minutes away from where I went to high school. She was sick, and he went to take care of her," said Quick.

“He wanted to get out of the house, and went on the run. He happened to run by our marquee board that said, ‘Women’s soccer game tonight at 7 p.m.’ He sent an email to our coach, and came to the game.”

Quick added that she didn’t really think much about a coach being at the game, until she learned her father, who worked for NCIS, was being transferred to Virginia.

“We dug up the old email from Dyer, came on a visit and fell in love with the atmosphere," she said.

In three and a half seasons now, Quick has racked up six career goals, three assists, and played 3690 minutes.

Quick said, “Overall, it’s been really great, and I wouldn’t change anything looking back.”

This season, Quick has led the Lancers to a 5-3-1 record to wrap up the 2017 non-conference schedule.

Head coach Todd Dyer said Quick's progressed since her time as a freshman.

“She’s someone you can count on and never have to worry about. Academically, off-the-field, practice, games, you can count on her because of all the hard work she puts in,” said Dyer.

He added, “Starting her sophomore year, she became one of the first players you penciled in and worked around her.”

The highlight of Quick’s career came on Aug. 31, in a game against the American University Eagles. In a 2-0 win, Quick pulled off an incredible shot that went on to be on SportsCenter's Top 10 Plays.

“It was awesome, it is something I would never expect. Also in years to come, it’ll be something I can look back on my career and know that it’s something no one can ever take away from me,” said Quick.

While Quick has proven to be a great force on the field, she is also one of the team’s two captains.

“Because of her personality, she is very approachable, and very relatable. With such a big freshmen group, you need someone they can go to,” said Dyer.

Longwood ended out-of-conference play in a 1-1 tie at VCU, but looking ahead in the season, both Quick and Dyer are optimistic about their chances.

Quick said, “I’m hoping it’s the best team we’ve ever had. I think that there is a different atmosphere and culture on the team this year. So I think the sky's the limit with this team.”

Dyer added, “I think we can go all the way. We want to go all the way, and I think we have the talent to do that. So it all comes down to the intangibles, that collective buy-in, our health is a big part of it and how we deal with adversity moving forward.”

The women's soccer team will be back in action on Saturday, Sept. 23 as they host the High Point Panthers. The North Carolina team defeated the Lancers in the Big South Conference semifinals a season ago.