By Matt Browning
Many athletes don’t view their sport as a way to relax and separate themselves from reality, but that is not the case for Salina Central’s Jose Manuel Lachia.
While he is your typical teenager and likes to hang out with friends or play video games, Lachia decompresses by playing the game he has loved since he was a little kid.
“I’ve been playing since elementary school and play because it’s one of the most enjoyable things I can think of doing even in my free time,” Lachia said.
While statistics and accolades are important for Lachia – he was a second team all-league defender last year for the Mustangs – all he is focused on is going 100 percent at all times.
“Last year I was an all-league second team defender, which I am proud of,” Lachia said. “Some of the goals I am focused on is playing my best every game to help out my team and try to get myself more out there. Another goal I have is to just improve overall and have fun while doing it.”
