PEMBROKE — Doing anything for all four years of high school represents the fullness of one’s time on campus. Four-year recognition in the athletic arena symbolizes sustained excellence on the field or court.

Excellence is, in fact, one of the many adjectives that can describe Josie McLean’s soccer career at Purnell Swett. Another is consistency.

“It’s consistency with her work rate, her effort, her attitude, all the positive things that make a great player,” Rams coach Alaric Strickland said. “She’s got it all.”

McLean has been named Robeson County Player of the Year by The Robesonian, completing a four-year sweep of the award through her time with the Rams’ varsity team.

“I’d just like to give thanks to God,” McLean said. “I wouldn’t have been able to do it without Him, and without my

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