Sophia Garcia Monologue

Sophia Garcia was a 14-year-old freshman who cared about her family, the latest season of Friends, and the Patriots. Being in a household with six athletic brothers, from a young age Sophia had the experience of playing numerous sports, her favorite being football. Unfortunately, her high school only offered football for boys, and in return, offered cheerleading for girls. However, Sophia craved to play for her high school football team. Upon telling her friends, they immediately rejected the idea of even her trying out, yet alone, being part of the football team as they joked that females can’t play aggressive sports. It was Sophia’s deep love for the game, that pushed her to confirm with the School Board that she could play and try-out for the team.

When the coach called the roster in an automatic manner, he paused after he read the name “Sophia Garcia” and glanced up to find her eyes among the crowd and questioned her intent. When she stated that the School Board allowed her to try-out, he called his assistant to confirm her statement. During the tryouts, nobody wanted to pair up with Sophia or pass her the ball, but instead, only mocked her and took every opportunity to tackle her. They ridiculed the idea that a female can be as aggressive or as strong as male. Nevertheless, she ignored any repressing comment with a shy smile and kept herself focused on the game. Sophia knew that she had the skill and technique to play, but because she was a girl, she had to work twice as hard to prove herself. Although Sophia put in her maximum effort, when the coach posted the new team roster at the end of the week Sophia did not find her name on the