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Dyersburg picks up elite scorer from Covington

By The Leader on January 24, 2023

Laney Oliver is joined by her family and coaches as she signs her letter of intent to play soccer for Dyersburg State. Photo by David Perry.

Dyersburg State soccer- coached by Robert Luttrell- adds Covington standout Laney Oliver to their fall roster.

Oliver- who plays forward- is a scoring machine that has played varsity all four seasons. She made the all-district team all four years, was named Offensive Player of Year two of those years and finished with a career of 117 goals made.

Luttrell stated that she is “good at finishing the ball.”

While it may sound easy, it is a very difficult tactic to master in the soccer world.

“A lot of people can kick a ball, a lot of people can take a shot, but not many people can finish. She can put a ball where she wants to put a ball for the most part.” He added.

Her secret to scoring is simple: when approaching a player, she “crosses” them really quick and shoot the ball.

“And hope it goes in.” Oliver said with a laugh.

Oliver will join her fellow teammate, Sarah Richardson, who signed with the Eagles last month.

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