Evan Spires, a member of Classics Eagles U9 Boys Rangers, is this week's Classics Eagles Spotlight player. Evan is known as the "King of the Ronaldo-Scissor" as he uses it all of the time in games, but his Coach, Andy Dunaway, nominated Evan for his love to play the game and his strong desire to always get better when he steps on the field. Here is more about Evan from Coach Andy...

"Evan is an outstanding listener, always focused on what his coaches can provide him to continue to make him a better player. He always hustles - whether it is to be first in line for a training drill or to help pick-up cones after practice, he's always at the ready. He's always the first to lend a hand to a teammate, whether it's to come over and congratulate them for accomplishing something or to provide positive encouragement to a teammate that needs a lift. His teammates respect him for these attributes and look to Evan to lead them, with a calm, cool demeanor."

We asked Evan to tell us more about himself and his team. This is what he had to say.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR TEAM:

The Rangers team is hardworking and always has fun together. The coaches are helpful to the players and show us how to do things right. My most favorite thing that my coaches do with us is play World Cup!

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT SOCCER:

Soccer is my favorite sport because I like to practice my footwork and play midfield.

WHAT OTHER ACTIVITIES ARE YOU INVOLVED WITH

I played flag football and basketball in the fall and winter. ​​​​​​​

WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU ACCOMPLISHED OVER THE LAST YEAR:

I enjoyed playing in 3-3v3 tournaments in the Winter. My Flag Football team won the 'Superbowl' in their league. I was very excited to win the Grand Marshall Raffle Basket at his school for their fall festival. I also won an award for consistently showing teamwork during the first quarter of second grade.

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO ACCOMPLISH THIS YEAR:

I want my team to win one of our Soccer Tournaments this Spring.​​​​​​​

WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE SOCCER PLAYER OR TEAM:

My favorite soccer player is Christian Pulisic because he plays for the USA Men's National Team and Chelsea F.C.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING TO DO WITH YOUR FAMILY:

I like to read Harry Potter with my Mom, play basketball with my sisters and play Fifa 20 and Madden 20 with my  Dad.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING TO DO WITH YOUR FRIENDS:

I like to play Knock Out at recess with my friends.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOU:

I like being athletic and having lots of jerseys to wear.

IF YOU COULD HAVE LUNCH WITH ANYONE IN THE WORLD, WHO WOULD IT BE AND WHY:

I would like to have lunch with Baker Mayfield because I like the Browns. ​​​​​​​