Saucon Source Sports Spotlight: Lauren Binn

This week the Saucon Source Sports Spotlight shines on Saucon Valley soccer player, Lauren Binn. And Lauren shines right back!

Lauren, a midfielder who is more popularly known as “LB,” finished the 2014 season with 22 goals and seven assists. She is fourth on Saucon’s All-Time Points Leader list with 54 goals and 33 assists. Lauren’s efforts have rewarded her with being named to the 1st Team Colonial League, 1st Team Express-Times All-Area and 1st Team Morning Call All-Area. Most recently, she was honored by the PSCA (Pennsylvania Soccer Coaches Association) and named to the 2014 All-State team.

When asked about LB’s soccer qualities, Saucon Valley girls coach Stephanie “Stevie” Ochse said, “ Lauren is one of the most skilled players to come through Saucon Valley. Her field vision and scoring abilities make her a prolific play-maker.”

Coach Ochse credited some of LB’s soccer success to her late father and older sister.

“Her dad, Ron Binn, was one of her early coaches,” Ochse said. In addition, “(LB) often played up multiple age groups to play with her sister.”

LB’s sister, Alicia, is a former Saucon Valley standout and member of the 2012 PSCA All-State team.

Leading her teammates to a 2014 undefeated regular season Colonial League record and an appearance in the PIAA District XI finals, Lauren is “incredibly humble despite her many accomplishments,” Ochse noted. “She is only concerned with the accomplishments of the team. She is not the type of player who follows her stats.”

Stevie went on to recall Lauren’s unassuming nature. “This season we honored her for scoring her 50th career goal, and she had no clue of the accomplishment,” she said.

LB, a junior, currently keeps her skills sharp playing for the FC Rage Blackhawks. The Blackhawks are a nationally ranked U-18 “premier-elite” powerhouse out of Berks County.

On a final note, Coach Ochse added, “LB’s fun, positive personality makes her easy to coach. She is quick to make her teammates laugh and ease tensions before a big game.”

With such a promising future, Lauren will, no doubt, continue to make those around her happy with her personality and play.

Good Luck, Lauren! Saucon wishes you well.

About the Author: Keith Riefenstahl is a deeply rooted sports fan, former coach and freelance writer. A Penn State grad and veteran educator, he resides in Saucon Valley with his wife Jill and four children: Brooke, Kiele, Travis and Tanner.