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Local soccer player exceeds all her own expectations playing in Women's World Cup

Vinti didn’t give herself much a chance when she went out for a loaded soccer squad at University City High (before it became Cathedral Catholic) freshman year. She picked University of San Diego ahead of some higher profile programs figuring it was her best chance to get regular playing time at a Div. I college. She never dreamed she’d play organized soccer at any level after hanging up her cleats for the last time at USD. Vinti has exceeded her own expectations at every turn.

She instantly became an impact player as a freshman in high school. Then she proved she could have played at any college she wanted to during a stellar USD career.

And a lifetime of selling herself short has culminated with her emergence as a world-class soccer star who played in this year’s Women’s World Cup in Germany, representing Mexico’s national team.

Vinti is among two local players who competed in the World Cup. Torrey Pines High’s Rachel Buehler, who played for Team USA, is the other.

“I never thought in a million years that I’d be playing in the World Cup, it was just overwhelming at times,” Vinti said.

“An experience like this is kind of hard to describe in words, because of the emotion, the crowd, and seeing my family up there cheering me on in the World Cup. It was just incredible.”

Vinti is the first player in her high school program’s distinguished history to appear in a World Cup.

And even though she’s played for the Mexican national team for nearly four years, it wasn’t until her role became widely publicized during the World Cup qualifiers earlier this year that many of her friends knew about her status as a world class competitor.

“A lot of people would Facebook me when the World Cup qualifiers were going saying ‘I didn’t know you play for Mexico national team…’ ” Vinti said.

“My parents like to brag about me, but it’s not something I feel I need to advertise. It’s something I am very proud of, but there’s a fine line between being proud of yourself and being conceited.”

Vinti has walked the low-key side of that line throughout her career.

“That’s always how she’s been,” said Cathedral Catholic coach Dawn Lee, who coached Vinti all four years of her high school career.

“She never felt like she was that strong of a player, but she made the varsity as a freshman and was an impact player right from the start.

Lifetime orders more episodes of Blood Ties

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I really like Blood Ties and I am glad there will be more episodes. I have bought all current episodes on iTunes also. I have the complete seasons of Buffy and Angel and I used to watch Forever Knight, but I don't compare them to each other because there is no point. I enjoy each show for what it is. If you google search vampire lore, you will find a wide and varied mythology. Bram Stoker's Dracula could move around in daylight, for example, but he was just weaker. So, for those who don' t like the show, don't watch it! It's bad enough that network executives take off shows that I really like to watch before they really give them a chance to develop and find their audience. I hate that several shows I watched and wanted more of were canceled even before a complete season was aired. That is a problem with our American culture; we want instant gratification and no longer understand that patience is an important quality too.

LOVE Blood Ties!! I'm a little frustrated by the break in the middle but I'm hoping that Lifetime will put a big advertising push behind the rest of the season when it airs in October. For those playing catch up they should start reruns of the first episodes in September. If you like the supernatural mythology or if you like fiesty love triangles or if you like episodic detective stuff or if you like really solid intelligent strong female leads or if you just like to look at hot people (Christina is on an equal footing there with Dylan and Kyle) than you ought to check it out. Worth the time.

I for one can't wait for Blood Ties to return to TV. I have been a huge fan of the books for a long time and think the series is wonderful. I don't think they could have found any better actors to portray the characters. Kyle Schmid is awesome in his part. He looks sort of like I thought Henry would. I always pictured Vicki as being a little taller but love Christina's portrayal of her. And Dylan makes the perfect Mike. BJM

Bloodties is a well written show. I am happy to hear it will be back & I hope other viewers will hook into this show. Vicky & Henry work off each other so well. Henry's acting & facial expressions are a pleasure to watch--he's so charming & sexy. Vicky is my kind of woman-strong & doesn't take any stuff from anyone--very pretty lady. I wish Lifetimes would promote Bloodties like they are promoting "Army Wives.

Love the show! I would love to see the first few episodes that I missed be reaired this summer. Henry is hot! Who cares that it doesn't follow vampire folklore. I tend to like things that take another point of view. That is what good writing is all about. The sexual tension between Henry, Vicki, and Mike just adds to the suspense and plot. Give it some time to develop. Even though it is not like Angel or Buffy which I love, it has its own positives and great potential. Lifetime, keep showing it. I love it!

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