My name is Lila Hawkinson, and I am a Class of 2028 center back for Minnesota Thunder Academy 10G ECNL and Wayzata High School. I love playing center back because I enjoy organizing the back line, competing defensively, winning balls in the air, and helping my team build out of the back. I also take a lot of set pieces for my team and have been able to create chances with my long free kicks, including several assists this season.

With Wayzata, I was part of a Minnesota Class AAAA State Championship team as a freshman and a state runner-up team as a sophomore. I was also named All-Conference this past season. Those experiences have helped me grow as a player, teammate, and competitor.

I currently have a 4.0 GPA and am excited to keep developing as a student-athlete. I would love to play college soccer at a school where I can compete at a high level, be challenged academically, and be part of a great team culture.