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'She's a star in the making': Pineda developing into heart of OSU attack

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Xcaret Pineda was a glimpse at the future as a freshman last year on a team full of experience. Now, Pineda is leading a youthful Cowgirl offensive attack as a sophomore.

Ethan Scott

Xcaret Pineda danced around two Central Arkansas defenders and found a lane.

From the top corner of the penalty box, Pineda used fancy footwork to create space and sneak a left-footed shot to the opposite side of the goal. Easy to forget she's only beginning her sophomore season.

Not often is a sophomore considered a veteran, but on this OSU soccer team, that's just what Pineda is.