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Miller brings leadership, versatility to Central soccer squad

Aberdeen Central’s Makylie Miller, center, moves to kick the ball between Spearfish’s Kate Scharf, far left and Kathryn Fjelland, far right, during a match earlier this season at Swisher Field. Photo by John Davis taken 8/12/2022
Makylie Miller is one of five seniors and a captain on a potent Aberdeen Central girls' soccer team. The Golden Eagles wrapped up their regular season with a 10-1-1 regular season record following a win over Mitchell on Tuesday and are gearing up for the Class AA playoffs beginning Tuesday. Miller is in her fourth year on the varsity, her third season as a starter. One difference between past seasons and this year's campaign is that Miller plays a different position, which carries a different role and responsibility on the field. Because of her ball skills, controlled first touch and poised distribution, Central coach Merle Aske decided to bring Miller up from the back line of the defense into the midfield for her senior season, converting Miller from a center back to a central defensive midfielder. “With the move from center back to the defensive midfield, she is able to get herself into the attack a lot more, so we are able to utilize her both on offense and defense,â€

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