By Matt Browning

Madi Loyle of Andover was chosen as the Orange Theory Athlete of the Month for April. Loyle is the two-year captain on the Trojans’ soccer team.

“I’m very honored and grateful to have been recognized as someone who is a hard-working athlete,” Loyle said.

In 2019 as a sophomore, Loyle was a second team all-league defender and if healthy, would assuredly have been a first-team selection last year.

“I lead my team by modeling a positive attitude and willingness to put in the effort during practices and games and hopefully inspiring the others on my team to do so as well,” Loyle said. “As a leader I find it important to put the team first and work to make our goals possible as well as forming trust between the coaches and teammates.”

Much like many other spring sport athletes, Loyle is eager to return to the field after the season being canceled last season.

“I’m extremely excited to be back on the field after having last year’s season cancelled,” Loyle said. “I feel very fortunate to get to play with the girls on my team this season.”

Currently, Loyle is in Butler County’s Early College Academy and is working on her associate’s degree in science. She is going to continue her soccer career next year at Butler and pursue a degree in nursing.