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Rodriguez heading to UC Merced
SOC--Kevin Rodriguez signing
Kevin Rodriguez, who is alongside his mother Zulema Lopez and younger brother Emilliano, signed Thursday to play soccer for the UC Merced Bobcats. Hes also joined by Bobcats coach Albert Martins and Manteca High coach Justin Coenenberg. - photo by VINCE REMBULAT / The Bulletin
Even as an up-and-coming sophomore, Kevin Rodriguez was a leader by example. Manteca High soccer coach Justin Coenenberg recalled back then how the other players gravitated towards the young player. “He was an instant leader, even as a sophomore,” he said.