College choice behind, Waters’ focus on finale
by Emily Horos
ehoros@cherokeetribune.com
12:09 AM, Saturday, May 25
As other seniors mulled over their choices for college, Etowah’s Caroline Waters was able to focus on her final year on the soccer field, comfortable since she committed to Georgia as a sophomore.

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