Young Harris College Athletics

Lucero Robayo came to the Enchanted Valley prior to the 2016 season, reigning from Bogatá, Colombia, and transferring from Iowa Central Community College.

Robayo and the Mountain Lions women's soccer team enjoyed immediate success in 2016, finishing the season with an overall record of 9-4-3 overall. The team posted strong wins, including a 13-0 victory over Georgia Southwestern and an 8-0 win over Francis Marion. Their strong conference play helped them finish well in the PBC standings, but their season ended with a 2-0 loss to Armstrong State in the Peach Belt Conference Tournament quarterfinals. Lucero played in 16 games, with 14 starts, scored nine goals, recorded five assists, and finished the year with 23 points. She scored two game-winning goals and posted a .205 shooting percentage.  

The Young Harris College women's soccer team finished the 2017 season with a 9-6-1 overall record. They also achieved a 6-3-1 mark in Peach Belt Conference (PBC) play. While they did not secure any championships that year, they made a strong showing, finishing just outside the PBC tournament finals. Their season featured notable wins, including a 9-0 victory over Georgia Southwestern, but they faced tough competition in the postseason, falling in the Quarterfinals, to Flagler College in OT. Robayo once again scored nine goals, racked up five assists, and finished with 23 points. The kicker? Lucero only played in 13 games with 11 starts. She picked up two game-winning goals along the way, recording 54 shots (31 SOG), for a SOG% of 0.574. 

In Lucero Robayo's final season in the Enchanted Valley, the Mountain Lions did not have their best regular season, but advanced further than ever before. The Young Harris College women's soccer team finished 6-9-1 overall and 4-6 in Peach Belt Conference play. While they didn't win a conference title that year, they did make a significant mark by advancing to the semifinals of the Peach Belt Conference Tournament for the first time in program history. A 3-2 PKs win over Flagler in the PBC Quarterfinals, with a penalty kick goal by Robayo, advanced YHC to the semifinals. The Mountain Lions pushed Georgia College to OT but fell just short. Lucero played in all 16 games, with 16 starts, for a total of 1,470 minutes spent on the pitch. Robayo scored two goals and racked up seven assists for 11 points.  

During her three-year span of time spent in Young Harris, Georgia, Lucero Robayo left a lasting impression. Robayo played in 45 games with 41 starts, scored 20 goals, recorded 17 assists, for a total of 57 points. She rattled off 129 shots, with 69 shots on goal, and a .535 SOG percentage. She also totaled five game-winning goals and played 3,769 minutes for the Young Harris College women's soccer team. Lucero Robayo enjoyed an illustrious career at Young Harris College, earning numerous accolades for her performances on the field. She was named to the United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division II All-Southeast Region Third Team twice and was a key player on the All-Peach Belt Conference First Team. Robayo was also selected for the preseason All-Peach Belt Conference Team and earned spots on the Peach Belt Conference All-Academic Women's Soccer Team, showcasing her excellence both athletically and academically.  

The Young Harris College 2024-25 Hall of Fame inductions are set for Saturday, February 8, 2025, and Wednesday, February 19, 2025, during home basketball games at The Harp Recreation and Commencement Center in Young Harris. February 8 will honor Jim Thomas as he officially joins the YHC Hall of Fame, with the Mountain Lions hosting UNC Pembroke. On February 19, Pete Herrmann, C.J. Wilson, and Lucero Robayo will be inducted as Young Harris takes on King University. Both events are open to everyone, so come join us to celebrate these YHC legends and cheer on Mountain Lions basketball.