| Stephanie Padilla |
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 | Class:
Sophomore
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| Hometown:
Springfield, Ore.
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| High School:
Thurston HS
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| Height:
5-9
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| Position:
Defense
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| Experience:
HS
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OREGON STATE: (2003) Stephanie begins her career at OSU this fall... coach Fennah’s comments: “Stephanie possesses very good athleticism and skill on the ball. We really expect a lot out of Stephanie to step up right away.”
FC WILLAMETTE/OUSA (CLUB): Played six years for FC Willamette and one for OUSA as a midfielder and sweeper.
THURSTON: First-team all-league... team MVP... team captain as a senior... earned three letters... also competed in track... honor roll.
PERSONAL: Daughter of Linda and Alex Padilla... family includes sister, Lea (30) and brother, Blake (21)... born in Santa Barbara, Calif... majoring in Psychology and wants to be a college coach... mother is a facilities coordinator... father is an engineer... enjoys track and snowboarding... favorite athlete is Brandi Chastain... the most interesting thing about her is, “My ability to work with and get along with people of all different backgrounds with many differences and interests... biggest athletic thrills have been, “Deciding to play for OSU. Also, beating our high school rival”... chose OSU because of, “The reputation of the soccer program and the atmosphere of the campus and town around it.”
