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BRIE DEFELICE 5-4, FRESHMAN, MIDFIELD/FORWARD, CANTON, OHIO (JACKSON HS) Prep: A quick, creative and athletic player who can fill a variety of attacking roles … Four-year letter winner for coach Frank Gagliardi at Jackson High School … Named team captain as senior … Named second team all-state as a senior … First team all-district, all-county and all-league as senior … Federal League Player of the Year in 2009 and 2010 … Stark County Player of the Year in 2009 and 2010 … Second team all-state as a sophomore and junior in 2008 and 2009 … Played club soccer with Cleveland Futbol Club under coach Pete Demonte … Three-time state champions, including in 2008 when club finished ranked No. 6 in the nation … Two-time National League member … Three-time Midwest League regional champions. Personal: Born Brianna Marie DeFelice on Oct. 28, 1992 in Canton, Ohio … Daughter of Brian and Nancy DeFelice … Has one sister, Alyssa. Why did you choose to attend The University of Arizona? I loved the campus and the team. What is your favorite quote? "Live like you were dying." What is your favorite movie? How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days If you could have dinner with one famous person (dead or alive), who would it be and why? I would have dinner with Lady Gaga because she is so weird and interesting. What is your best soccer memory to date? I scored the winning goal in overtime against my high school team rival. CANDACE EDWARDS 5-7, FRESHMAN, FORWARD, SACRAMENTO, CALIF. (RIO AMERICAN HS) Why did you choose to attend The University of Arizona? I love the campus and atmosphere. Who is your favorite professional athlete? Mia Hamm What is your favorite quote? "If you believe it, you can achieve it." If you could have dinner with one famous person (dead or alive), who would it be and why? I would choose Mia Hamm because she's an amazing soccer player. What is your best soccer memory to date? My best memory is winning Nationals on my club team. EMILY LAI 5-6, FRESHMAN, MIDFIELD/FORWARD, TUCSON, ARIZ. , (CATALINA FOOTHILLS HS) Prep: A phenomenal athlete that can play attacking roles and defending roles … A three-year letterwinner for coach Charlie Kendrick at Catalina Foothills High School … Team captain senior year … Leading goal-scorer as a junior on 2010 4A Division I state championship team … Named to the 2008 All-Southern Arizona team after leading school in goals as a freshman … 2009 ESPN Rise All-Arizona Top Player … Honored in 2010 by the Arizona Republic as a "High Achiever" … Named MVP of the 2009 Brandon bean Tournament … Plays club soccer with the Arizona Rush 93 coached by Dalton Kaufman ... Member of Arizona ODP State team from 2004-2009 … Repre- sented Arizona at 92 Regional Camp for three years … Selected to play with the Arizona Rush of the Women's Professional Soccer League in 2010. Personal: Born Emily Marie Lai on Oct. 31, 1992 in Tucson, Ariz. ... Daughter of Kristi and John Lai … Has one brother, Matt, and two sisters, Olivia and Sophie. Why did you choose to attend The University of Arizona? I have grown up here in Tucson; I wanted to play in the Pac-12 and was born to be a Wildcat! What is your favorite quote? "Hakunamatata" What is your favorite restaurant to eat (which city is it located in)? Pat's Chili Dogs – Tucson Do you have any game day superstitions to prepare for matches? I always take a sip of water right before I step onto the field for a game. What is your best soccer memory to date? My best soccer memory is winning two state championships back-to-back. MYKAYLIN ROSENQUIST 5-9, FRESHMAN, DEFENDER, GILBERT, ARIZ. , (CORONA DEL SOL HS) Prep: A tall, athletic, prototypical center back with good experience … A letterwinner at Corona del Sol High School in Gilbert, Ariz., under coach Matt Smith … Ranked No. 15 player in the Rocky Mountains and Southwest Region by Top Drawer Soccer … Named to the 5A-1 Central 1st Team All-Region team last year … Named a Co-Defensive Player of the Year … Played on the Arizona ODP State Team … Played club soccer for the highly successful SC del Sol under coach Ally Maxwell … Six-time state champion on club team … Region 4 Finalists in 2004 and semi-finalists in 2007. Personal: Born Mykaylin Ashley Rosenquist on Dec. 23, 1992 in Laguna Hills, Calif. ... Daughter of Kirk and Alicia Rosenquist … Has three siblings: Alex, Brienna and Kaira. Why did you choose to attend The University of Arizona? I chose Arizona because of its academics, atmosphere and soccer program. What is the best part about being an Arizona soccer player? I get to play soccer close to home. What is your favorite quote? "Most of the shadows in life are caused by us standing in our own sunshine." What is your favorite restaurant to eat (which city is it located in)? Eegee's – Tucson If you could have dinner with one famous person (dead or alive), who would it be and why? It would be Will Ferrell because he'd make me laugh. PREVIOUS NEXT BACK TO INDEX 14