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#19 Rachel Loftus

Junior ... 5-9 ... Defender ... Savage, Minn. ... Academy of Holy Angels H.S.

2007: Tremendous in the air … has a physical presence in the center back position … capable of winning one-on-one battles … dependable defender that has started in every game in her career at Saint Benedict.

2006:
Made a start in all 17 games for Saint Benedict … was a vital member to the Blazer defense that had a .92 goals against average.

2005:
Started all 17 games for the Blazers … anchored the CSB defense that had an .86 goals against average on the season, which was fourth best in the MIAC.

High School:
A 2005 graduate of the Academy of Holy Angels High School, Loftus was coached by Mark Cook … participated in soccer (four years), basketball (four years) and track and field (one year) during her athletic career at Holy Angels … captained the soccer team her senior year … team MVP, All-Missota Conference team selection and All-State selection in 2005.

Personal:
Daughter of Julie and Ray Loftus of Savage, Minn. … enjoys running, reading, watching the Minnesota Twins and spending time with friends … majoring mathematics and Spanish with a minor in management.

Proudest moment of her soccer career:
“Being a member of the Blazer soccer team and starting in every game of my first-year and sophomore seasons.”

What do you like about being a collegiate student-athlete?
“Soccer gives me a break from the stresses of classes and homework.  At the same time, classes help take my mind off a bad practice or game.”

Year GP/GS Shots Goals Assists Points GWG
2006 17/17 1 0 0 0 0
2005 17/17 2 0 0 0 0
Totals 34/34 3 0 0 0 0


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