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 1999 University of Delaware Women's Soccer Roster

Players to Watch

No.

Name

Pos.

Yr.

Ht.

Hometown/High School

 00

Rachel Bersin

GK

Fr.

5-8

Bridgewater, NJ/Bridgewater Rairtan

 00

Christine Serzan

GK

Fr.

5-9

Dover, NJ/Dover

1

Lauren Larentowicz *

GK

Jr.

5-6

West Chester, PA/Villa Maria Academy

2

Kendra Hiembauch

D

Fr.-r

5-7

Malvern, PA/Conestoga

3

Erin Klene ***

D

Sr.

5-8

Manchester, NH/Manchester Central

4

Amy Brino **

M

Sr.

5-3

Brick, NJ/St. Rose

5

Mandi Benson

M

Fr.

5-7

Hockessin, DE/Magnificat (OH)

6

Alison Keehan ***

F

Sr.

5-6

Woodbirge, VA/Woodbridge

7

Lisa Valoris **

D

Jr.

5-5

Philadelphia, PA/Cheltenham

8

Kate Anderson

M

Fr.

5-4

Columbia, MD/Oakland Mills

9

Cate Harrison ***

M

Sr.

5-4

Ramsey, NJ/Ramsey

10

Sara Wilson *

M

So.

5-7

Great Falls, VA/Herndon

11

Megan McFadden **

D

So.

5-5

Warminster, PA/Germantown Acad.

12

Erin O'Neill *

F

Sr.

5-5

Elkton, MD/Elkton

13

Mandy Merritt **

M

Jr.

5-5

Grimsby, Ontario, Canada/Grimsby

14

Tracy Cantwell ***

M

Sr.

5-3

Merrimack, NH/Merrimack

15

Erika Larson ***

M

Sr.

5-0

Southington, CT/Southington

16

Stacey Lukens *

F

So.

5-5

Chalfont, PA/Central Bucks West

17

Kelly Walker ***

F

Sr.

5-9

Wilmington, DE/Dickinson

18

Erin Kelly ***

D

Sr.

5-8

Charlotte, NC/Bishop Shanahan (PA)

19

Alexis Olivera **

D/F

Jr.

5-9

West Hartford, CT/Hall

20

Maria Pollaro

M/F

Fr.

5-3

Wayne, NJ/Wayne Valley

21

Stephanie Schmucker

D

Jr.

5-5

Rutledge, PA/Strath Haven

22

Nicole Spadafino ***

F

Sr.

5-6

Old Bridge, NJ/Old Bridge

23

Brittany Campbell

F

Fr.

5-6

Newtown, PA/Notre Dame (HS)

24

Jennifer Lobley

M

Fr.

5-4

Newark, DE/Dickinson

Ginette Buffone

M

Fr.

5-5

Enfield, CT/Loomis Chaffee

Head Coach: Scott Grzenda (Delaware '87)
Assistant Coaches:
Jessica Reynolds, Ken Cohen
Captains: Tracy Cantwell, Erin Klene, Cate Harrison


Players To Watch

 

CATE HARRISON • SENIOR • MIDFIELDER • RAMSEY, NJ/RAMSEY

At Delaware: 1999: Tri-captain...one of the leaders of an experienced squad...starting outside midfielder who is making the transition from playing center midfield for most of her career...expected to create more opportunities and increase scoring punch from the outside midfield spot...1998: Set the tone for the Blue Hens in the midfield as the center halfback...junior captain who scored one goal and one assist...1997: Started in all 19 games...lone goal of the season was the game-winner in 4-1 victory over St. Peter's...1996: Appeared in all 20 matches, making 17 starts as a freshman...scored first collegiate goal in 4-1 win at Temple...had assists vs. Princeton and Hartford...High School: Four-year member of soccer team at Ramsey HS...member of state champion team in 1993...voted all-league four times, all-county and all-state three times...member of High Honor Roll, performed in plays and musicals...Personal: Catherine Wagenseil Harrison...born Aug. 2, 1978...daughter of Gregory and Carole Harrison...elementary education major...sang national anthem with teammate Nicole Spadafino before home games the last two seasons.

 

TRACY CANTWELL • SENIOR • MIDFIELDER • MERRIMACK, NH/MERRIMACK

At Delaware: 1999: Tri-captain...one of the leaders on the team...a sparkplug at halfback who will be a driving force behind the team's success in the midfield...1998: One of the tri-captains on last year's squad...had one goal and one assist last season...1997: Made 16 appearances including two starts at midfield...had two assists and four shots on the season...1996: Made 17 appearances and two starts as a freshman...scored goal in loss at Penn...High School: Four-year letterwinner in both soccer and track at Merrimack HS...all-area second-team and all-state honorable mention in soccer as junior and all-area and all-state first team as senior...member of Honor Roll, president of Students Against Drunk Driving...Personal: Tracy Ann Cantwell...born Nov. 21, 1977...daughter of William & Jacquelyn Cantwell...communications major....father played ice hockey at Norwich University.

 

ERIN KLENE • SENIOR • DEFENSE • MANCHESTER, NH/MANCHESTER CENTRAL

At Delaware: 1999: Tri-captain...Senior defender who will provide leadership to an experienced defensive corps... Expected to anchor a strong defensive unit...1998: Started all 18 games last season for the Blue Hens on defense...provided consistency in a year when the Blue Hens suffered a great deal of injuries...1997: Played in 18 games scored a goal against UMBC...1996: Played in 13 matches, including four starts, on defense...High School: Four-year member of soccer, track and basketball teams at Central HS...second-team all-state as junior and senior, captain of team as a senior...class valedictorian...president of National Honor Society...sports editor of yearbook.

 

AMY BRINO • SENIOR • MIDFIELD • BRICK, NJ/ST. ROSE

At Delaware: 1999: Resourceful player who will fight for a job at the midfield spot this season...1998: Played in 16 games for the Blue Hens and had 14 shots on the season...created opportunities for offense from the midfield...1997: Appeared in 15 games and started four...had two assists and eight shots on goal...High School: Earned four letters in soccer and field hockey at St. Rose HS...all-state in both sports...scored 48 career goals in soccer for team ranked No. 11 in the nation her senior year...played at UNC Charlotte in 1996 before transferring to Delaware...Personal: Amy Carolyn Brino...born Apr. 26, 1978...daughter of Albert and Karyn Brino...English education major...sister, Kathy, played college soccer at UNC Greensboro.

 

ALISON KEEHAN • SENIOR • FORWARD WOODBRIDGE, VA/WOODBRIDGE

At Delaware: 1999: Outside midfielder whose hustle should create scoring opportunities for Delaware on offense...1998: Started 14 games at forward for the Blue Hens...scored one goal and had 10 shots...1997: Appeared in 16 games and started once...had one assist and scored three goals, two of which were game-winners...1996: Came off the bench to play in all 20 matches...scored eventual game-winning goal in 3-1 win over Villanova...had eight shots on goal...High School: Two-year member of soccer and track teams at Woodbridge HS...voted all-district and all-region in soccer...member of district champion soccer team both seasons...member of National Honor Society...sports editor of school paper...Personal: Alison Marie Keehan...born June 12, 1978...daughter of Mark and Sallyann Keehan...honor student in education major at Delaware.

 

ERIN KELLY • SENIOR • DEFENSE • CHARLOTTE, NC/ BISHOP SHANAHAN (PA)

At Delaware: 1999: Defensive player who will compete for playing time in the backline...1998: Played in eight games off the bench for Delaware...had one assist on the season...1997: Appeared in five games ...1996: Appeared in two matches off the bench...High School: Four-year member of soccer team at Bishop Shanahan HS...voted first-team all-league in both junior and senior years...two-year captain, team MVP as senior...National Honor Society and Honor Roll...Personal: Erin Monica Kelly...born Dec. 5, 1977...daughter of William and Jackie Kelly...mother competed in swimming at Penn State...applied nutrition major at Delaware.

 

ERIKA LARSON • SENIOR • MIDFIELD • SOUTHINGTON, CT/SOUTHINGTON

At Delaware: 1999: Senior midfielder who will play a pivotal role in Delaware's possession in the midfield.. 1998: Appeared in 12 games after being injured for part of the year...scored one goal and took 15 shots...1997: Appeared in three games before suffering a season-ending injury...1996: Appeared in 19 matches, making 11 starts as a freshman...named to America East All-Tournament team after scoring goals vs. New Hampshire and Towson...High School: Named to all-conference team all three years at Southington HS...voted Player of the Year and all-state as senior...sprinter for track team...member of National Honor Society and Latin Club...Personal: Erika Leigh Larson...born Dec. 18, 1978...daughter of Howard and Fay Larson...biology/pre-med major.

 

ERIN O'NEILL • SENIOR • MIDFIELD • ELKTON, MD/ELKTON

At Delaware: 1999: Will provide depth for Delaware on offense...1998: Played in seven games for Delaware after transferring from East Carolina...High School: Lettered two years on the men's soccer team at Elkton High...Tri-State All-Star in 1995 and played on Delaware Olympic Development team 1994-95...Secretary of Senior Class, President of Key Club and was in National Honors Society... Played two years of soccer at East Carolina...Personal: Erin Kristine O'Neill...Born October 18, 1977... daughter of John and Eileen O'Neill... exercise physiology major...enjoys hiking and mountain biking...member of UD women's track team

 

NICOLE SPADAFINO • SENIOR • FORWARD • OLD BRIDGE, NJ/OLD BRIDGE

At Delaware: 1999: Three-time All-America East selection...senior who will make the transition from defense to attack...had a great spring for the Blue Hens...will be looked to on offense to set up scoring chances for the Blue Hens...1998: Second on the team in assists with three...earned second-team All-America East honors...sweeper who occasionally came up on offense to provide the front line with scoring opportunities...1997: Started all 20 games on defense...scored three goals and had two assists...had the game-winning goal in a 2-0 victory against Drexel ...second-team All-America East selection...1996: Started all 20 matches as a freshman and keyed defense that allowed just 29 goals in 20 games...named fAll-America East... scored tying goal in overtime against Penn State (lone goal of the season)...named America East Rookie of the Week (9/9)...High School: Played soccer, basketball, volleyball and track at Old Bridge HS...voted all-state, all-area and all-conference...captain of soccer team...National Honor Society...earned school's Scholar-Athlete Award...Personal: E. Nicole Spadafino...born April 1, 1978...daughter of Nick and Jane Spadafino...majoring in chemical engineering...sang national anthem with teammate Cate Harrison before home games the last two seasons...father played football at Murray State.

 

KELLY WALKER • SENIOR • FORWARD • WILMINGTON, DE/DICKINSON

At Delaware: 1999: Senior forward who will be relied upon for scoring punch this season... fourth all-time on the UD list in goals at 15 and eighth all-time in points with 34...1998: Led Delaware with six goals on the season, along with one assist...second on the team with 13 points and had 32 shots on goal for the Blue Hens...1997: Appeared in 17 games last year with six starts...tied for second on the team in goals scored with five...had two assists on the year and scored the game-winning goal in a 1-0 victory against Vermont...1996: Appeared in 18 games, making four starts as a freshman...third on team with four goals and fourth with nine points...scored twice in 3-0 win at St. Peter's...also added goals vs. Yale and Temple...High School: Played field hockey and soccer at nearby Dickinson HS...member of state champion soccer team in 1994...All-American high school soccer player...four-year first-team all-state performer and Player of the Year in Delaware as senior...led state in scoring three times...Honor Roll student...Personal: Kelly Elissa Walker...born Nov. 2, 1978...daughter of Christopher and Sandra Walker...arts and sciences major...father played college football at Western Maryland.

 

LAURA LARENTOWICZ • JUNIOR • GOALKEEPER • WEST CHESTER, PA./VILLA MARIA

At Delaware: 1999: Junior who will be one of the players competing for the starting goalkeeper spot...1998: Played in six games with four starts for Delaware...had a 2.52 GAA and had a combined shutout with Allison Martin against Northeastern (10/25/98)...1997: Appeared in two games and did not give up a goal in 27 minutes...High School: Four-year member of soccer team at Villa Maria Academy...All-Main Line and league MVP her senior year...also played for softball team...National Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society...Students Against Drunk Driving officer...enjoys skiing...Personal: Laura Aspen Larentowicz...born Nov. 1, 1979 in California...daughter of Ronald and Margaret Larentowicz..father ran track at LaSalle...biology major.

 

MANDY MERRITT • JUNIOR • MIDFIELD • GRIMSBY, ONTARIO/GRIMSBY

At Delaware: 1999: Junior who will start at midfield...team's leading returning point scorer...will make the transition from forward to outside midfield this season...provides the Blue Hens with creativity at midfield...sixth all-time on UD list with 13 career goals and ninth in points at 33... 1998: Led the team in points (14), game-winning goals (2) and assists (4)...second on the team in goals with five...played in 17 games despite being injured for a good portion of the season...led the team with 57 shots in goal...1997: Led the team in goals scored with eight and points with 19...also had three assists along with three game-winning goals... High School: Member of soccer, cross country, basketball, volleyball, badminton and track teams at Grimsby HS...team's MVP for soccer, track,and cross country...set school record for goals in soccer...captain of soccer team...Personal: Mandy Lynn Merritt...born March 3, 1978 in Canada...daughter of Lyle and Sue-Ellen Merritt...sports medicine major.

 

ALEXIS OLIVERA • JUNIOR • FORWARD • WEST HARTFORD, CT/HALL

At Delaware: 1999: Versatile player who will contribute for Delaware wherever she is needed in the lineup...1998: Played in 12 games for Delaware...scored only goal of the season against Boston University (10/23/98)...1997: Appeared in four games as a freshmen for the Blue Hens...High School: Earned seven letters in soccer and lacrosse at Hall HS...All-League in soccer...honor roll student...Personal: Alexis Anne Olivera...born March 10, 1979 in California...daughter of Dorian and Roberta Olivera...graphic design and business major...enjoys art, skiing and hiking.

 

STEPHANIE SCHMUCKER • JUNIOR • DEFENDER • RUTLEDGE, PA/STRATH HAVEN

At Delaware: 1999: Junior transfer from Villanova who will start at outside defense...will have an immediate impact on the backline for Delaware...1998: Started all 20 games on defense at Villanova...High School: Four-year starter at Strath Haven HS as a sweeper...was an all-region, all-state, all-conference and all-county selection...also a three-year letterwinner in softball...Personal: Stephanie Rose Schmucker...born Jan. 25, 1980...daughter of Joseph and Mary Ann Schmucker...psychology major...mother is Asst. Athletic Director at Strath Haven HS.

 

LISA VALORIS • JUNIOR • DEFENSE • PHILADELPHIA, PA/CHELTENHAM

At Delaware: 1999: Quick defender who had a great spring season and has come into her own as a stopper...gives Delaware a scoring threat from the backline...1998: Started all 18 games for Delaware...had 18 shots on the season...1997: Appeared in 16 games, starting 15...had two goals and tied for the team lead in assists with four...High School: Member of soccer and track teams at Cheltenham HS...two-time All-American and four-time all-state selection in soccer...first-team All-Suburban League all four years...state finalist in 100-meter hurdles and 4 x 200 relay in track...honor roll student...Personal: Lisa Marie Valoris...born Jan. 27, 1979...daughter of Barry and Marie Valoris...business major.

 

STACEY LUKENS • SOPHOMORE • FORWARD • CHALFONT, PA/CENT. BUCKS WEST

At Delaware: 1999: Forward who had a tremedous spring for Delaware...has a knack for getting in good position to score...1998: Played in 14 games and scored two goals, both game-winners (Hofstra and Maine)...High School: Earned four letters in soccer at Central Bucks West...team won the state championship in 1995 and 1996...All-Intelligencer Honorable Mention in 1996 and 1998...National Honors Society... captain of team senior year...Personal: Stacey Lynn Lukens...born May 23, 1980...daughter of John and Carol Lukens...Nutritional Sciences major.

 

MEGAN McFADDEN • SOPHOMORE • FORWARD • FT. WASHINGTON, PA/ GERMANTOWN ACADEMY

At Delaware: 1999: Red-shirted last season due to injury...great all-around player who will come back as a sweeper and will look to shore up an already strong defense...1998: Only played in four games last season due to injury, but had two assists in her limited play...1997: appeared in 19 games and started seven...had two goals and two assists...was a second-team All-America East selection...High School: Four-year member of soccer team at Germantown Academy...team won four league titles...two-time all-area selection...has six years experience playing on Olympic Development team...played for Delaware Genies soccer club during summer of 1997...also an All-American lacrosse player in high school...Personal: Megan Patricia McFadden...born Jan. 17, 1979...daughter of William and Patricia McFadden...elementary education major...father played college basketball at St. Joseph's (Pa.) and grandfather, Charles O'Brien, captained the 1932 Temple basketball team...active in Habitat for Humanity.

 

SARA WILSON • SOPHOMORE • MIDFIELD HERNDON, VA/HERNDON

At Delaware: 1999: Second-year player who will provide the Blue Hens with consistency in the center of the midfield...1998: Played in 12 games and started in all nine conference games as a freshman...had an assist and five shots on goal on the season...High School: Played four years of soccer at Herndon High...first team All-Washington Post All-Met in 1997 and 1998...also lettered in field hockey and basketball...first-team all-region and District Player of the Year in 1997 and 1998, Team MVP 1996, 1997 and 1998...National Honors Society and Student Government Officer...Personal: Sara Alicia Wilson... daughter of Robert and Alicia Wilson...September 25, 1980...psychology major.

 

KATE ANDERSON • FRESHMAN • MIDFIELDER COLUMBIA, MD/OAKLAND MILLS

At Delaware: 1999: Midfielder who can attack with speed and is a relentless defender..High School: Earned all-county and all-metro honors at Oakland Mills HS...part of three regional championship teams and a state championship team...also placed second in the Indoor Track Regionals in the high jump as a senior and was a three-year letterwinner in lacrosse...honor student and member of National Honor Society...Personal: Katherine Jean Anderson...born April 28, 1981...daughter of Jean D. Anderson...has not chosen a major at Delaware...listed in Who's Who Among American High School Students.

 

MANDI BENSON • FRESHMAN • MIDFIELDERHOCKESSIN, DE/MAGNIFICAT (OH)

At Delaware: 1999: Experienced defender who can also provide an offensive punch...High School: Earned All-Greater Cleveland honors as a sophomore, junior and senior at Magnificat HS in Rocky River, OH...captain of team junior and senior years...captain of her club team from 1994-99, which won state titles each of those years...played on indoor club team that won National Championships from 1996-99...Personal: Amanda Jo Benson...born Sept. 4, 1980...daughter of John and Becky Benson...will major in political science at Delaware.

 

RACHEL BERSIN • FRESHMAN • GOALKEEPERBRIDGEWATER, NJ/BRIDGEWATER

At Delaware: 1999: Freshman goalkeeper who will compete for the starting goalkeeper spot...extremely athletic and fundamentally sound in goal...High School: Third-team all-state in New Jersey and first team all-area at Bridgewater Raritan High School...team MVP and captain...along with playing for Olympic Developement squad...was also an all-conference selection in softball...member of National Honor Society and an honor roll student...Personal: Rachel A Bersin...born Feb. 4, 1981...daughter of Richard and Adele Charmoy...has not yet chosen a major at Delaware.

 

GINETTE BUFFONE • FRESHMAN • MIDFIELD ENFIELD, CT/LOOMIS CHAFFEE

At Delaware: 1999: First-year midfielder who will redshirt this season...talented distributor of the ball who can help create scoring chances for the frontliners...High School: First-team All-New England and two-time all-state selection at Loomis Chaffee...played on Olympic Development team, New England Prep All-Star and adidas ESP All-Star...honor student...Personal: Ginette Danielle Buffone...born May 13, 1981...daughter of Daniel and Karen Buffone...will major in elementary education at Delaware...brother, Brian, played soccer for Division III Babson College and sister, Melissa, played soccer at Division II New Hampshire College.

 

BRITTANY CAMPBELL • FRESHMAN • FORWARD NEWTOWN, PA/NOTRE DAME HS (NJ)

At Delaware: 1999: Freshman forward who has had the knack for scoring goals on every level she has played...should provide the frontline with a another scoring threat...High School: Captain of team at Notre Dame High School in Lawrenceville, NJ...four-year starter in soccer at Notre Dame...also ran track as a freshman and sophomore...earned first-team all-county and all-state honors 1996-98...played on Olympic Developmental team...honor student...Personal: Brittany Lynne Campbell...born Aug. 26, 1981 in Madison, WI...daughter of John and Kris Campbell...psychology major...would like to someday open her own practice.

 

KENDRA HIEMBAUCH • FRESHMAN • FORWARDNEWTOWN, PA/CONESTOGA

At Delaware: 1999: Intelligent defender who will provide depth in the back...High School: Team went a combined 65-12-5 in her four years at Conestoga...first-team all-league and all-area selection as a senior after earning honorable mention the previous two years...team MVP as a senior...Personal: Kendra Grey Himebauch...born April 30, 1980 in Michigan...daughter of Steven and Beth Himebauch...has worked as a referee in youth soccer leagues.

 

JENN LOBLEY • FRESHMAN • MIDFIELDER NEWARK, DE/DICKINSON

At Delaware: 1999: Outside midfielder who can break down defenses with her speed and determination...High School: Four-year letterwinner at Dickinson HS in field hockey and soccer...earned all-state honors in soccer all four seasons at Dickinson...earned second-team all-conference in field hockey as a senior...received Athletic Excellence award for both field hockey and soccer...recipient of Diamond State Classic Scholarship...member of National Honor Society...Honor Roll student...participated in Student Government...Personal: Jennifer Kristen Lobley...born Feb. 27, 1981...daughter of John and Gayle Lobley...has not declared a major at Delaware.

 

MARIA POLLARO • FRESHMAN • MIDFIELD/DEFENSE WAYNE, NJ/WAYNE VALLEY

At Delaware: 1999: Highly sought after freshman who is a very talented player...versatile player who will make an impact wherever she plays...High School: Team captain and MVP for Wayne Valley HS...First-team all-state selection...was named to National Region I team...Passaic County Player of the Year...voted as one of the Top 17 players in New Jersey...honor roll student...Personal: Maria Carmela Pollaro...born May 22, 1981...daughter of Frank and Carmela Pollaro...will major in health and exercise sciences at Delaware.

 

CHRISTINE SERZAN • FRESHMAN • GOALKEEPER MINE HILL, NJ/DOVER

At Delaware: 1999: Will look to battle for the starting keeper's spot...High School: Four-year starter at Dover HS...two-time first-team all-conference selection...earned all-county, all-area and all-state honors as a junior and senior...was also a four-year starter for basketball and three-year starter in softball...earned second-team all-conference in softball...member of National Honor Society...Girls' State delegate...earned High Honor Roll all four years at Dover HS...selected as Morris County Athletic Directors Scholar-Athlete as a senior...selected New Jersey Urban Scholar as a junior...Personal: Christine Andrew-Lynn Serzan...born Jan. 5, 1981...daughter of Robert and Eleanor...will major in English Education...worked as a Special Olympics volunteer for four years...also worked with Habitat for Humanity.


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