Cougar Athletics
30 NAIA National Championships
95 GSAC Championships
...and counting

THIS YEAR: Junior forward Bridget Brotherton is a returning NAIA All-American third team selection who is a key component of Azusa Pacific’s explosive attack … Displays a knack for finding the goal … A strong player in the attack who is capable of finishing and distributing.

2006 (Sophomore): Named NAIA All-American third team and earned All-GSAC recognition … Ranked third in the conference in scoring with 15 goals and fourth in assists with 7 … Scored in 4 straight games, including a trio of 2-goal performances … Scored a goal and assisted 2 goals in each of the Cougars’ first 2 NAIA Region II playoff wins over Menlo and Westmont … Scored both of Azusa Pacific’s goals in a 2-0 win over eventual NAIA Tournament participant Carroll (Mont.).

2005 (Freshman): Appeared in 22 games as a freshman, starting 4 times … Finished second on the team in both points (18) and goals (9) … Tied for ninth in the GSAC in goals … Scored her first goal in her first collegiate game, a 2-1 win over Calvin (Mich.) … Scored goals in the final 4 games of the season including each of the Cougars’ 2 NAIA Tournament games … Had 2 game-winning goals including the only tally in a 1-0 win over Point Loma Nazarene in the Region II championship match.

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped 4 years at Etiwanda High for Jason Montgomery … Played several different positions for her team including forward, central midfield, and in goal over the course of her career … Served as team captain during her senior season … After being second on her team in scoring as a senior, received multiple honors including an All-Baseline League selection … Was a member of the Inland Valley All Star team … Helped the Eagles reach the CIF quarterfinals … Named All-Baseline League as a 2004 junior … Was a 3-time winner of the Coach’s Award … As a 2003 sophomore, earned All-Baseline League honorable mention after leading the Eagles to a league championship.

PERSONAL: Born Aug. 7, 1987, in Upland, Calif. to Mike and Cathy Brotherton … Has 1 brother (Brett) … Wants to pursue a career teaching and coaching … Graduated high school with honors with a 4.1 GPA … Enjoys wakeboarding and snowboarding.