Cougar Athletics
32 NAIA National Championships
101 GSAC Championships
...and counting

THIS YEAR: Three-time NAIA All-American first team Theresa Broad is one of the most prolific scorers in Azusa Pacific history ... Enters the year needing 20 goals to tie the Cougar career mark of 90 goals set by Kendra Payne ... Has breakaway speed to go with an unrelenting work rate ... An unselfish player who sets up quality scoring chances for teammates while consistently drawing multiple defenders.

2008 (Junior): Earned NAIA All-American first team recognition for the third consecutive season and was named GSAC Player of the Year ... Became just the second Cougar ever to posted 3 consecutive 20-goal seasons, matching single-season career high with 24 goals ... With 9 assists, also set a new personal single-season best of 57 points ... Put away 9 game-winning goals, 6 of them in GSAC play to lead the Cougars to their fourth straight conference title ... Was the conference's runaway scoring leader, tallying 19 of her 20 regular-season goals in a 10-game stretch early in the season ... Posted a pair of career-high 4-goal performances in wins over Bethel (Tenn.) and San Diego Christian.

2007 (Sophomore): Named first team NAIA All-American as well as earning all-GSAC honors ... Led the GSAC in goals (22) and points (50) for the second consecutive year ... Scored 8 game-winning goals for the Cougars ... Registered 6 multiple-goal matches include 2 hat tricks ... Scored 3 goals in a 2-minute span and added an assist 2 minutes later in a 4-1 win over California Baptist in the Region II finals ...Named the NAIA Outstanding Offensive Player of the Tournament after scoring 10 points with 4 goals in tournament action ... Finished the season with 6 assists.

2006 (Freshman): Named NAIA Region II Player of the Year en route to earning NAIA All-American first team honors ... Also named All-GSAC after leading the conference in goals (24) and points (56) ... Ranked second in the GSAC in assists, setting up 8 additional Cougar goals ... Came within 2 goals of tying Azusa Pacific's single-season scoring record ... Scored 7 goals and assisted another to lead the Cougars to 4-goal victories over all 3 NAIA Region II playoff foes ... Scored or assisted 2 or more goals in 10 straight games ... Twice recorded hat tricks to lead Azusa Pacific to 4-0 victories over The Master's and Menlo.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played 4 varsity seasons of soccer for coach Jose Ramirez at Western Christian High in Covina ... Also ran track as a 2006 senior ... Led the Lancers to a share of the CIF-Southern Section Division VI championship, the first CIF soccer title in school history ... Shattered Western Christian's season scoring record, collecting 42 goals and 27 assists as a 2006 senior ... Named the 2006 San Gabriel Valley Tribune girls soccer Player of the Year, in addition to Christian League MVP and CIF Defensive Player of the Year honors ... A 2-time selection to the All-CIF and All-Christian League first teams ... As a 2005 junior, scored 34 goals ... Scored the game-winning goal in overtime of a 2-1 victory over Desert Christian in the CIF quarterfinal round, then tallied 2 goals to lead the Lancers to a 3-1 win over Maranatha in the CIF semifinals ... Scored 3 or more goals in 7 games her senior year, with 6 additional 2-goal games ... Was the 2006 Christian League track champion in the 400m, 800m and 3200m ... Finished fifth in the 800m and eighth in the 400m at the 2006 CIF championships.

PERSONAL: Born Jan. 27, 1988, in Yorba Linda, Calif. to Kevin and Diane Broad ... Has 2 brothers (Michael, Adam) ... Majoring in elementary education ... Would like to teach at the first grade level.

2008 (Sophomore): Scored 2 goals for the second consecutive season, playing in 14 games as a reserve ... Was 1 of 10 Cougars who scored at least 2 goals ... Scored the final goal in both of Azusa Pacific's 8-0 victories, the season-opener against William Penn (Iowa) and a non-conference matchup with Savannah (Ga.) College of Art & Design.

2007(Freshman): Scored 2 goals and 1 assist (5 points) in 17 games as a reserve ... Generated all her season scoring in the 8 conference games she played ... Scored twice in 8-0 win over San Diego Christian ... Assisted the final goal in a 3-0 victory over Vanguard in the regular-season finale ... Was the Cougars' only non-starter with multiple goals in GSAC play.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played 4 seasons of varsity soccer for head coach Aimee Reynolds at McKay High in Salem, Ore. ... Was a 3-time All-Central Valley League pick, earning first team honors after her senior campaign ... Led Scots to a 4-year 49-5-2 mark, playing in the central midfield and at forward during her career.

PERSONAL: Born Jan. 4, 1989 in Seattle, Wash., to Karina Dillree ... Has 2 brothers and 1 sister ... Cousin Kristen Russell played soccer at Pacific Lutheran and cousin William Russell played for the minor league soccer franchise Cascade Surge ... Majoring in business administration.

THIS YEAR: Senior Hayley Gustafson gives Azusa Pacific a quality option in the attack following the graduation of NAIA All-American forwards Sarah Yoro and Bridget Brotherton ... Should push for quality minutes ... Has a scorer's mindset and is a quality finisher.

2008 (Junior): Appeared in 6 games, all Azusa Pacific victories, as she acclimated to the Cougar program and the NAIA level of play ... Earned GSAC Women's Scholar-Athlete recognition, 1 of 4 Cougars recognized by the conference for their academic and athletic performance ... Took 5 shots, putting 2 on goal.

DIABLO VALLEY CC: Scored 24 goals with 10 assists over 2 seasons at Diablo Valley CC in Pleasant Hill, Calif. ... Earned All-Big 8 Conference and Big 8 All-Academic honors after her 2007 sophomore campaign ... Ranked in the top 6 of Big 8 conference scorers both seasons ... Burst onto the JC circuit with a 13-goal, 8-assist freshman campaign and followed with 11 goals and 2 assists as a 2007 sophomore ... Tallied a hat trick in just her sixth collegiate contest, a 5-1 win over Ohlone ... Scored a combined 3 goals in back-to-back 3-1 wins over conference rivals Modesto and American River.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played 4 varsity seasons for head coach Barbara Scoles at Berean Christian High in Walnut Creek, Calif. ... Set a school record with 28 goals her senior year, earning league offensive MVP honors ... Was named second team all-league as a sophomore before earning back-to-back all-league first-team recognition her junior and senior seasons.

PERSONAL: Born July 29, 1988, in Walnut Creek, Calif., to Stephen and Michele Gustafson ... Has 2 older brothers (Spencer, Parker) and 1 younger sister (Kelsey) ... Majoring in applied health with a physical therapy emphasis.

THIS YEAR: Senior Brittany Lane is set to fill a key midfield role for Azusa Pacific and may be an option to start ... Has a good work rate and brings chemistry to the team.

2008 (Junior): Played in 5 games ... Was 1 of 3 Cougars to earn NAIA Women's Soccer Scholar Athlete recognition ... Azusa Pacific outscored opponents by 23-4 margin in games she played.

2007 (Sophomore): Appeared in 6 games during her first season for the Cougars, all in reserve ... Played in 1-0 loss to NAIA power Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) and took 1 shot.

MT. SAN ANTONIO CC (Freshman): Played 1 season at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut, Calif., for head coach Melinda Bowen ... Named to All-South Coast Conference first team after leading the Mounties with 12 goals and 5 assists.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played 1 varsity season at Upland (Calif.) High for head coach Ed Bell ... Helped lead the Highlanders to an unbeaten (27-0-4) season that netted the national No. 1 ranking and a final No. 2 national ranking by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America.

PERSONAL: Born July 7, 1988 in Pomona, Calif., to Bob and Janet Lane ... Has 2 older siblings, brother Kyle and sister Megan, in addition to twin sister Lauren ... Would like to pursue a Master's degree in history and eventually teach at the high school level.

THIS YEAR: Senior Lauren Lane is 1 of 5 returning starters and she joins Theresa Broad as the Cougars' only 4-year starters ... Is a talented outside back who could also spend time in the midfield ... Has a strong work rate and great ball control.

2008 (Junior): Played in 18 games, starting the final 9 games of the season and earning 12 total starts on the year ... Registered 5 shots and 2 assists from her spot in the Cougar defense ... In her 12 starts, helped Azusa Pacific post 8 of its 14 shutouts on the season ... Assisted the lone Cougar score in a 2-1 non-conference defeat to eventual NAIA champion Lee (Tenn.) University.

2007 (Sophomore): Started 21 of Azusa Pacific's 23 games, missing only a pair of early conference contests ... Produced 7 total shots, including 3 on goal ... Opened the season with a 2-assist performance in 4-0 victory over Concordia (Ore.) ... Helped anchor a defense that posted a 0.60 goals against average with 12 shutouts while notching back-to-back 20-win seasons for the first time in program history.

2006 (Freshman): Played in all 23 games, starting 15 times ... Joined the starting lineup early in the GSAC season and started every game the rest of the way ... Recorded her first collegiate point when she assisted a goal in a 3-0 win over San Diego Christian.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played 1 varsity season for head coach Ed Bell at Upland High after sitting out her junior season due to an injury ... Scored the game-winning goal to complete an unbeaten campaign (27-0-4) for the Highlanders with a 2-1 victory over Harvard-Westlake in the CIF-Southern Section Division I championship game ... Named All-Baseline League second team ... Helped Upland earn the national No. 1 ranking by Student Sports for winter girls soccer and a final No. 2 national ranking by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America.

PERSONAL: Born July 7, 1988 in Pomona, Calif., to Bob and Janet Lane ... Has 3 siblings - older brother Kyle, older sister Megan and twin sister Brittany ... Would like to become a physical therapist ... Majoring in athletic training.

THIS YEAR: Senior Tiffany Makinster is one of Azusa Pacific's most experienced defenders, entering her third season as a starting center back ... Covers a lot of ground and is an intelligent defender.

2008 (Junior): Started all 22 games, running her streak of consecutive games started to 43 ... Helped lead the defense to 14 shutouts, along with 4 more games allowing just a single goal ... Held together a defense that posted 9 shutouts in 12 games at home that helped the Cougars run their program-record home winning streak to 29 games.

2007 (Sophomore): Started 21 of 23 games for another in a long line of great Azusa Pacific defenses ... Anchored a central defense that posted a season goals against average of 0.60 and allowed only 3 scores in a perfect 10-0 GSAC championship campaign ... Helped the Cougars post 8 of their 12 shutouts in GSAC play, including 5 straight and 496 consecutive scoreless minutes to finish the regular season.

2006 (Freshman): Played in 8 games, all in reserve, including a pair of NAIA postseason contests ... Took 1 shot in a 4-0 win over Fresno Pacific.

HIGH SCHOOL: Was a 4-year varsity starter for head coach Jolene Keel at Valley Christian High in San Jose ... Twice named team defensive MVP ... As a 2006 senior, led a Warrior defense that shut out all 4 of its opponents en route to the CIF Central Coast Section championship ... A 2-time All-West Catholic Athletic League first team selection ... Played 3 seasons alongside Cougar sophomore Lauren Vroom.

PERSONAL: Born Sept. 21, 1987, in San Jose, Calif., to Dan and Valerie Makinster ... Has an older sister (Vanessa) ... Majoring in communication.

THIS YEAR: Senior forward Mandi Morrow adds to Azusa Pacific's offensive depth with an energetic, physical style that complements her deft shooting touch... Leads with a positive team-first attitude.

2008 (Junior): Played in 17 of Azusa Pacific's 23 games ... Scored 3 goals on the year, including her first 2-goal contest in the Cougars' 10-1 NAIA Tournament Opening Round win over William Jessup ... Also appeared in 3-0 second-round win over Cal State San Marcos ... Scored her first goal as a Cougar to put the finishing touches on a 5-0 victory over Ohio Dominican.

2007 (Medical redshirt): After taking 2 years off from collegiate soccer, appeared in 3 games during her first year at Azusa Pacific before suffering a season-ending injury.

THE MASTER'S: Played 2 seasons (2003-04) for head coach Allan Bowden at GSAC member The Master's College ... Saw action in 25 games, including 19 GSAC contests ... Tallied 3 goals and 4 assists in 2 seasons of action with the Mustangs.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played 4 varsity seasons at Desert Christian High in Lancaster, Calif., for head coach Rachel Edwards ... Was a 3-time All-CIF first team selection and was named CIF Offensive Player of the Year as a 2003 senior ... Led the Knights to the CIF Div. V championship in 2003.

PERSONAL: Born June 25, 1985 in Lancaster, Calif., to mother Diane Morrow ... Has an older brother Ryan and an older sister Megan, who played collegiate soccer at Sonoma State ... Majoring in psychology with a minor in biology ... Would like to work in the field of sports psychology ... Hobbies include contemporary dance and photography.

2008 (Sophomore): Appeared in 11 games in her first season as a sophomore transfer to Azusa Pacific ... Took 1 shot on the season as a reserve defender ... Started 1 game.

OHIO STATE: Spent 2 seasons at NCAA Division I Ohio State University ... Redshirted her 2006 freshman season ... Played in a pair of the Buckeyes' Big Ten Conference wins over Illinois and Michigan State in 2007, helping Ohio State to an NCAA Tournament bid.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played 3 years of varsity soccer for head coach Tolga Yamez at Solon (Ohio) High ... Received 2-time All-Western Reserve honors her final two years as a Comet.

PERSONAL: Born Sep. 27, 1987, in Ohio ... Parents are Russell (business owner) and Debbie Papa ... Has 2 younger brothers (Russ, Nicholas) ... Majoring in applied exercise science ... Wants to pursue a career in physical therapy ... Enjoys coaching and working with children ... Lists hobbies as playing guitar and snowboarding.

THIS YEAR: Senior Marissa Ranberger plays a key role in the midfield for Azusa Pacific ... Should battle for a starting spot but can also provide a valuable burst of energy and scoring punch off the bench ... Controls the ball well and creates quality scoring chances for herself and teammates.

2008 (Junior): Played in 21 games, starting 3 times ... Scored 1 goal and registered an assist, putting 11 shots on goal ... In her 3 starts, Azusa Pacific scored a combined 17 goals, and she put all 4 of her shots on goal ... Scored the eighth goal in Azusa Pacific's 10-1 NAIA Tournament Opening Round win over William Jessup, helping the Cougars tie the national tournament single-game scoring record.

ORAL ROBERTS: Started 33 games in her first 2 collegiate campaigns, registering 4 goals and 4 assists for Oral Roberts, a member of the NCAA Division I Summit League ... Scored in her first college game and assisted another score in a season-opening 7-0 win over John Brown (Ark.) as a 2006 freshman ... Tallied game-winning goals in victories over Arkansas-Little Rock and IPFW (Indiana-Purdue Fort Wayne).

HIGH SCHOOL: Played 4 varsity seasons as a midfielder and forward at Faith Christian Academy in Arvada, Colo. ... Was a 3-year all-state pick and was the Colorado 3A Player of the Year her junior year ... Led Eagles to state 3A title as a junior and runner-up finish her senior year ... Also lettered in cross country, track and basketball.

PERSONAL: Born May 21, 1988 in Boulder, Colo. ... Parents are Robert (contractor) and Patty (real estate) Ranberger ... Majoring in public relations with a minor in advertising ... Enjoys bike riding.

THIS YEAR: Two-time NAIA All-American Katie Rorabaugh leads a group of 5 returning starters for Azusa Pacific ... Has great intelligence for the game to go with strong instincts ... Is recognized as one of the Cougars' best all-around players who is capable of producing anywhere on the field.

2008 (Junior): Named NAIA All-American first team and All-GSAC, earning both honors for the second straight season ... Rorabaugh scored 4 goals and had 9 assists on the season primarily as a defender ... Earned NAIA Player of the Week in the first week of the season when the Cougar defense held both of its opponents to a combined 5 shots on goal ... Scored one of the most important goals of the Cougars' GSAC title campaign with an equalizing penalty kick in a 4-3 comeback win at No. 24-ranked Concordia ... Registered 2 of her 3 assists in NAIA tournament play... Scored 1 goal and assisted 2 others in season-opening 8-1 victory over Bethel.

2007 (Sophomore): Received NAIA first team All-American and All GSAC honors as a sophomore defender ... Appeared in 21 games, starting 20 times for the GSAC champion Cougars ... Finished with 6 goals and ranked second on the team with 8 assists ... Led a defense that surrendered just 3 goals in the 9 conference games she started ... Tallied her first career hat trick and scored the game-winner in a 5-1 victory over Fresno Pacific ... Helped set up the cougar offense the very next game with a career-high 3 assists in an 8-0 win over San Diego Christian ... Assisted 2 goals, including the game-winner, in 4-1 NAIA Tournament quarterfinal win over Northwood.

SACRAMENTO STATE: Was the Hornets' starting left back, playing in 20 of the team's 21 games ... Her only assist of the season was a pass out of the back that led to a breakaway golden goal in a 2-1 overtime win over Northern Colorado.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played 4 varsity seasons at Walnut (Calif.) High for head coach Lorraine Hansen ... As a 2006 senior, was named CIF Defensive Player of the Year and earned her fourth All-San Antonio League first team honor ... Was a 3-time All-CIF first team pick in addition to All-CIF second team honors as a 2004 sophomore ... Helped lead the Mustangs to 4 straight undefeated league titles and 3 straight CIF championships from 2003-05.

PERSONAL: Born March 7, 1988 in Anaheim Hills, Calif., to Lou and Rene Rorabaugh ... Has 2 older brothers (Matt, Derek) ... Majoring in applied exercise science and wants to work in occupational therapy.

THIS YEAR: Senior goalkeeper Sammi Sheppard brings 3 years of collegiate experience to Azusa Pacific's depth at goalkeeper ... Is a good decision maker with a solid understanding of the game.

2008 (Junior): Started 11 games, registering a 0.29 goals against average and 8 shutouts in just over 923 minutes in goal ... Stopped all 6 shots on goal through her first 7 games of the season, logging 598 consecutive scoreless minutes before surrendering her first goal of the season ... Received NAIA Player of the Week honors for her 4-save shutout of NCAA Division II No. 24-ranked CS Dominguez Hills ... Recorded a season-high 5 saves in a 1-0 GSAC Postseason Tournament win in overtime over Point Loma Nazarene.

CAL STATE STANISLAUS: Started 9 games as a 2006 freshman for NCAA Division II Cal State Stanislaus ... Tallied 31 saves on the year and posted shutouts over CCAA opponents Cal State L.A. and Cal State San Bernardino.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played 3 years of varsity soccer for head coach Brad Gomez as a goalkeeper at South Torrance (Calif.) High ... Led the Spartans to a CIF second-round appearance as a 2004 sophomore.

PERSONAL: Born July, 22, 1988 in Minnesota ... Parents are Rob (author) and Vicky (manager) Sheppard ... Has one older brother (Adam) ... Majoring in biology and would like to pursue a career in marine biology ... Enjoys being involved in youth ministry.

2008 (Sophomore): Appeared in 18 games as a reserve, taking 12 shots ... Put 6 shots on goal ... Registered her first career point with an assist in a 5-0 win over Ohio Dominican ... Played in the final 12 games of the season, including all 6 playoff contests.

2007 (Freshman): Played in 10 games, all as a reserve, averaging 30 minutes of action per contest ... Took 4 shots on the season, putting 2 on goal.

HIGH SCHOOL: Starred in soccer and softball for 4 years at Cedar Park Christian High in Bothell, Wash. ... Was a 2-time All-Emerald City League first team pick for soccer head coach Terry Ryan, earning league MVP honors as a 2006 senior ... Twice earned second team all-state recognition ... Helped lead the Eagles to a pair of unbeaten campaigns as a 2005 junior and a 2003 freshman, including the 2003 state championship ... Also named Emerald City League MVP and first team all-state shortstop in softball after helping Cedar Park Christian to 3 consecutive state tournament appearances.

PERSONAL: Born Aug. 26, 1989, in Riverside, Calif., to Steve (pastor) and Tammi Walker ... Has 1 older sister (Whitney) and 1 younger brother (Griffin) ... Played in the Little League World Series as a young softball player ... Enjoys snowboarding and wakeboarding.