No. 7 – Marissa Ranberger
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.
