Sammi Sheppard
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.
