UNIVERSITY OF OREGON DUCKS
Natalie SIMPSON
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ATTACK • 5-4 • FR Carlsbad, Calif. Carlsbad High School Undeclared Major
High School: Played a lead role in both soccer and lacrosse for Carlsbad High School ... earned one letter in cross country, two letters in soccer, and three letters in lacrosse ... helped lead the Carlsbad women’s soccer team to win the CIF championship (2012) ... awarded team MVP for lacrosse ... named to the First and Second Team All League ... placed on the CIF Second Team ... played club lacrosse for West Cast Starz. Personal: Born Natalie B. Simpson in San Diego, Calif. ... parents are Stan and Julie Simpson ... has two sisters, Katie and Mandie.
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Courtney VALDEZ
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ATTACK • 5-4 • FR Clackamas, Ore. Foothill High School Undeclared Major
High School: A three sport athlete in high school playing soccer, basketball and lacrosse for Foothill High School ... earned one letter as a goalkeeper in soccer ... four time letter winner for lacrosse ... awarded Freshman of the Year (2009) ... named to Second Team All League (2009-2010) ... honored as First Team All County (2010) ... played club lacrosse for Xteam under coach Crista Samara. Personal: Born Courtney Rhee Valdez in Loma Linda, Calif. ... mother is Traci Valdez.