NITTANY LION FRESHMEN
MALLORY
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PETERSON
RITCHEY
Clinton Corners, N.Y. MILLBROOK
State College, Pa. STATE COLLEGE AREA
Freshman • FORWARD/MIDFIELD• 5-5
Freshman • MIDFIELD • 5-3
BEFORE PENN STATE Coached by Michael Williams and Sean McGuigan at Millbrook High... Scored 80 career goals and was a two-time All-Area First Team honoree, while leading Millbrook to the 2011 League Championship and Section 9 Finals from 2009-11...Ran cross country, indoor and outdoor track, qualifying for States in all three seasons...Was ranked No. 1 in her class with a perfect 4.0 grade-point average. CLUB EXPERIENCE Played for QuickSstrike F.C. under the direction of Jesse Kolmel...Served as the team captain for Quickstrike, which earned 2008 and 2010 Eastern N.Y. State Cup titles, while winning the 2009 SYL National Championship...Was also apart of two Region I Semifinals with Quickstrike in 2008 and 2010. PERSONAL Full name is Mallory Rose Peterson...Born on May 15, 1994 in Rhinebeck, N.Y...Parents are Alan and Jan Peterson...Father ran cross-country and track at Columbia University...Has a younger sister, Veronica...Plans on majoring in Bioengineering. QUOTING PETERSON ON PENN STATE “I chose Penn State because it has everything I could ask for in a college. Penn State combines an outstanding soccer program with a respected academic institution and an incredible atmosphere.” QUOTING WALSH ON PETERSON “Mallory’s competitive nature and work ethic will make her a success here at Penn State. Her versatility will serve her well and allow her to compete in a variety of positions.”
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MEGAN
PENN STATE 2012 • WOMEN’S SOCCER
2
BEFORE PENN STATE At State College under the direction of Kevin Morooney, she helped lead the Little Lions to four district championships, earning spots in the PIAA Sweet Sixteen (2008), PIAA semifinals (2009) and PIAA quarterfinals (2010-11)...During her four years as a letterwinner, her team lost a total of just 14 games. CLUB EXPERIENCE Played for the Central Penn United Spartans, who were previously coached by former PSU goalkeeper Alison Weimer, former Nittany Lion assistant Michael Coll, as well as former goalkeeper coach Marial Wilner...Helped lead the Spartans to the State semifinals in 2009. PERSONAL Megan Elizabeth Ritchey was born November 9, 1993 in Buffalo, N.Y. to Mark and Kathleen Ritchey...Has a brother and a sister, Matthew and Katie...Intends to major in psychology...Hopes to get into teaching after graduating. QUOTING RITCHEY ON PENN STATE “I chose Penn State because it’s the best possible combination of athletics and education, providing me with everything I need to be successful. It will always be my home.” QUOTING WALSH ON RITCHEY “State College’s finest! We’ve gotten to know Megan over the years and have always been impressed with her technical ability and her creativity on the ball. We are so excited to have her join us here in her backyard and bring all of her Penn State pride and passion with her.”
17 STRAIGHT NCAA APPEARANCES 1995-2011