| Erica Freese |
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NEW MEXICO
Speedy defensive player who showed great promise last season in her first appearances on the field...Vela describes her as a leader by force.
2004 - FRESHMAN SEASON
Appeared in two games and made her first career start in the MWC Tournament game against San Diego State (Nov. 3)...finished the fall semester with a 3.81 GPA...named MWC Scholar Athlete.
2003 - REDSHIRT YEAR
HIGH SCHOOL
Three-year letterwinner at St. Pius X High School at central midfield and defense...led team in goals and assists her senior year...all-state first team, all-district first team and district co-player of the year as a senior...all-state honorable mention and all-district second team as a junior...helped lead the Spartans to a second place state finish in 2000 and third place finish in 2001...also lettered two years in track and field...was a 2001 state finalist in the 200 meters, 4x100 and 4x400 relays...member of five-time state champion club team, Albuquerque United...four-time honor roll member and academic letterwinner...National Honor Society member...Vice President of class in 1999 and 2000...United States Achievement Academy Award in 2000 and 2002.
PERSONAL
Born October 22, 1984, in Boise, Idaho...daughter of Allan and Lynn Freese...has a sister, Alana who plays volleyball at Fort Lewis College...chose UNM because she feels the coaches can make her a better player... major is Psychology.
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