| Melanie Ward |
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RS Senior
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| Hometown:
Sandy, Utah
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| High School:
Waterford HS
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| Height:
5-7
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| Position:
Midfielder/Defender
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| Birthdate:
02/20/1991
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NEW MEXICO
Tough and talented defender who could make an immediate impact on the back line.
2009 - REDSHIRT SEASON
Redshirted the 2009 season as a true freshman.
HIGH SCHOOL
Played soccer for four years for head coach Scott Stewart ... was part of two state championship teams in 2006 and 2008 ... named first team All-State in 2006 and second team All-State in 2007 and 2008 ... received the National Charity League Mother Daughter Award in 2006 and 2007 ... earned academic high honors for two terms as well as eight terms with academic honors ... played club soccer for 2006 and 2008 Utah State Cup Champion Utah Avalanche ... team also won the 2008 Las Vegas Coaches Classic in 2008.
PERSONAL
Born on Feb. 20, 1991, in Salt Lake City, Utah ... daughter of Matt and Robyn Ward ... hobbies include scrapbooking and community service ... favorite athlete is Wayne Rooney ... favorite food is avocados ... favorite movie is Old School ... favorite actor is Will Ferrell ... majoring in Business.
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