Marissa Sanchez Class: Sophomore Hometown: Twin Falls, Idaho High School: Twin Falls Height: 5-3 Position: Forward Birthdate: 03/28/1990 Experience: 1L

2008 (FR):
Played in 11 matches, notching two goals and four points... Scored two goals in only three shots for the season... Led the team in shot percentage at .667... Knocked in her first collegiate goal against Idaho (Oct. 10)... Also netted a goal against Nevada (Oct. 17)... Named a Joe E. and Elma Whitesides Scholar-Athlete Award Recipient... Part of the USU squad that earned its sixth-straight NSCAA Team Academic award.

High School:
A four-year letterwinner at Twin Falls High School, where she played for coach Katie Kauffman... Missed her senior season with three fractures in her leg... In three seasons in high school, she scored 54 goals as a forward... Earned all-district honors her freshman, sophomore and junior seasons.

Personal:
Born March 28, 1990... Daughter of Leo and Marybel Sanchez... The oldest of three children, including a sister Vanessa (16) and a brother Ricky (13)... Majoring in undeclared business.