THIS YEAR: Moving into defender role … Ability to track and shut down opposing forwards will be huge asset to program.

2007: Appeared in 18 games, starting each … Notched two goals and dished out two assists … Scored against Hawaii-Hilo (9/3) and Hope International (9/26) … Dealt out two assists against Vanguard (10/10).

2006: NAIA All-America second-team selection … Also named All-GSAC first-team ... Tallied four goals to go along with two assists for 10 points ... Fired 37 shots, good for second on the team ... Scored in her first collegiate game during a 3-0 win over CS San Bernardino ... Dealt out first career assist in, 1-0, win over Notre Dame de Namur ... Had a goal and assist in 3-2 win over Westmont.

HIGH SCHOOL: Four-time All-Empire League selection at Kennedy High School in La Palma, graduating in 2006 ... Offensive Player of the Year and Orange County Register Player of the Year as a junior ... Earned Scholar-Athlete recognition every year … Eight years of club experience ... Also lettered in volleyball and track and field ... Twice qualified for the state track championships in the 4x100 relay.

PERSONAL: Born Feb. 23, 1988, in Fountain Valley to Carmelo and Norma Montanez ... Exercise science major … Plans on becoming a physical therapist ... Enjoys listening to music, watching television and spending time with friends.