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Posted November 5, 2007


33 - Rachel Espinoza
Rachel Espinoza
Height: 5-8
Year: Fr
Hometown: Pueblo, Colo.
High School: Central HS
Position: G
Major: Undeclared

2007-08: Burst onto the scene in a big way as a freshman, battling her way into the starting lineup in December ... Had her coming-out party Dec. 7 against Regis, scoring 20 points and recording four steals ... Finished the calendar year among the conference leaders in steals (29), languishing only behind teammate, Lindsay Black ... Recorded five steals three occasions, including a game against Nebraska-Omaha Dec. 17, where she scored a career-high 23 points, as well.

High School: Was a standout at Central HS, earning all-state honors as a junior and senior ... Was an All-South Central League selection as a sophomore, junior and senior ... Led the SCL in scoring as a sophomore, junior and senior, leading the state in those categories as a junior and senior ... Also competed in softball, soccer, tennis and track ... Was an exemplary student, as well, graduating in the top ten of her class, boasting a 3.8 GPA ... Was a member of National Honor Society.

Personal: Daughter of Pat and Darlene Espinoza ... Has four older siblings: Danny, Nikki, Gen and Steph.