2002 WOMEN'S SOCCER PLAYER PROFILES
Team Picture
 

#1
JUDITH CHIME
Goalkeeper • Freshman • 6-2
Enugu, Nigeria


Pre-CCSU: Attended the Institute of Information Technology in Lagos, Nigeria ... Graduated high school from Mexico Commercial Institute in Lagos, Nigeria in 1992 ... Personal: Born Judith Nneka Chime on May 20, 1978 in Lagos, Nigeria. Nickname: "Kammy-J." Major: Nursing.

 

#3
ANYA HEMINGER
Forward • Senior • 5-4
Ontario, Oregon


2001: Started all 18 matches for the Lakers. Named to Peach Belt All-Conference team ... Had five goals and 10 assists. Ranked second in PBC in assists and 12th in points per game. Named team’s most valuable offensive player. Had one game-winning goal. Pre-CCSU: Two-year starter at Walla Walla Community College and was named to the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges Academic All-Conference team in 2000. Named a Washington State Athletic Scholar in 2001 and to the National Dean’s List. Scored four goals and dished off five assists in her two years at Walla Walla ... Personal: Born August 5, 1982 in Caldwell, Idaho ... Daughter of Howard Heminger and Yolanda Galbreath ... MAJOR: applied biology.

#5
LEAH PHARR
Forward/Defender • Senior • 5-7
Macon, GA


2001: Started all 18 matches and had one assist on the season ... 2000: Named Most Valuable Offensive Player ... Led the team with eight goals on the season, including two multi-goal games ...Tied school record with three goals in a single match against Spelman. Also set school mark for most shots in a match against Spelman (11). Scored game-winning goals against Brewton-Parker and Lander ... 1999: Named team’s Most Valuable Defensive Player .... Started all 18 of Clayton State’s matches ... Tallied one goal against Montevallo. Pre-CCSU: Four-year letterwinner at Tattnall Square Academy ... Three-time All-Region, two-time All-Middle Georgia and one-time All-State selection ... Garnered Most Valuable Player, Best Defensive Player and Captain’s Awards as a senior after recording six goals and one assist ... Led TSA to 36-14-1 record in three years, including two final fours and an appearance in the finals. Personal: Born Shanna Leah Pharr on Sept. 21, 1981 in Vicksburg, Miss. ... Daughter of Kenny Pharr and Tracey Dellacona ... Major: business.
 

#6
SARA KULINA

Midfielder • Sophomore • 5-8
Jonesboro, GA


2001: Played in 12 matches ... Scored two goals on the season ... Pre-CCSU: 2001 graduate of Jonesboro High School ... Personal: Born on January 12, 1983 in Lakeridge, Virginia ... Daughter of Thomas Kulina. Major: nursing.

 

#8
QUELLIE GARNETT
Midfielder • Freshman • 5-2
Atlanta, GA


Pre-CCSU:
2001 graduate of Morrow High School and team captain her senior year ... Personal: Born Quellie Christine Garnett on July 10, 1984 in Boston, Massachusetts ... Daughter of Ansahta Garnett ... Major: business.

  #10
KATHRYN WILCOX
Midfielder • Freshman • 5-6
Atlanta, GA

Pre-CCSU: 2001 graduate of Henry County High School ... Three-year letterwinner, scored five goals and had one assist as a senior. Also ran cross country for one season and received the Coach’s Award ... Personal: Born Kathryn Elizabeth Wilcox on August 1, 1984 in Syracuse, New York ... Daughter of Joan and Karl Wilcox. Nickname: "Katie."

  #11
JULIE WASHO
Midfielder • Senior • 5-8
Rex, GA


 2001: Played in 11 matches, starting eight. 2000: Played in 17 matches and started 12 for the Lady Lakers. 1999: Played in all 18 matches, starting five for the squad. Scored one goal ... Pre-CCSU: Three-year starter and two-time captain at Morrow High School ... Scored seven goals as a senior ... Finished with 26 career goals, second most in MHS history ... Named Most Valuable Offensive Player as a junior and received Coach’s Award as a sophomore. Personal: Born Julie Nicole Washo on Nov. 5, 1980 ... Daughter of Jean Washo. Nickname: "Jules"... Major: accounting.
  #12
JILL KOWALCZYK

Midfielder • Junior • 5-8
Conyers, GA


2001: Limited to 13 matches due to an injury, started 10 matches ... Scored two goals and had one assist. 2000: Played in all 18 matches and started 14. Team’s second leading scorer with three goals and finished with two assists ... Pre-CCSU: Lettered two years at Heritage High School and received Coach’s Award, Most Valuable Defensive Award and Team Captain. Also received Most Valuable Midfield Award her freshman season. Graduated with honors. Personal: Born Jill Ann Kowalczyk on April 15, 1982 in Conyers, Ga... Daughter of John and Susan Kowalczyk ... Major: nursing.
  #13
NKIRU OKOSIEME

Forward • Junior • 5-7
Onitsha, Nigeria


2001:
Started all 18 matches. Scored 33 goals and dished off six assists. Her 33 goals ranked second best in NCAA Division II. Named to All-Southeast Region and All-Peach Belt Conference teams. Shattered Peach Belt Conference and school records in the following categories: goals in a season, 33; goals in a match, 4; points in a season, 72; points in a match, 8; game-winning goals, 9; shots in a season, 117; and shots in a match, 13. Had 12 multi-goal games, nine game-winning goals and was named PBC Player of the Week on two different occasions. Pre-CCSU: Transferred from King College in Bristol, Tennessee after playing for the Nigerian National Team in three World Cups ... Personal: Born on March 1, 1972 ... Nickname: "NK" ... Major: Business information technology.
#14
JOCELYN OKORO

Midfielder • Junior • 5-6
Stone Mountain, GA


2001: Played in 18 matches, starting 15. Scored two goals on the season, including one game winner. 2000: Played in 17 matches and started eight. Scored the game-winning goal against Spelman and had one assist on the season ... Personal: Born Jocelyn Ihuoma Okoro on March 25, 1982 in Dallas, TX ... Daughter of Greg and Catherine Okoro ... Major: nursing.
#17
CARYN CARPENTER
Defender • Senior • 5-9
Hoover, AL


2001: Named a captain and started all 18 matches. Had one assist on the season. 2000: Named a captain and started 15 of 18 matches. Scored two goals on the season ... 1999: Started 15 of 18 matches ... Tallied one goal and an assist against Brewton-Parker. Recorded an assist against LaGrange ... Pre-CCSU: Four-year letterwinner at Hoover High School in Alabama. Captained squad to a 19-5-2 record and a berth in the State 6A championship as a senior. Member of 1998 Alabama Olympic Development Program ... Played four years on Hoover Rush U-18 Team ... Also played basketball and volleyball ... Personal: Born Caryn Elizabeth Carpenter on Nov. 27, 1980 in Arlington, TX ... Daughter of Ralph and Mary Carpenter. Major: information technology.
  #19
JESSICA GRENIER
Defender • Junior • 5-5
Bedford, NH


2001: Played in 18 matches, starting 17. Had one goal and two assists. 2000: Started all 18 matches ... Named to Peach Belt Conference All-Tournament Team. Had three assists on the season from her sweeper position ... Pre-CCSU: Played on three state championship teams. Named All-State and Most Valuable Player of Championship on Class L Team her senior year ... Named All-State of State Championship runner-up Class L team her junior season. Rookie of the Year on State Championship Class L team her freshman year ... Personal: Born Jessica Lynn Grenier on October 19, 1981 in Manchester, NH ... Daughter of Rosaire and Marie Grenier .. Major: dental hygiene.
  #20
ZULYNETTE OLIVO

Defender • Junior • 5-2
Ellenwood , GA


2001: Started all 18 matches. Named to Peach Belt All-Conference Tournament team ... 2000: Played in 16 matches, starting 12 games ... Scored one goal and had one assist ... Pre-CCSU: Three-year starter at Morrow High School ... Named to 1999 News Daily All-Area Team after scoring seven goals as a senior captain ... Tallied four goals as a junior, garnering best all-around honors ... Also played softball and ran track at MHS. Personal: Born Zulynette Olivo on Oct. 5, 1981 in Bayamón, Puerto Rico ... Daughter of Elsa and Angel Olivo ... MAJOR: health care management.
  #21
DEBBY OKOSIEME

Midfielder • Freshman • 5-2
Onitsha , Nigeria


Pre-CCSU: Attended Elsewhere Institute and Computer Training School in Osun, Nigeria ... Graduated high school from Aduwawa Secondary School in Edo, Nigeria in 1989 ... Personal: Born Nneka Debby Okosieme on July 15, 1974 ... Major: nursing.
  #22
STEPHANIE BELEW
Midfielder/Keeper • Junior • 5-6
Jonesboro, GA


1999: Played in 15 matches, starting nine. Recorded 405 minutes as a keeper with a 1.11 goals against average. Had two shutouts. Pre-CCSU: Four-year letterwinner at Lovejoy High School ... Personal: Born Stephanie Ann Belew on January 22, 1980 ... Daughter of Jim and Cathy Boyd ... Major: nursing.
  #24
FLORENCE OKPALA
Midfielder • Sophomore • 5-8

Anambra, Nigeria


Pre-CCSU: Played last season for Division I Southeastern Louisiana University. Helped lead team to a runner-up finish in Southland Conference. Graduated high school from A-Z International Secondary School in Lagos, Nigeria in 1996 ... Personal: Born Florence Nkechi Okpala on July 29, 1978 in Onitsha, Nigeria ... Nickname: "Floxy" Major: nursing.