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Shannon Amans
5-9, Sophomore
Eau Claire, Wis.
North High School

Shannon Amans is in her second season with the Falcons. She is a right-handed player who prefers to play doubles. Her best stroke is her backhand. Her tennis goals are to improve her forehand and to work on her singles game. Her most memorable college tennis experience is winning her first singles and doubles match. Amans was named to the WIAC Scholastic Honor Roll in 2006-07. Her hobbies include listening to music, hanging out with friends, watching tennis and lifting weights. She is the daughter of Dave and Pam and she has two siblings. Her future goals are to have a job she enjoys and be happy. Amans is majoring in business management.

Amans' Favorite
Musical Group/Individual:
Rascal Flatts, Nickelback, Kelly Clarkson
Food: Sourdough melts with BBQ sauce
Color: Blue
Movie: Tristan & Isolde
Pro Tennis Player: Andy Roddick

Shannon Amans

Katie Lynn Anderson
5-9, Junior
Forest Lake, Minn.
Forest Lake High School

Katie Lynn Anderson is in her third year with the Falcons. In 2006 she was named to the second All-WIAC team at No. 2 doubles with teammate Mindy Rudiger. The two finished second at No. 2 doubles at the WIAC Championships. They had the team's best doubles record - 10-7. Anderson and Rudiger were named the team's doubles Team of the Week three times - on Oct. 9, Sept. 25, and Sept. 11. She also played at No. 4 singles and finished 7-9. She has a 15-19 career singles record and a 10-11 career doubles mark. Anderson was named to the WIAC Scholastic Honor Roll in 2006-07. She is a right-handed player who prefers to play singles. Her best stroke is her forehand. Her most memorable college tennis moment was when she teamed with Rudiger to beat the No. 1 seeded La Crosse team in the semifinals at the 2006 WIAC Championships. She is the daughter of Carroll and Julie and has two brothers, Cole and Kyle. Her college tennis goals are to play the third singles and first doubles position, be a great co-captain and example for younger players, improve her win-loss record, take first in the WIAC in doubles, and be recognized for academic and outstanding athletic achievements before she graduates.

Anderson's Favorite
Musical Group/Individuals: Rascal Flatts, Lifehouse, Boys like Girls, Cartel, The Fray
Food: Chicken, veggies
Color: Green
Movie: The Notebook, Hairspray
Quote: "God, Grant me the serenity to accept the things I can not change; courage to change the things I can; and the wisdom to know the difference."
"Dance like no one's watching, love like you'll never be hurt, sing like no one's listening, live like it's heaven on earth."
Pro Tennis Player: Maria Sharapova

Katie Anderson

Britany Bach
5-9, Freshman
Henderson, Minn.
Le Sueur-Henderson High School

Brittany Bach is in her first season with the Falcons. She plays right-handed and her best stroke is her forehand. Her college tennis goals are to improve her strategies and game and to meet and make friends. Her most memorable high school tennis experience was advancing to the state tournament after defeating the No. 1 doubles team from Rochester Lourdes. Her hobbies include fishing, snowmobiling, four-wheeling, reading, attending concerts, traveling, working out, playing tennis, drawing, and visiting with friends and family. Her future goals are to get a job she enjoys, coach high school tennis and to travel. She is the daughter of David and Kristine and she has two siblings. Bach is undecided on a major field of study.

Bach's Favorite
Musical Group/Individual:
Johnny Cash, Breaking Benjamin, LeAnn Rimes
Food: Broccoli and cheese soup, chicken fajitas
Color: Blue/Green
Movie: Tommy Boy
Quote:  "Do the right thing. It will gratify some people and astonish the rest."   - Mark Twain
Pro Tennis Player: Andy Roddick

Britany Bach

Brittany Bonine
5-8, Freshman
Delano, Minn.
Delano High School

Brittany Bonine joins the Falcons for her first year of collegiate tennis. She is a right-handed player who prefers to play doubles. Her best shot is her backhand slice. Her most memorable tennis moment is being part of the first Delano tennis team to make it to state and advancing to state as an individual. Her college tennis goals are to be in the top eight for the Falcons. Her hobbies include reading, hanging out with friends, and boating. Her future goals are to secure a job, raise a family, and perhaps coach tennis. She is the daughter of Bret and Kim and has three siblings, Blake, Keaton, and Kitty. Bonine is undecided on a major field of study.

Bonine's Favorite
Food:
Shrimp
Color: Blue
Movie: Miracle
Pro Tennis Player: James Blake

Brittany Bonine

Britney Brouwer
5-4, Freshman
Mankato, Minn.
East High School

Britney Brouwer is in her first season with the Falcons. The right-handed player prefers to play singles and her best stroke is her backhand. Her college tennis goals are to wok hard and do the best she can. Her most memorable tennis moment is attending Tennis and Life Camps at Gustavus Adolphus College. Her hobbies include writing, reading, wakeboarding, any other kind of water sport, and tennis. Her future plans include going to law school and eventually become a literary agent and live in a large city like Tokyo or Vancouver. She is the daughter of Todd and Cindy and has one brother, Tim. Brouwer is majoring in English and international studies.

Brouwer's Favorite
Musical Group/Individual:
Gackt
Food: Sashimi
Color: Green
Movie: Clue
Pro Tennis Player: Andre Agassi

Britney Brouwer

Karen DeGrave
5-5, Freshman
Green Bay, Wis.
Southwest High School

Karen DeGrave is in her first year of college tennis. She is a right-handed player who prefers to play doubles. Her best stroke is her forehand. Her most memorable tennis moment was making it to state by one point and beating rival Sheboygan North. Her college tennis goal is to develop court quickness. Her hobbies include traveling, skiing, soccer, and reading. Her future goals include becoming a veterinarian or a marine biologist. She is the daughter of Paul and Sue and has two siblings. DeGrave is majoring in biology and pre-veterinary science.

DeGrave's Favorite
Musical Group/Individual:
Guster and John Mayer
Food: Potato pancakes
Color: Purple
Movie: Little Miss Sunshine
Quote: "If you think you can or you think you can't, you are right." - Henry Ford

Karen DeGrave

Lindsay Gillman
5-5, Sophomore
Red Wing, Minn.
Red Wing High School

Lindsay Gillman starts her first season of college tennis with the Falcons. The right-handed player's best stroke is her forehand. Her most memorable tennis moment was her whole senior year of tennis in high school, being a captain, overcoming two players quitting, team bonding, and getting better as a leader and player. Her college tennis goals are to make the traveling eight, overcome nervousness, become a better player, and get in amazing shape. Her hobbies include, tennis, singing, dancing, helping people, and playing with kids. Her futures goals include teaching second grade, getting married, having a family, and to keep serving others through volunteer work. She is the daughter of Tom and Theresa and she has one sister. Gillman is majoring in elementary education and early childhood development.

Gillman's Favorite
Musical Group/Individual:
Collective Soul, Santus Real, The Beatles
Food: Spaghetti, banana baby food, chicken, chocolate chip cookies
Color: Blue
Movie: Crash, Love Actually, Drop Dead Gorgeous
Quote: "Be yourself, no one is more qualified!"- Fortune cookie
Pro Tennis Player: Venus Williams

Lindsay Gillman

Stacia Kozel
5-5, Freshman
Lodi, Wis.
Lodi High School

Stacie Kozel joins the Falcons for her first year of college tennis. She is a left-handed player who prefers to play singles. Her best stroke is her forehand. Her most memorable tennis moment was being a member of the first tennis team at Lodi High to win a conference championship. Her college tennis goals include making her serve consistent and stronger, play hard, and meet new people. Kozel's hobbies include playing sports, running, being with friends, and drawing. Her future goals are to get a good job, get married, and start a family. She is the daughter of John Kozel and Theresa Valencia and she has four siblings. Kozel is majoring in elementary education.

Kozel's Favorite
Musical Group/Individual:
Rascal Flatts & The Fray
Food: French fries
Color: Blue
Movie: A Walk to Remember
Pro Tennis Player: Andy Roddick

Stacia Kozel

Jaclyn Matt
5-10, Freshman
Holmen, Wis.
Holmen High School

Jaclyn Matt is in her first season with the Falcons. She is a right-handed player who prefers to play doubles. Her best stroke is the volley. Her most memorable tennis moment was beating a state ranked team. Her college tennis goals are to stay in shape, improve in returns and ground strokes, and develop a consistent serve. Her hobbies include swimming, running, cooking, reading, going to the beach, going on vacations, and hanging out with friends. She is the daughter of Peter and Ginny and has one sibling. Her future goals are to team high school chemistry and coach tennis. Matt is majoring in chemistry education with a minor in earth science.

Matt's Favorite
Musical Group/Individual:
Hinder
Food: Mexican
Color: Green
Movie: Any chick flick
Quote: "LOVE all. SEVER with passion. The RETURN is for life. Get it. Game. Set. Match."
Pro Tennis Player: Justine Henin

Matt

Kozue Matsumoto
5-3, Freshman
Kasuga, Japan
Hooh High School

Kozue Matsumoto joins the Falcons for her first year of college tennis. This Japanese native is a right-handed player who prefers to play singles. Her best stroke is her forehand. Her most memorable tennis moment was playing in the World Super Junior Tournament. Her hobbies include listening to music and shopping. Matsumoto's future goals are to get a job in America. She is the daughter of Kenjiro and Yuriko and she has one brother. Matsumoto is undecided on a major field of study.

Matsumoto's Favorite
Musical Group/Individual:
Chris Brown
Food: Ramen noodles
Color: Emerald green
Movie: Lord of the Rings
Quote: "I can do it."
Pro Tennis Player: Ana Ivanovic

Kozue Matsumoto

Kathryne Ostrowski
5-9, Sophomore
Wells, Minn.
United South Central High School

Kathryne Ostrowkski is back for her second season with the Falcons. She had a great freshman campaign finishing 7-8 at No. 2 singles and 7-8 at No. 1 doubles. She was named the team's singles Player of the Week on Sept. 11. Ostrowski was named to the WIAC Scholastic Honor Roll during the 2006-07 school year. The right-handed player's best stroke is a topspin forehand. Her most memorable tennis moment was the team's first overnight trip last year. Her college tennis goal is to improve her backhand. Her future goals are to go into either research or forensics as a lab technician. Her hobbies include tennis, work, and reading. She is the daughter of Bob and Jan and has two siblings. Ostrowski is majoring in chemistry with a minor in math.

Ostrowski's Favorite
Musical Group/Individual:
Savage Garden
Food: Chinese
Color: Blue
Movie: Ever After
Quote: Let's do this!
Pro Tennis Player: Raphael Nadal

Kathryne Ostrowkski

Jenna Rice
5-5, Freshman
Maple Grove, Minn.
Maple Grove High School

Jenna Rice is in her first year of collegiate tennis with the Falcons. Her best stroke is the volley. She is a right-handed player who prefers to play doubles. Her most memorable tennis moment came in her sophomore year in high school when her team went to a tournament in Virginia, Minn. Her tennis goals are to improve her game, develop a killer serve, have fun, and make long-lasting friends. Her hobbies include scrap booking, reading, rollerblading, traveling with her family, camping, hiking, playing sports, and photography. Her future goals are to do missionary work in Mexico, teach first grade, have a family, and travel. She is the daughter of Tom and Jane and she has two brothers. Rice is majoring in elementary education with minors in math and Spanish.

Rice's Favorite
Musical Group/Individual:
Switchfoot/Steven Curtis Chapman
Food: My mom's homemade egg rolls, chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream
Color: Yellow
Movie: Anne of Green Gables
Quote: "Life can only disappoint you if you let it!"
Pro Tennis Player: Andy Roddick

Jenna Rice

Mindy Rudiger
5-7, Junior
Menomonie, Wis.
Menomonie High School

Mindy Rudiger is back for her third season with the Falcons. She was named the team's Most Valuable Player in 2006. Last year she had a 9-7 record at No. 5 singles and a 10-7 record at No. 2 doubles. She has a 20-9 career singles record and a 12-13 career doubles mark. Rudiger and doubles teammate, Katie Anderson, were named to the second All-WIAC team after placing second at the WIAC Championships. Rudiger was named the team's singles Player of the Week on Oct. 9 and the team's doubles Team of the Week on Sept. 11, Sept. 25 and Oct. 9. She was named to the WIAC Scholastic Honor Roll for the 2006-07 school year. In 2005 Rudiger placed second at No. 6 singles in the WIAC Championships. She finished with an 11-2 record. She was named the Most Improved Player after the 2005 season. She is a right-handed player who prefers to play singles. Her best stroke is her backhand. Her most memorable tennis moment was playing at state in high school. Her college tennis goal is to win a WIAC championship. Her hobbies include softball, camping, and working out. Rudiger is a member of the Falcon softball team and was named to the first All-WIAC team in 2006 and earned honorable mention in 2005. Her futures goals include teaching elementary school, have a family, and travel to all 50 states. She is the daughter of Steve and DiAnn and she has two sisters, Tina and Heidi. Rudiger is majoring in elementary education with a minor in coaching.

Rudiger's Favorite
Musical Group/Individual:
Tim McGraw
Food: Chicken burrito from Chipotle
Color: Pink
Movie: Dennis the Menace
Quote: "Seven days without laughter makes one weak." - Joel Goodman

Mindy Rudiger

Joan Wangui
5-6, Freshman
Nairobi, Kenya

Joan Wangui starts her first year of collegiate tennis with the Falcons. She is a right-handed player whose best shot is her forehand. The Nairobi, Kenya native's most memorable tennis experience is making ling-time friends and road trips. Her tennis goal is to be the best player she can. Her hobbies include tennis, watching movies, meeting new people from different cultures, riding bike, reading, listening to Christian music, and hanging out with friends and her mom. Her future plans are to become a dentist and work with the United Nation to help make changes in the third world. She is the daughter of James and Irene and has one sibling. Wangui is majoring in biology.

Wangui's Favorite
Musical Group:
Kirk Franklin
Food: Cranberry sauce chicken with wild rice
Color: Blue
Movie: 300 and Shrek
Quote: "Life does not require us to be the biggest or the best, it takes only that we try. That's why the only lions that get the big lions are lions who know when to be a little chicken."
Pro Tennis Player: Roger Federer

Joan Wangui

Cassie Wood
5-3, Sophomore
Wells, Minn.
United South Central High School

Cassie Wood is back for her second season with the Falcons. She is a right-handed player who prefers to play singles. Her best stroke is her backhand. In 2006 she had an 8-8 record at No. 3 singles and was 5-3 at No. 3 doubles. Wood was the team's singles Player of the Week on Sept. 25th and was a part of a doubles Team of the Week on Oct. 2nd. She was named to the WIAC Scholastic Honor Roll. Her most memorable tennis moment was playing in the state tournament in her freshman year of high school. Her college tennis goals are to improve and become a better player every season. Her hobbies include golf, basketball, swimming, frisbee, riding bike, and scrabble. Her future goals are to become an elementary school teacher where all the kids will remember her as being their favorite teacher. She is the daughter of Tom and Cindy and she has two sisters. Wood is majoring in elementary education and Spanish.

Wood's Favorite
Musical Group/Individual:
Reel Big Fish
Food: Wedding cake
Color: Pink
Movie: Titanic
Quote: "Jokes aren't mean. They're either funny or they're not."
Pro Tennis Player: Maria Sharapova

Cassie Wood

 

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