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    Kelly Walker
    14 Kelly Walker
    Class:
    Senior
    Hometown:
    Wilmette, Ill.
    High School:
    New Trier
    Height:
    5-7
    Position:
    MF
    Birthdate:
    04/28/1982
    Club team:
    Eclipse

    2003:
    Co-Captain

    2002
    Saw action in two contests, a 3-1 win over Northwestern and a 4-0 victory over Eastern Illinois • Assistant Captain

    2001
    Made four starts while playing in seven contests • Fired a shot on goal from her defensive position against Marquette • Also took a shot at Minnesota.

    2000
    First career goal was a put-back off of a deflection against Ohio State • Also scored a goal against Western Illinois • Fired three shots on goal in seven attempts • Played in 15 games.

    High School
    Four-year starter • Named All-State Second Team by the Chicago Sun-Times and Chicago Tribune • Team MVP • Captain • Two-time All-Central Suburban League • Named All-State by the IHSSCA • Team won conference, regional and sectional titles in 2000 after placing third in the state in 1998 • Coached by Jim Burnside at New Trier • Played for Eclipse U-18 (coached by Rory Dames) and Trevian (coached by Alec Coxe and Larry Beschel) Soccer Clubs.

    Personal
    Born on April 28, 1982 • Daughter of Scott and Laurie Walker • Majoring in elementary education • Coaches Special Olympics • Involved in church and community services • Earned the EMH Service Award (for helping kids with special needs) and the Special Olympic Coach Award • Earned Penelope Brett Schneider Memorial Scholarship (citizenship/leadership award).

    Getting to know Kelly
    Nickname: Kelz, KK • Favorite movie: Tommy Boy • Favorite TV show: Friends • Favorite book: It’s not about the Bike - Lance Armstrong • Favorite quote: “Oh boy this is gonna be great!” - Flounder, Animal House • Favorite thing about Coach Rayfield: her love of the game • I have been told I look like: Julianne Moore • Biggest sports thrill: beating Penn State in the Big Ten Tournament in 2002 • Three words that describe me: fun, energetic and compassionate • I chose Illinois because: it’s an all around amazing school!

    Coach Rayfield on Kelly
    “Emerging as an off the field leader, Kelly has been elected as a co-captain with Meghan Kolze. Moving from the back into a wing midfield position this spring allowed Kelly to play with less apprehension and as a result her play improved significantly. Her growing confidence will make a difference on the field.”

    K. Walker’s Career Statistics 

    Year    GP-GS   S    SOG   G    A    Pts.  GWG
2000    15-0    7     3    2    0     4     0
2001    7-4     2     1    0    0     0     0
2002    2-0     0     0    0    0     0     0
Total   24-4    9     4    2    0     4     0

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