GENERAL CAPSULE - One of the strongest and fittest players onthe team... wing midfielder with notable endurance... qualityshooter... does good job serving and crossing into the box...inspired work ethic.
2001 SEASON - Was a key player off the bench, coming in as areserve 14 times... started three games for the Lady Dons, takingthree shots.
2000 SEASON - Emerged as an offensive threat... scored a goaland added a pair of assists in her second season at USF... scoredfirst goal of her career in a shutout win against Pacific (9/3)...added assists against Gonzaga (10/8) and Michigan State(10/22).
1999 SEASON - One of five players to see action in all 20matches... earned 17 starts in her first season on the Hilltop.
PREP CAREER - A three-time all-San Joaquin Athletic Associationchoice at Saint Mary's HS... played on section championship teamsas a sophomore and senior... also a successful runner, breaking herhigh school's mile record as a freshman... graduated in 1999.
OTHER SOCCER EXPERIENCE - A State Cup finalist twice in clubsoccer.
PERSONAL - Mary Elizabeth Spiker... my goals for this season areto make a positive contribution to the team and play my best... thebest things about being a student-athlete are representing theschool and building friendships... the best advice I could give toyoungsters is to always pursue your dreams and work hard to achievethem... parents are Carlos and Wanda Pereira... born November 24,1980.
