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Valenzuela joined Cal as a walk-on but has had a huge impact on the team every season...started as a defensive midfielder her first two seasons, on the Bears' backline as a junior and will likely return to the starting defensive mid spot as a senior...good communicator...arguably the most competitive player on the team...excellent in the air...a ball winner and capable of starting the attack.
CAL: 2003: During the summer of 2003, won an open division club national championship with teammate Cami Boswell.
2002: Showed her durability, starting in 18 games and missing only three after suffering a concussion...saw most of her minutes in central defense?selected the team's Defensive MVP...honorable mention Academic All-Pac-10 honoree.
2001: Displayed toughness by competing in 20 games and making 19 starts while battling a knee injury...tallied three assists, including on both goals in Cal's 2-1 OT victory at Arizona.
2000: Started 19 games...posted six points (1G, 4A)...her goal was the game winner against Xavier...also had a game-winning assist vs. No. 25 James Madison...Cal's Freshman of the Year.
HIGH SCHOOL/PERSONAL: Four-year starter at Long Beach Poly Tech...her team was a four-time Moore League champion...named Moore League MVP as a senior...three-time all-league selection...named All-CIF Southern section as a senior...American studies major...parents are Randy and Linda Valenzuela...born Dec. 11, 1981 in Long Beach.
VALENZUELA'S CAREER STATISTICS Year G GS Shots Goals Assists Points 2000 19 19 9 1 4 6 2001 20 19 10 0 3 3 2002 18 18 2 0 0 0 Totals 57 56 21 1 7 9
