Vanguard University

The athlete: Chantal joins the Lions as a freshman this season, after graduating from El Toro High School in Lake Forest, California?played for Coach Brandon Bedell at ETHS?won the coach's award, and the defensive player award as well?was a four-year varsity player?team captain as a senior?led her team in scoring, assists, and free-throw percentage?played club ball for the OC Elite for three years?will redshirt this season for the Lions, as she adjusts to the college game.

The person: Chantal Marie was born on February 28, 1992 in Phoenix, Arizona?parents are Rich and Rachel Bowman?has one sister and one brother?likes to eat at "El Torito"?favorite movie is "Phantom of the Opera"?roots for the Phoenix Suns?hobbies are relaxing, reading, and pool?thinks being genuine is important?most respects her parents?hoops has taught her to push herself?career goal is to go to grad school and get her M.D.

Her thoughts: I came to Vanguard for the basketball program and to stay close to her family.

Coach Davis' comments: Chantal will redshirt this season.