Vanguard University

The athlete:  Ashley enters her second season with the Lions…played every game as a freshman…second-leading scorer among returners for 2003…graduated from Ontario Christian High School in 2001…1^st-Team All-League…2^nd-Team All-CIF…leading scorer in high school…helped lead her team to two CIF Championships…two-sport high school athlete…has played soccer since she was six years old…forward with a great shot from either foot…is coming off a summer missions trip to Ireland with Athletes In Action…wonderful ball handler…beautiful shot…inspiration to her teammates…has persevered as a player despite major knee surgery two years ago…look for her to lead the Lions and cause big problems for opponents.

The person:  Ashley Anne was born on August 13, 1982 in Anaheim, California to her parents Robert and Julie DeLoach…has one older brother…teammates just call her “DeLoach”…junior in the Business Administration field…sports hero is Chipper Jones…loves to eat anything chocolate, and anything not chocolate…cheers for the Atlanta Braves and the LA Lakers…likes the color red and the number 10…favorite movies are “Tommy Boy” and “Tombstone”…enjoys watching “Friends” and “The Bachelor” on TV…hobbies include fishing, snowboarding, eating, sleeping, and making photo albums…would like to meet Jesus…feels hatred is the biggest problem in the world…playing soccer has taught her that hard work and determination pays off because we can do anything in Christ…wants to be a loving wife and mother.

Her thoughts:  I chose VU because I knew this is where God wanted me to be.  I like that it is close to home, and that I have made long-term friendships here.