University of Arizona Athletics

General: Will challenge the returning goalkeepers this season...

Prep: Four-year letterwinner in soccer at Ruben S. Ayala High School... Two-time All-Sierra League selection... Third team All-CIF Division I as a senior...Team Defensive MVP and Most Inspirational her senior year... Southern California Senior All-Star... Helped the Bulldogs to a 19-4-2 mark as a senior while registering 15 shutouts, 109 saves and only nine goals-against... Three-time Sierra League All-Academic choice... Team was Sierra League champion her freshman year... Played for CRSC Infinity club team in Long Beach, Calif.... Club team was a summer Surf Cup semi-finalist and a fall Surf Cup finalist... Was also 2000 Premier League U-19 finalist... Member of Southern California ODP program from 1998-99...

Personal: Born Kelly Jean Pakula on Oct. 19, 1983, in Upland, Calif.... Daughter of Jeff and Jill Pakula... Has an older brother, Jake... Plans to major in journalism with the intent to go into broadcasting... Likes to snowboard, shop and go to the beach in her free time... Says she chose the University of Arizona because it was a perfect fit for her both academically and athletically.

Kelly Pakula Class: Freshman Hometown: Chino Hills, Calif. High School: Ruben S. Ayala HS Height: 5-5 Position: Goalkeeper Birthdate: 10/19/1983 Experience: HS Club Team: CRSC Infinity