Shippensburg University Athletics

2014 (Junior): Named to the All-PSAC Third Team and NSCAA All-Atlantic Region Third Team for her exemplary work as a defender along the back lines for the Raiders…appeared in 12 games during the year, making 10 starts…provided an assist in the season opener against California, her first career point…frequently delivered free kicks on corners or other set pieces…missed the final five games due to injury…contributed to a team defense that set a school record in allowing just 14 goals in 17 games, including just nine goals in the final 16 games.
 
2013 (Junior): Redshirt season.
 
2012 (Sophomore): Increased her playing time with appearances in all 18 of the team’s games and starts in 15 of those contests as a second-year Raider…emerged as a dynamic defensive presence who frequently shored up the team’s back lines.
 
2011 (Freshman): Played in 13 games off the bench in her debut season with the Raiders…logged frequent minutes from the midfield.
 
Archbishop Wood High School: Earned multiple letters under head coach Bill Cappo at Archbishop Wood…had 14 goals and 14 assists while serving as a team captain during senior season…named a member of the Philadelphia Catholic League All-Conference Team as a senior…team won the Philadelphia Catholic League championship off of her game-winning goal and advanced to the 2010 PIAA Championship game…team also advanced to the PCL championship and the District 12 championship in 2009 and 2010…also competed for head coach Ryan Haney and the PSC Coppa Cavaliers on the club circuit, helping the Cavaliers reach the state finals in 2010 and state semi-finals in 2009…also played basketball and bowling.

About Friend: Full name is Rachel Marie Friend…is the daughter of Steve and Christine Friend…majoring in early childhood elementary education…has a brother, Patrick, who played soccer at Archbishop Wood…father, Steve, played soccer at La Salle.