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#24 Andrea Johnson
Height: 5-8
Class: SR
Position: D
Hometown: Canton, Mich.
Previous School: Canton/ Central Michigan
 

Junior Year
One of four Crusaders to start all 17 games ... only attempted six shots, four on goal, connection on two ... both goals came in conference play ... was the lone goal scorer in MU's 2-1 loss to Aquinas in the WHAC playoffs ... was regarded as the teams top defensive player, locking down the opponents top offensive threat each game ... was named by WHAC coaches to the honorable mention all-conference team and the academic all-conference squad and was recognized as a member of the WHAC Champions of Character team.

Sophomore Year
Started all 18 games she appeared in during her first season as a Crusader after transferring in from NCAA Division I member Central Michigan … scored one goal, while taking eight shots … her goal came in Madonna's 3-0 win at Aquinas (10-10-06) and held up as the game winner … helped anchor a defense that allowed just 15 goals all season … helped to secure nine shutouts, including seven during conference play … named first team all-conference as well as WHAC Defender of the Year for her efforts following the season.

Freshman Year
Spent freshman season at Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, Michigan … played in nine games, including five Mid-American Conference games for the Chippewas, making one start … had one shot during the season.

High School
Earned four letters on the soccer pitch and three more on the volleyball court at Canton High School … named all-area four times to go along with a pair of all-conference and all-district selections on the pitch … named team most valuable player as a sophomore … was tabbed as the school's Co-Female Athlete of the Year as a senior to go along with a first-team all-state selection … also named all-area in volleyball ... helped her Michigan Hawks club team to a pair of state cup championships and was part of the Michigan Olympic Development Program.


Personal
Daughter of John and Mary Johnson … has one sister, Stephanie … Stephanie was a member of the Western Michigan University women's soccer team from 2002-05 … majoring in integrated sciences … born Jan. 1.

2008 Women's Soccer Roster
#NameCl.Pos.Ht.HometownPrevious School
0Brittnany WarnerFRGK5-4Canton, Mich.Canton/Oakland
1Macie CarevicFRGK5-7Woodhaven, Mich.Woodhaven
2Lauren HessJRMF5-5Livonia, Mich.Ladywood/Michigan
4Diana BrdaFRF/MF5-6Westland, Mich.Franklin/Michigan-Dearborn
5Kaila MooreJRF5-5Howell, Mich.Howell
6Ellen O'RearSOMF5-10Madison, Heights, Mich.Bishop Foley Catholic HS
7Gina LeoneJRD5-4St. Clair Shores, Mich.Lakeview
9Katie KozlowskiSOD5-8Dearborn, Mich.Crestwood
10Dina AllieSRF5-7Livonia, Mich.Stevenson
11Sarah RokuskiSOMF5-4Algonac, Mich.Algonac
12Allison ZemaitisFRD5-5Milford, Mich.Milford
13Andrea MareelFRMF5-3New Baltimore, Mich.Regina
14Ashley StoychoffSRMF5-5Canton, Mich.Plymouth Salem
15Shannon McIntyreSRMF5-4Woodhaven, Mich.Woodhaven/Eastern Michigan
16Chelsea SkinnerSOF5-7Milford, MichMilford
17Lia MelasiJRD5-10Fenton, Mich.Fenton
18Chelsea GreggSOGK5-8Livonia, Mich.Clarenceville
19Rachel ThompsonJRMF5-2Livonia, Mich.Stevenson
20Chelsea ShrewsburyFRD5-3Milford, Mich.Milford
21Jessica AustinJRF5-8Livonia, Mich.Franklin/ Schoolcraft CC
22Nicole RodriguezFRMF5-5Woodhaven, Mich.Woodhaven
24Andrea JohnsonSRD5-8Canton, Mich.Canton/ Central Michigan
25Trisha BenderFRMF5-3Commerce, Mich.Walled Lake Northern
27Jaclyn VentimigliaJRF5-4Macomb, Mich.Lutheran North/Concordia(WI)
Paul Thomas - Head Coach
Katie Kramer - Assistant Coach
Dan Diac - Assistant Coach
Eric Rudland - Assistant Coach