2008 Women's Soccer Roster
Roster
Melanie Gaither
- Class:
- Redshirt
- Position:
- Forward
- Height:
- 5-5
- Hometown:
- Battleground, WA
THIS YEAR: A true striker, freshman Melanie Gaither has the ability to contribute right away up front ... Noted for her creativity in the attack and strong tactical awareness ... Has good composure on the ball and is versatile.
HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped one varsity season at Skyview High in Vancouver, Wash., graduating in 2008 ... Led Skyview to a Greater St. Helen’s League championship and was named GSHL Offensive Player of the Year and AP All-State second team as a senior ... Led the league in scoring ... Also prepped two seasons at Prairie High and was a two-time all-league selection and scholar-athlete ... Also ran track (sprints/jumps).
OTHER: Born Oct. 14, 1989, in Vancouver, Wash., to Otto and Laurie Gaither ... Has two older brothers ... Cousin, Lauren Keuhl, played volleyball at Westmont ... Majoring in kinesiology and would like to be an athletic trainer ... Enjoys art, singing, travling and mission work.
