Rachel Shelnutt Class: Sophomore Hometown: St. Simons Island, Ga. High School: Frederica Academy Height: 5-4 Position: Midfielder/Forward

2008: Made five starts and appeared in 19 matches as a freshman... Scored game-winning goal in season opener against Coastal Carolina on her first career shot... Tallied an assist against Davidson... A member of the SoCon Academic Honor Roll.

High School/Club: Played forward at Frederica Academy for coach Charlie Morgan... Ranked as one of the most decorated players in Georgia High School history having set state record for goals in a season (68) and career (211)... A four-time Region 2-AA and GISA All-State selection... Captured state titles as a freshman, sophomore and senior while claiming four consecutive region titles... Shattered the Georgia High School girls record with 68 goals and garnered Glynn County Spring Sports Player-of-the-Year honors while guiding Frederica to region and state titles as a sophomore... Led Frederica to its third state title in four years with a 21-3-2 overall mark and 8-0-0 region record tallying a GISA-leading 58 goals and 30 assists during her senior season... Played for Tophat Gold 08 along with fellow Paladin signee Laura White... Helped club to Region III Premier League East title in 2006 before finishing third in 2007... Member of the Georgia State ODP squad and Region III pool.