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2010 (Junior): Played in all 19 games, starting 18 ... took four shots, landing all four on goal ... had one assist ... recorded one point ... named Academic All-NSIC.

2009 (Sophomore):  Appeared in 19 games, starting one ... recorded one assist ... recorded three shots and two shots on goal.

2008 (Freshman): Played in 20 games, starting four ... scored three goals ... recorded three assists ... amassed nine total points ... tied team-high with two game-winning goals ... posted .556 shot-on-goal percentage.

High School: 2008 graduate of Prior Lake High School ... four-year letterwinner and starter at midfielder and defender ... three-time All-Minnesota Conference performer ... helped Prior Lake win 2007 conference championship …twice chosen to the academic all-conference team and the all-academic team ... 2006 all-state nominee … played high school soccer for David Graham ... played club soccer for Bangu Tsunami and coaches Sommer Rouse and Dan Weisz.

Personal: Daughter of John and Cheryl Walczak ... born March 1, 1990 ... biology major.

The Raelyn Walczak File
Favorite book: The Hobbit, All Creatures Great and Small
Favorite movie: The Lord of the Rings
Favorite television show: American Pickers, Full House, Boston Legal
Favorite class at Augustana: History of Jazz and Organic Chemistry  (when I understand it)
Hobbies: Reading and knitting
Favorite sport to play other then soccer: Walleyball
Favorite food: My dad’s spaghetti
Ultimate vacation destination: New Zealand, so I can visit the areas where they shot Lord of the Rings.
Best birthday present you ever received: A real Barbie birthday cake made by my mom.
I cannot live without: Chocolate milk, Josh Groban and oxygen.
What you are most thankful for: My wonderful parents.
Biggest thrill as a player: Seeing the opportunities that soccer brings, such as meeting Kate Timmons.
After college I want to: Become a veterinarian
Augustana College was a great choice because: It challenges me everyday.