Class: JR-2L
Position: D/MF
Height: 5-3
Previous School: Cardijn College
Hometown: Adelaide, Australia
NOTEWORTHY
Steady, sound player adds a strong presence to the Blue Raider midfield and provides team with options within its midfield and defensive ranks ... Distributes the ball well and is a solid stopper.
SOPHOMORE (2006)
Honors
Sun Belt Academic Honor Roll
Highlights
Played in 15 games, earning starts in seven ... Collected only point with assist at Arkansas State (10/8) ... Solid defender contributed to a defense that posted eight shutouts - second most in a single season ... Contributed to defense that allowed just 24 goals, third fewest in a single season at Middle Tennessee.
FRESHMAN (2005)
Honors
Sun Belt Commissioner's List
Highlights
Earned start in first collegiate match and went on to start all 20 games for the Blue Raiders ... Dished out first career assist in win against East Tennessee ... Completed season with three assists ... Demonstrated tremendous agility and durability by playing every minute of every match.
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB
Attended Cardijn Secondary College ... Played for Coach Kevin McCormack at the South Australian Sports Institute (SASI) and played for Coach Max Primaro for club team Fulham Force ... Member of the Australian U-19 National Pool ... Earned a spot on the South Australian Women's Soccer Association All-Star team in 2003 and 2004 ... Cardijn Female Sports Champion ... Co-captain of the U-18 South Australian State Team in 2003 ... Helped lead club team to the Noarlunga Lions Championship in 2001 ... Fulham Force Best team player in 2003 ... SAWSA Cup and League winners in 2004.
PERSONAL FILE
Nenita Burgess ... Daughter of Lyle and Ruth Burgess ... Hometown is Adelaide, South Australia ... Born Sept. 29, 1985 ... Major: Physical Education.