Cassie Foster Class: Sophomore Hometown: St. Louis, Mo. High School: Incarnate Word Height: 5-7 Birthdate: 01/17/1983

Has improved as a player since the start of practice...has worked hard each day despite some injuries this fall...she is ready to have a breakout season this year.

Prep: Attended Incarnate Word Academy in St. Louis … coached by Mary Nahm … played several different positions including number one as a senior … won team’s most valuable player award as a freshman, sophomore and senior … during senior season compiled a 17-2 record … finished ninth at Missouri 3-A State Championships … won district tournament as a junior … also competed for softball, swimming and track teams.

Personal: Born 1-17-83 … daughter of Charles and Cassin Foster … majoring in political science with an emphasis in pre-law … also recruited by UM-Saint Louis, SIU-Edwardsville, and Washburn … named to “Who’s Who Among American High School Students” … hobbies include dancing and art … favorite pro athlete is tennis superstar Andy Roddick … has a younger brother, Vaughn.