Azusa Pacific University Athletics

2003: Was the Cougars' lone All-GSAC and All-NAIA Region II honoree ... Played at No. 1 singles, finishing 8-21 overall and 5-18 in dual matches ... Was 2-8 in GSAC play ... Teamed with 3 different players in doubles action, spending most of her time at No. 1 with Brianne Hahn, finishing 9-11 overall (4-3 GSAC).

2002: Finished 13-12 as the Cougars' No. 3 singles player ... Was 14-8 in doubles' action while playing with 3 different partners ... Spent the majority of her time paired with Minthy Nguyen at No. 3 where the duo finished 13-4 overall, including 7-1 in GSAC matches.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played 3 seasons at Saddlebrook Prep in Florida ... Earned first place finish in districts and regionals as a 1999 junior and again as a 2000 senior ... Finished third in state tournament in 2000 ... Finished second in state tournament in 1999 ... Won the Dunlop Cup in Japan as a 1998 sophomore ... Ended her high school playing career ranked No. 43 in the state of Florida.

PERSONAL: Born October 16, 1981, in Japan, to Yozo and Kikoyo Sato ... Has 2 sisters (Akemi and Fumika) ... Majoring in physical education ... Enjoys hanging out with friends and watching movies.