Azusa Pacific University Athletics

THIS YEAR: Senior forward Jennie Cress brings 3 years of experience to the Cougar offense ... Is considered outstanding at placing free kicks ... Moves well without the ball and makes great runs.

2009 (junior): Appeared in 20 of the Cougars' 22 games, starting 5 ... Posted 12 shots on the season, including 3 in a 2-0 win over GSAC opponent Concordia ... Did not score on the season.

2008 (sophomore): As a 2008 sophomore saw action in 14 games ... Posted 2 goals on the season, 1 each in identical 8-0 victories over William Penn and Savannah Art & Design.

2007 (freshman): Appeared in 17 of the Cougars' 23 games ... On the season had 2 goals, both coming in an 8-0 victory over San Diego Christian, and assisted on another goal in a 3-0 win at Vangaurd.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played 4 seasons of varsity soccer for head coach Aimee Reynolds at McKay High in Salem, Ore. ... Was a 3-time All-Central Valley League pick, earning first team honors after her senior campaign ... Led the Scots to a 4-year 49-5-2 mark, playing in the central midfield and at forward during her career.

PERSONAL: Born Jan. 4, 1989, in Seattle, Wash., to Karina Dillree ... Has 2 brothers and 1 sister ... Cousin Kristen Russell played soccer at Pacific Lutheran and cousin William Russell played for the minor league soccer franchise Cascade Surge ... Majoring in business administration.