Azusa Pacific University Athletics

THIS YEAR:  Senior Sara Odenthal returns with valuable experience after filling a spot as a reliable reserve the past 2 seasons … Had a strong spring that pushes her further into the mix for minutes in a deep Cougar midfield … Has good size … Is a skilled player. 

2006 (Junior):  Played in all 23 games and started once for the Cougars … Scored 3 goals and collected 3 assists … Scored the eventual game-winner on a 39^th-minute header that sparked a 5-1 win over GSAC rival Westmont in the NAIA Region II semifinals … Assisted the first goal in Azusa Pacific’s 3-1 NAIA semifinal win over Concordia (Ore.). 

2005 (Sophomore):  Appeared in all 22 games in her first season as a Cougar … Made 1 start against San Diego Christian and helped the Cougars post a 1-0 shutout win … Recorded her first collegiate point with an assist in a 9-0 win over Whittier … Took 17 shots. 

HIGH SCHOOL:  Played 3 years of varsity soccer at Glendora High under head coach Katie Bontempo … Was in the team’s central midfield all 3 seasons … As a 2001 senior, was named to the All-Baseline league second team … Served as the Tartans’ captain and was also named team MVP as a senior … Garnered 3 consecutive team offensive player of the year awards … As a junior, was an All-Baseline League honorable mention selection. 

PERSONAL:  Born Jan. 25, 1984, in West Covina, Calif., to Doug and Linda Odenthal … Has 1 brother (Eric) … Majoring in business administration … Would like to start her own business … Enjoys traveling.