Soccer Team Player Profiles

1 - Delydia Gay
Freshman - Goalkeeper
Woodward, Oklahoma

Gay will be the starting goalkeeper for Northwestern. She earned all-district and all-state honors while playing at Woodward High School.

2 - Tania Spann
Senior - Midfielder/Forward
Garland, Texas

Spann will play a big part in this years team success in a Ranger uniform. Her ability and strength will make her a vital member of the Lady Ranger roster.

Garza returns to Northwestern after playing in 18 games last year and establishing herself on the field as a reliable player. She has the technical skill and speed that is a mainstay for the team.

As co-captain, Lamar brings proven leadership the the field. She is a technically sound player who reads the game well and is difficult to beat.

Arnold was a four year letter winner at Claremore High School served as co-captain in 2002. She also was part of the 2000 and 2002 district champion teams and was selected as valedictorian of her class.

Foster, a standout at Owasso High School, was voted Ms. Hustle in 2001 and 2002, where she was selected as team captain. Her ability on the field will make an immediate impact on the team.

As one of the team’s co-captains, Crabbe returns to competitive play after being redshirted last year. She is a powerful forward and is a hard worker with a good shot for goal.

Welker played prep soccer at East Central where she was named 2002 MVP and earned all-state and all-district honors.

Thought to be the most improved player returning to the Rangers’ roster, Ross will be a valuable asset at the defender position. She played in 16 matches last year.

A proven forward, Smith will offer the ability to attack the ball with speed that will add depth to the Lady Rangers’ roster. She also has a great work ethic that will aid the team during the season.

21 - Lisa Woods
Freshman - Midfielder
Aztec, New Mexico

As a freshman, Woods offers the ability to become part of the attack as she can play with either foot. Her explosive quickness is a threat to opponents.

Wood comes to Northwestern from Ponca City High School. She has the ability to score and will create challenges for opponents. She has played soccer year round for six years, including one year with the state Olympic development team.

Cory transferred to Northwestern from Northern Oklahoma College where she was a part of the 2000 all-conference team. She returns to college competition after spending a year playing indoor soccer and coaching in the Norman area.

Edwards a member of the 1998 and 1999 district champions was selected as senior captain in 2002. Edwards will redshirt this year.

An outstanding player in the 2001, Power will redshirt this season. In 2001 she scored three goals and aided with one assist.