Marina Taylor Class: Sophomore Hometown: Richmond Heights, Ohio. High School: Richmond Heights Height: 5-3 Position: D

Coach Falor's Comments
"She's fast, physical, and fierce in defending situations. There's a super aggressive side of her game that gives our defense some backbone. She's very capable of helping us build out and serves quality long balls and crosses. Marina is a solid 1 vs. 1 defender that we can leave isolated on an attacker when need be."

2008 - Freshman Season
Saw action in 14 games starting in 10...first career start was against Akron (9/3)...helped the team to win against Robert Morris (9/5), IUPUI (10/12), Youngstown State (10/24), and Butler (10/26)...first shot on goal was against Loyola (10/5)...rallied up four shots for the season...earned first letter.

High School
Two-time team MVP at Gilmour Academy, earning the honor as both a freshman and sophomore...transferred to Richmond Heights High, which did not offer girl's soccer, prior to her junior year...third team all-city choice as a sophomore at Gilmour...lettered in volleyball as a senior at Richmond Heights... played for the Ohio ODP team (Ohio North) as a freshman...played club soccer for the Cleveland Soccer Academy, starting at defender on the teams that advanced to nationals as both a sophomore and junior.

Personal
Born Feb. 6, 1990 in Cleveland...daughter of Lisa Taylor...has two younger sisters. . . was active on the Student Council and Recycling Club in high school...has volunteered time at the Cleveland Food Bank and tutoring fourth graders...interested in majoring in physical therapy.