Heather Vandevanter Class: Junior Hometown: Alamo, Calif. High School: San Ramon Valley HS Height: 5-9 Position: Forward Experience: 2V

An offensive force who works well with her back to the goal ... Has good size and speed ... Physical player who is a talented ball striker.

2006 Season: Appeared in 20 of SDSU's 22 games, making 19 starts ... Scored three goals and notched three assists, totaling nine points ... Tallied three points at Purdue (8/27) and against UNLV (10/8) ... Record the game-winning goal against the Boilermakers ... Also registered scores against the Lady Rebels and at Brigham Young (10/12) ... Attempted a season-high four shots against UC Riverside (9/10) ... Finished third on the squad with 13 shots on goal.

High School: Earned four letters at San Ramon Valley High School ... Led the Wolves to back-to-back league titles in 2005 and 2006 ... San Ramon Valley was also crowned champions of the North Coast section ... A two-time NSCAA all-west region selection ... First-team all-East Bay Athletic League pick in 2006 and second-team choice in 2005 ... A member of the San Ramon Valley leadership group ... A three-year scholar athlete.

Other Information: Played eight years of club soccer for the Mustang Blast ... Team won the 2006 state cup regionals before falling in the final four game at the USYSA's ... Mustang also won all three events in 2004 ... Was awarded the "Golden Boot," given to the top goal scorer, at 2004 nationals.

Personal Information: Plans to major in communication at SDSU ... Would like to someday work in sports media ... Enjoys playing basketball when she's not playing soccer ... Favorite athlete is David Beckham and favorite football teams are the San Francisco 49ers and Washington Redskins ... Chose San Diego State over Arizona State, Santa Clara and Virginia.