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| Rachel Newton |

Rachel Newton#1 | Sophomore | Def. Specialist  
5'5" | Anderson, S.C.
T.L. Hanna HS | Club South

As A Freshman (2003) - Successfully integrated into RU’s defense, registering 214 digs...also had 10 aces, 10 assists and six kills. High School/Club - Played at T.L. Hanna High School...named Team MVP in 2000 and top defensive player in 2001 and 2002...played for Club South and coach Corey Helle...was a top 50 libero in South Carolina. Personal - Full name is Rachel Elaine Newton...born April 16, 1985...daughter of Charles and Sheila Newton...has one sister, Hillary.

NEWTON'S YEAR-BY-YEAR STATISTICS
Year
G
K
E
TA
PCT.
A
SA
DIG
TB
2003
97
6
2
24
.010
10
10
214
0
Totals
97
6
2
24
.010
10
10
214
0

Career Highs
Kills: 3 (vs. Lipscomb, 2003); Attack Percentage: none; Assists: 2 (twice, 2003); Digs 25 (vs. UNC Asheville, 2003); Aces: 4 (at UNC Greensboro, 2003); Total Blocks: none

COACHES’ COMMENTS ABOUT NEWTON
She really stepped up her aggressiveness last year. As she matures as a player, she will be one of the keys to our defense.”

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August 31, 2004
For more information, contact RU Assistant SID Brian Stanley via email (bmstanley@radford.edu) or by calling 540-831-5211