Rachel Strongoli Class: Freshman Hometown: Glenwillow, Ohio High School: Solon Height: 5-3 Position: D

Coach Falor's Comments
"Rachel is a sound wing defender who will enhance our ability to keep the ball and help us build out of the back. She's tactically smart and plays well in a zonal system. I expect that she will challenge for minutes early on in the season and add a calming influence to our backline when on the field."

High school
Three-year starter and letterwinner at Solon High, playing for coach Tolga Yanmaz. . . was selected to play in an all-star game following her senior year.

Personal
Born March 14, 1990 in Solon, Ohio. . . daughter of Mark and Feldo Strongoli. . . has one older brother. . . her cousins, Jessica and Angel Roque, play on the CSU women's basketball team. . . member of the Honor Roll in high school. . . was active in the Italian Club, the Diversity Club and the Ophelia Project at Solon High. . . psychology and art major.