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Courtney Raetzman - Women's Soccer - University of Kentucky Athletics 2

CourtneyRaetzman

  • height 4-11
  • class Senior
  • High school James B. Conant

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2014 (Junior): SEC All-Second Team … Took a career-high five shots against Francis Marion, scoring a goal in the match as well … Returning from an MCL injury in 2013 … Scored against Ohio to put the match away in the second half … Had three shots vs. Pepperdine … Scored two goals on Friday night against Mississippi State for second time in her career, including the game-winning goal … Took one shot vs. Texas A&M … Scored the game-winning goal vs. No. 24 South Carolina … Scored against Ole Miss for sixth goal of the season … Assist vs. Auburn … Had a new career high six shots in the NCAA Tournament vs. SIUE.

2013 (Sophomore): Started all seven games she has appeared in … Took season, and career-high tyingfour shots in draw with Utah … Returned to action after knee injury vs. Ohio State in the NCAA Tournament match, earning a starting spot.

2012 (Freshman): SEC All-Freshman Team … SEC Freshman of the Week (9/17) … Scored game-winning goal in upset of No. 13 Florida … Had two assists in win over Mississippi State … Has taken 28 shots with 14 on goal … Started in every game played in … Struck for the game equalizer at Arkansas … Had second-career multi-point game at LSU, scoring both UK goals including the game-winner off the crossbar in the 106th minute … Played career-high tying 110 minutes in 2-2 draw with No. 6 Texas A&M.

Pre College: Played her club soccer with Kylie Morgan, and Kelli Hubly for Sockers F.C. in Chicago … Native of Elk Grove Village, Ill., and comes to Kentucky specializing in attacking midfield … Member of the U-15 and U-18 U.S. Women’s National Team, and was invited to the U-18 camp, which was held in January of 2012 … Named to the NSCAA Youth All-America team in 2011, while leading the Sockers to the Illinois State Cup in 2011 and 2010 … Named USYS National Champion Best 11 … At James B. Conant High School, Raetzman was a state finalist in 2011 as well as 2009 … Member of the National Honor Society … Daughter of Jim and Paula Raetzman … Plans on majoring in physical therapy in the fall semester.

Raetzman Q&A:

Raetzman Q&A:

What person from history would you like to have lunch with? Walt Disney 

Who is your favorite athlete that doesn’t play soccer? Derrick Rose

What was your favorite TV shows growing up? Lizzie McGuire, Even Stevens and Trading Spaces

If you could choose a superpower, what would it be? Time Travel

What song is currently now playing on your iPod? Budapest by George Ezra

Who was your favorite player to watch at this summer’s World Cup? Julie Johnston

What’s your go-to movie? The Notebook

What is something that really annoys you on an everyday basis? Messes and traffic

What country would you want to live in if you weren’t an American citizen? Italy

What player on the team is the best follow on Twitter? @Ojester, she’s a “twitter machine”

What is one food that there is not enough money in the world that you would try? Bugs

What would your teammates be surprised to know about you? I love to paint

What is your most prized possession? My dog

What is your guilty midnight snack? Chips and queso J

How many pair of shoes do you think you own without looking in your closet? 40+….

What station is always on your TV? HGTV

Do you have an iPhone or Android? Team iPhone

Who is the smartest person you know? Mike Haley

Who is the funniest player on the team? Zoë Swift 

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