positionMF/Dlast_nameSpellmanfirst_nameAmandayearJr.number4highschoolGilroy HScustom32LhometownGilroy, Calif.<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>2009(Sophomore)</strong>:<br>Spellman missed just one game an earned 14 starts during her secondseason in the Orange and Black. She assisted Katy McDonough's gametying goal in the home opener against Missouri State on Aug. 28.Pacific went on to win the contest 2-1.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>2008(Freshman)</strong>:<br>Spellman saw time in 16 of the Tigers' 18 games, earning threestarts. She picked up one assist and was a vocal asset to theteam.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>High School</strong>:<br>Spellman graduated from Gilroy High School in Gilroy, Calif., in2008. Amanda earned a combined seven letters with the Mustangs infield hockey (four) and basketball (three). Amanda was named theAll-Tri County Athletic League Senior of the year in 2007. A twoyear captain, Spellman was named the team's Most Valuable OffensivePlayer as a senior. She earned All-Central Coast Section HonorableMention honors in 2007, as well as All-TCAL First Team honors.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Personal</strong>:<br>Amanda Spellman was born in Watsonville, Calif. Daughter of Toddand Patty Spellman, she has two siblings, Laura (18) and Greg (16).Spellman is a communications major and plans on doing publicrelations for a major athletic supply company after graduation.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>MacDonald onSpellman</strong>:<br>"Amanda is a tough competitor. She has worked hard in theoff-season to improve her defensive skills. She listens well and isvery aware of her surroundings. She will give us additionaldefensive strength."</p>