custom33Lnumber5positionDhighschoolCarondelet HSfirst_nameChristyyearSeniorhometownDanville, Calif.height5-4last_nameHickel2006 (Junior):<br>Healthy for the first time in her three seasons at Pacific, Christy made the most of her time as she saw action in all but one of the Tigers' 18 games, playing in 17 contests while starting 10 of the final 12 matches. After sitting her first two seasons out due to injury, Hickel returned to form for the Tigers in 2006, earning her spot in a Tigers' defense that posted a record eight shutouts during the season. Playing mainly along the backline, Hickel was able to post three shots with her first shot of the season coming against San Francisco in Pacific's 2-1 win on September 26.2005 (Sophomore):<br>For the second season in a row, Hickel was forced to watch from the sidelines due to a season ending injury suffered during Pacific's pre-season game against the California Storm.2004 (Freshman):<br>Before suffering a season ending injury midway through her first season as a Tiger, Christy saw action in eight games while starting five. Hickel notched two shots on the season, both of which came at Drake on Sept. 12. After coming back from her injury, Christy produced for the Tigers during the spring exhibition season, posting the game-winning goal against Cal on Apr. 9 that gave the Tigers the 2-1 victory.High School:<br>Christy attended Carondelet High School in Concord, Calif., where she excelled in both track and soccer for the Cougars. During her four seasons at Carondelet, Christy was named to the All-Bay Valley Athletic League First Team in both her junior and senior seasons.Club Team:<br>Hickel competed for the 2003 California State Cup finalist Walnut Creek Strikers.Personal:Born in Livermore, Calif. , she is the daughter of Randy and Cathy Hickel. Christy has one younger brother, Thomas. Hickel plans to graduate with a degree in business management.