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  Chris Sauter
Chris Sauter

Player Profile
Class:
Junior

Hometown:
Huntington Beach, Calif.

High School:
Huntington Beach High School

Height / Weight:
6-0 / 160

Position:
Defender/Midfielder

Experience:
2V

Major:
Marketing

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2007: Started all 22 games of season at right back ... headed in game-winner off a corner kick at Gonzaga on Nov. 16 in 1-0 OT win ... started and played 90 minutes on Nov. 28 vs. UCLA in NCAA second round ... played 90 minutes vs. Notre Dame in NCAA third round on Dec. 1.

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2006: After starting season on bench, made collegiate debut vs. Niagara on Sept. 4 and never looked back ... made 20 appearances and 18 starts as a freshman at right back ... helped team record nine shutouts ... started first match of career and notched first assist on Sept. 8 vs. St. Louis ... nearly scored game-winning goal in overtime on Sept. 22 vs. San Jose State, but header deflected wide by SJSU goalkeeper ... scored first career goal on Oct. 27 at San Diego to win game in overtime ... started and played entire match on Nov. 15 vs. Washington in second round of College Cup ... made second NCAA Tournament appearance, starting match at Indiana on Nov. 18 ... played full 90 minutes at Wake Forest on Nov. 24 in NCAA quarters.

HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION: Played soccer for Rockey Ciarelli and Matt Mosley at Huntington Beach High School ... graduated in 2006 from Huntington Beach ... team reached quarterfinals of CIF Southern Section ... named first-team All-Sunset League as a junior ... also earned All-CIF Southern Section honors ... earned captain's award and Offensive MVP ... scored 34 goals and notched 41 assists in career.

PERSONAL DATA: Born in Newport Beach, Calif. ... parents are Len and Mary Lee Sauter ... has two siblings, Brian and Kristin ... likes to hit the beach in free time ... major is marketing.

Sauter's Career Statistics

YearM-SGoalsAssistsPointsShotsGW Goals
200620-1811381
200722-2210281
Career42-40205162