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Freshman (2008): Played in all 22 games with 21 starts in rookie campaign...Started off the season as a defender, and made an easy transition to midfielder and made an immediate impact at both positions...Tallied one assist in Dayton's 3-2 win over Fordham (Oct. 31)...Registered 22 shots, including a season-high four attempts against Fordham... The Flyers utilize her flip throw-in as another weapon for set plays; a full-page photograph of Kenyon's acrobatic throw-in was featured in the Sept. 29 edition of ESPN The Magazine... Named to the Atlantic 10 Commissioner's Honor Roll and UD Dean's List for Spring 2009 and Fall 2008.
Coach Tucker on Emily Kenyon - "Emily was recognized as one of the top high school players in Ohio, and is a disciplined player capable of making an impact anywhere on the field. She will begin her career as a Flyer in the defensive midfield role and could see the field very early in the season." Prior to UD: Led Jackson to the Division I Regional Finals for three consecutive years 2005-2007...Was twice named the Federal League Player of the Year (2006, 2007)...A three-time First Team all-FL selection, she was also elected captain her sophomore, junior and senior seasons, plus named her team's MVP each of those years ...Thrice selected as a First Team all-Stark County and all-District honoree and named Stark County Player of the Year as a junior, in addition to receiving Jackson's Sportsmanship Award...Also earned Third Team all-Ohio accolades as a junior...Her senior year she earned First Team all-Ohio honors, as well as an NSCAA/adidas all-Region award...Tallied 107 points on 35 goals and 37 assists in her career...Led her club team, CASA, to the 2006 State Cup Championship...Also excelled in track & field, earning Rookie of the Year (2005), MVP (2006) and Coaches (2008) Awards...In addition to her athletic ability, flourished in the classroom, earning the OHSSA Scholar-Athlete Award...Also named an Akron Beacon Journal Scholar-Athlete and a member of National Honor Society. Personal: Daughter of Paul and Susan Kenyon...Has one sister, Abby...Born June 26, 1990...Major: Chemical Engineering.
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