19 Sarah Richards
19 - Sarah Richards
Height: 5-8
Year: So.
Hometown: Snellville, GA
High School: South Gwinnett
Position: D
Major: Sociology & German Studies
Parents: Dan & Becky Richards

Senior (2008):

Richards played in four games for the Emory defense during the 2008 season.  She made her only start of the season on October 19th against UAA-opponent Rochester, resulting in a 1-0 win.  The Eagles outscored its opponents 15-1 in games Richards played.

Junior (2007):

Richards played in five games for the Eagles' defense during her junior season.  She made one start for Emory, coming during the Eagles' opening day 1-0 win over Mississippi College.  Emory outscored its opponents 23-0 in games that Richards played in.

Sophomore (2006):

Richards played in four games for the Eagles in 2006, coming off the bench in each one.  The sophomore defender took two shots during the year.  Richards was part of a defense that recorded a 0.98 goals against average and nine shutouts during the season.

Career Statistics:

  GP GS Goals Assists Points
2006 4 0 0 0 0
2007 5 1 0 0 0
2008 4 1 0 0 0
Totals 13 2 0 0 0

 

Prior to Emory:

Attended South Gwinnett High School where she was a four-year member of the soccer team ... Played in 15 games her senior season and finished with two goals ... Served as captain her final year ... Named the Best Defender on her team in 2003 & 2004....Named team MVP, Scholar Athlete and to the All-County Team in 2005... Played for Joe O'Neal... Competed for her high school's basketball team... Member of the Georgia Futbol Club where she played for Steve Keiss.

Personal:

Born on September 22, 1986... Competes on the Emory basketball team.

Quote:

"Emory has the perfect combination of academic excellence, competitive athletics and ideal location."