Maria Lubrano
Maria Lubrano

Player Profile
Class:
Freshman

Hometown:
High Point, N.C.

High School:
Wesleyan Christian Academy

Height:
5-4

Position:
Midfielder

Experience:
High School

General -- Carolina's top in-state recruit from the Class of 2007...a talented midfielder who is expected to play significant minutes during her freshman year...could also be in competition for a starting position...a strong physical presence in the midfield...a tough tackler and fearless defensive performer.

Club Soccer -- Played for the Greensboro `88 Twisters Green club team for six years as a midfielder...helped lead her club team to state championships in 2001, 2003, 2005 and 2007...Greensboro `88 Twisters Green club team won regional championship in 2005...club was also a regional finalist team in 2006...named a club team All-America selection in 2005.

Prep -- Graduated in May 2007 from Wesleyan Christian Academy in High Point, N.C. ...played soccer there for four years as a midfielder...was a point guard on the basketball team for four season...also played one year of softball as an outfielder...was the 2003 Gatorade Rookie of the Year award winner...her high school's female athlete of the year in 2003...North Carolina All-State high school selection in 2006 and 2007...North Carolina Independent School Athletic Association All-America in 2007...named to All-Region Team in 2004, 2006 and 2007.

Personal -- Given name is Maria Lubrano-Lavadera...is the daughter of Anna and Biagio Lubrano-Lavadera...was born September 10, 1988 at High Point Regional Hospital in High Point, N.C. ...has one brother, Antonio Lubrano-Lavadera, age 22.

About Maria...
Academic Major:
Undeclared
Career Plans:
Undecided
Hobbies:
Other sports, hanging out with friends
Athlete Most Admired:
My brother Antonio
People with the Greatest Influence on Athletic Career:
My brother Antonio
Favorite Book:
Redeeming Love
Favorite Magazine:
I don't read them
Favorite Food:
Chicken Bella Donna
Favorite Movie:
Happy Feet
Favorite TV Show:
Friends
Favorite Website to Visit:
facebook
City I've Never Been To But Want to Visit:
Palm Beach, Fla.
Entertainment Figure I'd Most Like to have Dinner with:
Ellen Degeneres