Megan Pedersen

Megan Pedersen

Player Profile

Class:
Sophomore

Hometown:
Escondido, Calif.

High School:
San Pasqual HS

Position:
D

Experience:
1L

Major:
Business

2007 (Freshman):
Megan appeared in 10 games, including a start in the season opener for Pacific against Indiana on Aug. 25. A member of the Tigers' defensive unit, Pedersen fired off one shot in 2007. Megan helped the Pacific defense hold opponents to two goals or less in five of the contests she played in.

High School:
Megan Pedersen graduated from San Pasqual High School in Escondido, Calif. in 2007. She helped lead her team to the Avocado League Championship in 2006 and closed out her senior campaign by earning the Eagles' defensive MVP honor. Following the 2006 season, Megan was named to the Avocado League First Team and the San Diego Hall of Champions Division I Second Team. A diverse athlete, Megan lettered in field hockey, track, basketball and water polo in high school. One of her top achievements was competing for the Indoor Hockey National Team in 2005. Megan was also a star in the classroom, earning all-academic team honors in 2006 and the scholar athlete award each of her four years at San Pasqual HS.

Personal:
Megan Pedersen is the daughter of David and Susan Pedersen. She has one sister, Sarah (20). In her first year at Pacific, Megan plans to study business, and her hobbies include snowboarding and cycling.