| Laura Hogan |
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Sophomore
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| Hometown:
Poway, Calif.
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| High School:
Poway HS
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| Height:
5-8
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| Position:
D/MF
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| Experience:
1L
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2008 (Freshman):
Hogan made her own case for freshman of the year in the conference as the Tigers' most versatile player in her first season of action. Playing as both a defender and as an attacker throughout the year, Hogan garnered postseason recognition when she was named Second Team All-Big West as a defender for the Tigers after routinely pulling the assignment of marking the opposition's top-scoring threat. In addition to her work on the defensive end, Hogan was a dangerous scorer on the offensive side of the ball, tallying five goals throughout the year. Of her five goals, three provided the Tigers with a victory as she posted the game-winning strike against San Francisco, Cal State Fullerton and Cal State Bakersfield. Twice throughout the season, Hogan scored a pair of goals in a contest as she posted two goals and an assist against Cal State Fullerton on Oct. 10 in the Tigers' 3-2 victory and then again against Cal State Bakersfield on Oct. 26 in Pacific's 2-1 overtime win. Hogan's play against Cal State Fullerton earned her Big West Player of the Week honors, the only weekly award for the Tigers in 2008.
High School:
A three-year letterwinner in soccer at Poway High School in Poway, Calif., Hogan was a two-time All-Palomar League selection for the Titans on the field during her career. A two-time second team member, Laura finished her career at Poway by leading the Titans to the CIF championship game after posting a 20-6-3 overall record while finishing second in league play. For the season, Hogan produced six goals and five assists, despite spending most of her time in the defensive backfield. As a junior, Laura also scored six goals and assisted on five others, leading her team to a 14-5-2 overall record, again, finishing in second place in league play during the regular season.
Club:
Alongside fellow Pacific freshman Kristina Wavomba, Hogan was a member of the San Diego Surf Soccer Club. Throughout her time with her club Hogan has helped lead her team to club championships at the Presidio and the Surf Cup tournament in 2007 as well serving as the US champion at the Copa Coca-Cola tournament.
Personal:
Born in San Diego, Calif., she is the daughter of Jody and Brian Hogan. Laura has one older brother, Jon. She has yet to decide on a major plan of study.
