Alex Topp Class: Sophomore Hometown: San Diego, Calif. High School: Rancho Bernardo HS Height: 5-11 Position: D Experience: 1L

2008 (Freshman):
In just her first year of collegiate soccer, Alex secured herself as one of Pacific's top five scorers, netting two goals from mid-field as a defender for the Tigers. Topp was a presence in the field all season long against opponents, starting in 18 of her 19 games played. In addition to Topp's 32 shots, 15 of them where shot on goal for a .469 percentage. Topp's first goal of the year helped the Tigers to a 3-1 victory against Iona on Sept. 19. Alex's final goal of the season was tallied in conference action against UC Davis, giving Pacific a 2-0 edge on Nov. 2.

High School:
A 2008 graduate of Rancho Bernardo High School in San Diego, Calif., Topp was a four-time letterwinner and All-Palomar League player for the Broncos throughout her high school career. In each of her final two seasons, Alex earned second team all-league honors for her play on the field after earning honorable mention recognition in her first two seasons. Additionally, Topp was named her team's rookie of the year in 2005 and the team's best all-around player in each of her four seasons. As a junior, Topp finished the season as her team's second leading goal scorer, despite coming out of the backfield. Academically, Alex was named to the Union Tribune's All-Academic Team in 2008 after her senior season. In addition to soccer, Alex was a member of the Broncos' varsity field hockey team as both a freshman and sophomore and a member of the varsity track and field team as a sophomore.

Personal:
Born in San Deigo, Calif., she is the daughter of Joan and Ron Topp. Alex has three siblings, Jordan, Cody Ek and Raquel Ek. She plans to graduate with a degree in business.