| Kristina Wavomba |
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Sophomore
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| Hometown:
Encinitas, Calif.
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| High School:
San Dieguito Academy
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| Height:
5-9
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| Position:
F
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| Experience:
1L
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2008 (Freshman):
For the first time in program history and the first time since the inception of the award in 2001, the Tigers took home the Big West Conference Freshman of the Year award when Wavomba was given the honor upon conclusion of the 2008 postseason. Playing her first season of collegiate soccer, Kristina proved to be one of the conference's top scorers notching a team-leading eight goals during her inaugural campaign, a total that tied her for sixth in the conference. Twice during the season Wavomba posted multiple goals as she netted two in the Tigers' 3-1 victory over Iona on Sept. 19 and then again in Pacific's 4-1 win over UC Riverside on Oct. 12. Over her eight strikes, three were of the game-winning variety as she led the Tigers to victory over Nevada, Iona and UC Davis during the season. On the year, Wavomba totaled 17 points, ranking her just outside of the conference's top-10 but No. 1 among all freshmen. For her efforts she was also named Second Team All-Big West Conference.
High School:
Kristina graduated from San Dieguito Academy in Encinitas, Calif., where she did not play soccer but instead focused on basketball. On the hardwood, Wavomba was a three-time team most valuable player for the Mustangs while serving as the team's captain. As a senior, Kristina averaged 20 points per game while leading the Mustangs to the San Diego Section Division III playoffs, earning her all-league honors and Coastal League Player of the Year honors.
Club:
Playing only club soccer during her high school career, Wavomba was a member of the California club power San Diego Surf Soccer Club. While playing for the Surf, Kristina was a member of four State Cup championships and two regional championships. In all, she helped lead her team to club championships at the Presidio and the Surf Cup tournaments in 2007 as well as serving as the US champion at the Copa Coca-Cola tournament.
Personal:
Born in La Jolla, Calif., she is the daughter of Thelma Harris and Gad Wavomba. Kristina has one older brother, Gad. In her second year at Pacific, she has yet to decide on a major plan of study.
