Bio

In the record books: Blitz's three defensive saves in 2009 are good to rank her fifth in single-season history and tie her for fifth all-time on the career defensive saves list.

As a freshman: Appeared in all 18 games, making 13 starts... Had three defensive saves on the season, including two in a 2-0 victory over NEC foe Quinnipiac on Oct. 25... The other came in a 2-4 loss to Dartmouth... Three defensive saves on the season are good to rank her No. 5 in the single-season record books... Named to the Northeast Conference Academic Honor Roll.

Before Bryant: A 2008 graduate of Deerfield High School, Blitz was a three-year starter for the Warriors... Led team to a No. 5 ranking in Illinois... Named team captain as a senior... Two-time Team MVP... Two-time all-state selection as a junior and senior... Named an all-academic selection in 2008... Named the Deerfield Scholar-Athlete... Competed in every athletic season for all four years at Deerfield... Also participated in the Futures program from 2006-08... Member of the Windy City Flyers field hockey club where she was the recipient of the Impact Player Award and was named Team MVP in 2008... Participated in the National Field Hockey Festival and the College Connection from 2006-08, the 2008 Disney Showcase and the 2009 National Indoor Tournament... Also lettered in basketball and soccer, where she ranks No. 7 all-time in career assists... Four-year student council member... High honor roll.

Personal: Daughter of Alan and Caron Blitz, Rachel Eliza Blitz was born on March 24, 1991... Has one sister, Cortney.

COACHES' CORNER: Rachel is a very skillful defender and has a great understanding of space. She sees the field well and we'll be expecting her to provide fitness and athleticism in the backfield along with her game sense.