Penn State continues unprecedented streak of conference titles
BEFORE PENN STATE
Coached by Michael Williams and Sean McGuigan at Millbrook High...Scored 80 career goals and was a two-time All-Area First Team honoree, while leading Millbrook to the 2011 League Championship and Section 9 Finals from 2009-11...Ran cross country, indoor and outdoor track, qualifying for States in all three seasons...Was ranked No. 1 in her class with a perfect 4.0 grade-point average.
CLUB EXPERIENCE
Played for QuickSstrike F.C. under the direction of Jesse Kolmel...Served as the team captain for Quickstrike, which earned 2008 and 2010 Eastern N.Y. State Cup titles, while winning the 2009 SYL National Championship...Was also apart of two Region I Semifinals with Quickstrike in 2008 and 2010.
PERSONAL
Full name is Mallory Rose Peterson...Born on May 15, 1994 in Rhinebeck, N.Y...Parents are Alan and Jan Peterson...Father ran cross-country and track at Columbia University...Has a younger sister, Veronica...Plans on majoring in Bioengineering.
Quoting Erica Walsh: "Mallory's competitive nature and work ethic will make her a success here at Penn State. Her versatility will serve her well and allow her to compete in a variety of positions."
Quoting Peterson: "I chose Penn State because it has everything I could ask for in a college. Penn State combines an outstanding soccer program with a respected academic institution and an incredible atmosphere."
