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Nancy Best, Midfielder
5-7, Cave Creek, Ariz. (Cactus Shadows)
Club: SC del Sol

COACH SANCHEZ ON BEST: GÇ£Nancy has been battling injuries the past two years, but we feel she has great upside. I played with her club coach Les Armstrong years ago and he is producing many outstanding players out of SC del Sol. Nancy is a central midfielder who can play in a holding or attacking role.GÇ¥

HIGH SCHOOL: A Rookie of the Year at Cactus Shadows, Best helped the Falcons to a runner-up finish at the state championships. As a member of SC del Sol, Best helped lead the club to a Surf Cup Championship in 2012. Under head coach Les Armstrong, SC del Sol finished the 2012-13 season ranked second in the ECNL Champions League. 

IN THE CLASSROOM: Best intends to major in integrative physiology.

PERSONAL: Nancy Lee Best was born on October 25, 1996 to parents Michael and Sherry Best. Her brother Nicholas attends Arizona State University. BestGÇÖs great grandfather, Dominic Vairo, was a team captain of the Notre Dame football team and played tight end for the Green Bay Packers in 1934-35. When not playing soccer, Best enjoys riding her two horses. After graduation, Best hopes to become a physical therapist because sheGÇÖs always been interested in exercise science and how the body works. Best chose Colorado because of the beautiful campus, education, fantastic soccer program and coaching staff.