Courtney Dudley

Position:
Midfielder
Height:
5-4
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Rio Rancho, N.M.
High School:
Cleveland

FRESHMAN (2012): Dudley played in five games, including one conference match-up. She made her Colorado debut as a starter in the season opener against Northern Colorado (3-0) and played a season-high 31 minutes.

HIGH SCHOOL: Dudley was a four-year all-district and three-year all-state and all-metro performer at Cleveland High School, where she played as a midfielder, defender and forward. In October 2011, ESPNHS ranked Dudley 66thon its Class of 2012 150 College Prospectus list. She helped Cleveland to a four-year record of 85-11. Her senior season, she was team captain and MVP, leading the team to a 20-4 record and scoring 12 goals and adding 10 assists. She was the District Player of the Year her sophomore season (2009), guiding the Storm to a 22-2 record. Dudley also played with the Rio Vista Eagles 94 club program out of Albuquerque, winning five New Mexico state titles.

IN THE CLASSROOM: Dudley's major at Colorado is integrative physiology.

PERSONAL: Her full name is Courtney Michelle Dudley. She was born January 1, 1994 to Patricia Dudley Hronich. Her mother, who at the time had no knowledge of the game, was Dudley's first soccer coach. Her nickname is "Buzz." She was the secretary of her high school's first Black Student Union. She enjoys hiking and helping children learn how to play soccer. After graduation, she hopes to work as a physical therapist.