2009 Soccer Roster
Oct 23 (Thu)
7 p.m.
Lexi Rakestraw
- Position:
- Midfielder
- Height:
- 5-6
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Tampa, Fla.
- High School:
- H.B. Plant
FRESHMAN (2009): Rakestraw played in only two games during her first year as a Buff. She made her collegiate debut when she played 17 minutes against St. Mary’s as a defender.
HIGH SCHOOL: Rakestraw was a four-year letterwinner for the H.B. Plant varsity soccer team. She was a three-time first team all-conference selection and was named the Panthers' Most Valuable Player as a freshman, sophomore and senior. Rakestraw notched over 15 goals and 15 assists as a prep player. Her club team, Real Salt Lake Florida Elite, went 7-2-2 in league play in 2008 and they were semifinalists in the '08 Disney Showcase.
IN THE CLASSROOM: Rakestraw will enroll as an open-option major but she is interested in studying political science, international studies, and business.
PERSONAL: Alexi Rakestraw was born on September 16, 1990 and is the daughter of Michael Rakestraw and Jeannette Jason. She has one sister, Linzy (16), who is a sophomore in high school. Her mother, Jeannette, played collegiate soccer at Florida State University. Rakestraw enjoys traveling, swimming and going to the beach.
