Leah Reitmayer

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Class: Freshman Hometown: Vista, Calif. High School: Vista High

Height: 5-9 Position: Defender Birthdate: 03/25/1984

2012 Field Hockey
Appeared in a dozen games and started nine times before an injury ended her season ... Had a quick start to her college career with a goal in her first game, a season-opening 6-1 loss to Virginia Commonwealth ... Also assisted on a goal in MSU's 4-2 road victory over Saint Louis ... Recorded eight shots and had three shots on goal ... At 5-foot-9, was the tallest non-goalkeeper on the Missouri State roster.

Background
Reitmayer played a variety of positions at Vista High School, including midfielder, defender and forward ... Was a three-time All-League First Team pick ...Held the distinction of team captain as a junior and senior ...Garnered San Diego Union-Tribune Scholar-Athlete honors all four years at Vista High ... Helped the Panthers to a league championship as a senior ... Also was a swimmer for two years and lettered in soccer.

Personal
Leah Michelle Reitmayer was born March 25, 1994 in La Jolla, Calif. ... Daughter of Mike and Sonya Reitmayer ... Majoring in dietetics ... Wants to be a sports nutritionist ... Has a sister, Allison ... Lists her biggest sports thrill as winning the Avocado East League in 2011.