
The athlete: Brittnie is back in the Blue and Gold for her third and final campaign, after another good season in 2010…improves every season, and competes hard in practice and in matches…valuable addition to the Lions for the past two seasons…transferred to VUSC from Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, California where she played for Head Coach Janice Maran…was part of a state doubles championship team…graduated in 2007 from Vineyard Christian High School in Anaheim, California…has played tennis since she was nine…solid fundamentals…very consistent baseline player…very strong spiritual leader for the Lions…displays a winner's attitude…should have a solid senior season in 2011.
The person: Brittnie was born in Huntington Beach, California on April 25, 1990 to parents Hilmar and Sandra…majoring in Communications…enjoys eating at "Chronic Taco"…favorite movie is "Ocean's 11" and TV show is "Big Bang Theory"…likes the color pink and the number four…favorite Bible verse is Jeremiah 29:11…roots for the Denver Broncos…sports hero is Andre Agassi…enjoys surfing, reading, and shopping…most respects her dad because he's always there for her…learned in life that things aren't just handed to you…tennis has taught her to be patient and work hard…career goal is to be a sports agent/manager.
Senior Reflection: I want to be remembered as a team player who was supportive, hard working, and a good example for the incoming freshman.
Coach Johansson's Comments: Brittnie has been our spiritual leader, and will lead us once again in our goal to image Christ. Britt really is a humble and sweet girl who everyone likes to be around. She is also great in the classroom with a 3.5 GPA. Brittnie is just an overall great girl!
| # | Name | Cl. | Pos. | Ht. | Hometown | Previous School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriela Bergmanova | JR | 5-10 | Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic | Auburn-Montgomery | ||
| Brittnie Furuvald | SR | 5-4 | Long Beach, CA | Orange Coast College | ||
| Ekaterina Gabashvili | SO | 5-7 | Moscow, Russia | Seward County CC | ||
| Kateryna Malakhova | SR | 5-5 | Nova Kakhovka, Ukraine | Virginia Commonwealth Un. | ||
| Teresa Odera | FR | |||||
| Ashley Tebeau | SO | 5-4 | Norco, CA | Riverside Community College | ||
| Anna Valingsten | SR | 5-10 | Gothenburg, Sweden | Katrinelunds Gymnasiet |
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