2014 Women's Lacrosse Roster

Joe Mattis

8 Christie Valentine

  • Position Midfielder
  • Height 5-7
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Friendship, Md.
  • High School Annapolis Area Christian
  • Major Physician Asst.

Biography

Valentine is one of Gannon’s returning midfield starters in 2014 … has started 52 matches during her first three collegiate seasons … enters her senior campaign 18th all-time at Gannon in assists (32), 23rd in goals (65) and 24th in points (97) … ranks seventh all-time at Gannon since 2004 in draw controls (90), 23rd in caused turnovers (22) and 23rd in ground balls (64) … has recorded a point in 38 consecutive matches dating back to the 2011 campaign.

2013: Started every match for the second consecutive season … selected to the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) Academic Honor Roll … named a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Scholar-Athlete … received the Division II Athletics Directors Association (ADA) Academic Achievement Award … ranked 14th among PSAC players in goals (41), 16th in points (55), 23rd in assists (14) and 23rd in draw controls (2.11) … finished second on the team in goals, third in points and third in draw controls (38) … scored a goal during 17 of 18 matches … netted a season-high five goals during victories against Notre Dame (Ohio) (19-9), Slippery Rock (10-6) and Kutztown (19-7) … produced seven hat tricks … scored multiple goals in a match 10 times … added a season-high three assists to go along with a hat trick during a 20-8 win against Millersville … dished out multiple assists in a match five times … recorded a point during every match … accounted for the game-winning goal at Slippery Rock … won at least three draw controls in a match seven times, including a season-high six during a 17-8 victory against Edinboro … secured five draw controls against Millersville … added four draw controls during back-to-back wins against Notre Dame (Ohio) (19-9) and Tiffin (19-8) … picked up a season-best three ground balls during victories against Notre Dame (Ohio) and Kutztown … had multiple ground balls in a match seven times.

2012: Was one of three Lady Knights to start every match … received the ADA Academic Achievement Award … was a PSAC Scholar-Athlete … finished fifth on the team and 32nd among all PSAC players in assists (10) … was one of five Lady Knights to reach double digits in goals and assists … finished third on the team in draw controls (40) … scored at least one goal during 15 of 18 matches … recorded season-highs in goals (4) and points (5) during a 21-16 victory against Bloomsburg … added a hat trick during a 22-8 win against Lake Erie … dished out a season-high two assists during victories against Millersville and Mercyhurst … produced nine multiple-point performances … won at least three draw controls nine times … secured a season-high five draw controls against Slippery Rock and Lock Haven … added four draw controls against West Chester and Millersville.

2011: Saw action in 17 matches as a true freshman, starting 16 … was a PSAC Scholar-Athlete … contributed three goals, eight assists and 11 points on the offensive end … recorded 25 ground balls, 12 draw controls and 11 caused turnovers … scored her first career goal during a 16-14 victory at Pfeiffer (N.C.) … added goals during wins against rival Edinboro (20-9) and Lake Erie (18-6) … dished out a season-high two assists during a 12-11 victory against rival Mercyhurst … picked up a ground ball during 15 of 17 matches … produced season-highs in ground balls (4) and draw controls (4) during a 16-7 win against Millersville … had three grounds balls against NCAA Division I Niagara and Mercyhurst … won three draw controls against Lock Haven … caused multiple turnovers against Limestone (S.C.) and Edinboro.

High School: Played for head coach Bill Fromme at Annapolis Area Christian (Md.) School … named best midfielder … was a two-sport athlete, participating in lacrosse and soccer … earned all-america, all-county and all-conference honors in soccer … helped Annapolis Area Christian win three soccer championships … was a member of the Principal’s honor roll and the National Honor Society … received the French award.

Personal: Physician Assistant major … is the daughter of Linda and Scott … has two sisters and one brother … is a member of the Gannon Dean’s List.

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Historical Player Information

  • 8

    2011Freshman

    Midfielder
    5'7"
    8
  • 8

    2012Sophomore

    Midfielder
    5'7"
    8
  • 8

    2013Junior

    Midfielder
    5'7"
    8
  • 8

    2014Senior

    Midfielder
    5'7"
    8