11  Alison Wittig
	Class: Senior Hometown: Poway, Calif. High School: High Height: 5-8 Position: D Experience: HS Club: San Diego Surf

Rice -- Has the size and speed to bring a strong presence to the back line... Incredible one-on-one defender who is tough to beat in the air... Great work ethic and determination will give her a chance to contribute right away.

Club -- Experienced sweeper for the San Diego Surf... Coached by Colin Chesters.

High School -- A 2005 graduate of Poway High School in California... Four-year varsity starter for the Titans and coach Jen Lalor, a former national team and WUSA player... First team all-Palomar league and team defender of the year honoree... Won the California Interscholastic Federation championship as a junior in 2003 and twice reached the semi-finals of the state tournament... Led a back line that did not allow a single goal in the championship season of 2003... Four-year letterwinner for the golf team... Outstanding student who was a multiple all-academic honoree and member of the National Honor Society.

Personal -- Full Name: Alison Leeann Wittig. Birthdate: Sept. 11, 1987, at San Diego. Parents: Veryl and Lee Wittig, Poway, Calif. Accomplished violinist. College: Martel.