* 2007 Team Captain

Has one of the best attitudes on the team . . . is also one of the hardest workers . . . gets the most out of her ability and her teammates' abilities while organizing the back line . . . is always doing her best to get into the right spots defensively . . . brings a physical presence to the back line.

Devon Paris

2006 (junior): Played in 16 of 18 matches and proved to be a vital member of the Bulldogs' defensive back line that was ranked first in the Ohio Valley Conference in fewest goals allowed (14) . . . earned a spot in the starting lineup in seven matches including Samford's OVC Tournament semifinal contest against Southeast Missouri (Nov. 3) . . . despite suffering some nagging injuries throughout the year, she played all 110 minutes against both Austin Peay (Sept. 24) and Southeast Missouri (Nov. 3) . . . named to the Chi Alpha Sigma Honor Society which includes juniors and seniors that have achieved a grade point average of at least 3.4 . . . member of the Athletic Department's 3.0 Club for finishing the year with a grade point average between 3.0 and 3.49 . . . earned her third varsity letter.

2005 (sophomore): Played in all 23 matches, starting in 22 contests . . . earned the assist on Lauren Faubion's game-winning goal against Eastern Illinois Oct. 14 . . . played a key role on the back line of Samford's defense that was ranked first in the OVC in both goals-against average (0.54) and shutouts (12) . . . scored on a penalty kick to help Samford advance past No. 19 Vanderbilt in the NCAA Tournament . . . also scored a critical penalty kick in the semifinal round of the OVC Tournament against Murray State Nov. 4 . . . member of the Athletic Department's 3.0 Club for finishing the year with a grade point average between 3.0 and 3.49 . . . earned her second varsity letter.

Devon Paris

2004 (freshman): Earned playing time in all 18 matches and started in 12 of the team's contests . . . only attempted three shots but scored a goal in the first collegiate match of her career against Southern Miss Aug. 27 . . . finished tied for Samford's lead in shooting percentage at .333 . . . played a pivotal role in the Bulldogs' defensive scheme and helped the team earn a No. 13 national ranking in shutout percentage (.560) . . . one of seven Samford freshmen to score at least one goal during the season . . . earned her first varsity letter.

High School: Earned her team's Most Valuable Player award . . . named an All-Bi-City performer for four years at the Brookstone School . . . was selected to the Georgia Soccer Coaches All-State game in 2004 . . . scored 91 career goals and added 71 assists . . . earned a GSC Player of the Month award in 2002 . . . also played basketball and ran track, in which she was first in the region in the 400 meters event . . . member of the National Honor Society and the Honor Roll . . . finished her prep career with a 3.8 grade point average.

Personal: Born April 13, 1986 . . . daughter of Henry and Susan Paris . . . her father played football at Memphis . . . majoring in biology.

ONE-ON-ONE WITH PARIS
The strangest nickname I ever had was: Dirty
I can't imagine going a week without: Music. For even one day. That would be miserable.
Favorite singer/group: Slightly Stoopid
I have to admit, I am really good at: dancing
My most prized possession is: creativity

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

My favorite Samford memory is: All of the fun that we had as a team on road trips.

The one thing I'll miss the most about Samford soccer is: The feeling that I get when the National Anthem is played right before the game and of course, I will miss the girls most of all.

The most important thing I can tell incoming freshmen is: Be ready for anything.