Hilary Van Praag
Joining the Crusaders in 2012-13
Competing in Women's Soccer
Position: Goalkeeper
Height: 5-8
Hometown: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Previous School: Iowa Central CC
Before Clarke: Attended Iowa Central Community College for two years...was a member of the Tritons' soccer program...two-time second-team All-Region selection...had 44 saves in 48 shots on goal in 2010...recorded 135 saves in 156 shots on goal in 2011...had two assists both years...scored two goals in 2011...earned first-team All-Academic honors in 2011.
High School: 2010 graduate of Linn-Mar High School...participated in the Lions' soccer and softball programs...participated in two state softball tournaments...as a member of the soccer squad, scored 15 goals in 2010.
Personal File: Born on June 7, 1992 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa...daughter of Jeffery and Dianne Van Praag, of Marion, Iowa..has one brother and one sister...sister, Erin, is a senior on the Upper Iowa University softball team...lists sports, listening to music, playing guitar, riding horses and drawing as hobbies...majoring in graphic design.