| Alex Casi |
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Freshman
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| Hometown:
East Palestine, Ohio
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| High School:
East Palestine
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| Height:
5-4
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| Birthdate:
08/13/1984
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| Experience:
HS
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On Casi: Talented freshman and an outstanding athlete who is the lone newcomer to the Terps' roster … expected to contribute immediately in her first season on the Division I level.
Before Maryland: Four-year varsity letterwinner on the boys' golf team at East Palestine High School … helped lead her team to four consecutive Tri-County League titles … as a senior, finished second individually in the state championships after winning medalist honors at the district and sectional championships … named team MVP and a Tri-County All-Star … her 36.5 scoring average in 2002 was the lowest in school history … tied a school record by carding a 31 during her senior season … finished ninth (out of 90 boys) at the Cardinal Mooney Classic in September 2001 … in the summer of 2002, captured a long-drive contest with a 285-yard effort … finished first among amateurs in a long drive contest (282-yard drive) at the Giant Eagle LPGA event at Squaw Creek in Vienna, Ohio … also was a sectional champion as a sophomore … outstanding competitor on the track and field team, winning the state long jump title as a freshman and junior and setting five school records … placed in four events at the state meet as a senior, most ever by a female.
Personal: Born on Aug. 13, 1984 … daughter of Stephan and Betty Anne Casi … has two brothers … her father is head golf coach at East Palestine High School, where she competed … plans to major in nutrition science … hobbies include playing the piano, lifting weights and drawing … also recruited by Jacksonville, Florida, Ball State, Ohio and James Madison … last name is pronounced "CAH-see."
