Denali Murnan

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Class: Freshman Hometown: Arvada, Colo. High School: Ralston Valley HS

Height: 5-11 Position: Midfielder Experience: HS

High School: Two-time first team all-conference selection at Ralston Valley High ... Helped the Mustangs to the state playoffs three times, including a second round appearance her senior season ... Also earned three straight first team all-conference nods for the basketball team, and led the team to the final eight in the state tournament in 2010-11 ... Named Jeffco Player of the Year and played in the Colorado All-State basketball game.

Club: Member of Rush Nike, and helped the U-18 squad reach the national championship game this summer before falling 4-2 in overtime ... The team was Region-4 champions as well ... Claimed U-17 state titles in 2009 and 2010.

Personal: Denali Marie Murnan ... Born on June 12, 1993, in Anchorage, Alaska ... Daughter of John and Susan Murnan ... Has two sisters, Chelsea (21) and Mackenzie (14) ... Father played soccer at Colorado State (1982-86), while her uncle, Mark Murnan, was a member of the Montana State football squad ... Has a cousin, Pierce Hornung, who is a member of the Colorado State men's basketball team ... Undecided on a major.