FIRST YEAR (2019): A key contributor to Salem’s success during her first year, ranking in the top-10 of four major statistical categories including goals (three—t-5th), assists (two—t-6th), points (eight—t-6th) and total shots (18—8th) … attempted 13 shots on goal during the course of the season … made her collegiate debut, while starting the match, at Bob Jones (Aug. 31) … made her first shot attempt at Guilford (Sept. 4) … assisted on a Salem goal in a 5-4 victory against Covenant (Sept. 7) … emerged with a shot at Agnes Scott (Sept. 8) … instrumental in the 2-0 win over Emory & Henry (Sept. 19), finishing with one goal on one shot … had the first of seven straight starts, netting one goal and handing out an assist while attempting four shots, in a 4-0 win over Averett (Oct. 5) … closed out a 3-1 win over N.C. Wesleyan (Oct. 12) with a goal on one shot … emerged with two shots against William Peace (Oct. 15) … attempted a single-match season-high eight shots in a win over Piedmont International (Oct. 17) … played in matches against Piedmont (Nov. 2) and Maryville (Nov. 8) in the USA South Conference Tournament.

PREP: Graduated from Franklinton High School in 2019 … a four-sport athlete that competed in cross country, indoor / outdoor track and field, basketball and soccer … competed in cross country (2015-18) for coach Clennie Wilkins … was a member of track and field team (2015-18) for coaches Clennie Wilkins and Benjamin Snelling … played basketball (2015-17) under direction of coach Matthew Hockaday … a soccer (2015-19) standout under head coach Jared Miller … named as an All-Conference performer in soccer following her junior and senior season … named Most Valuable Player in consecutive seasons for soccer as a junior and senior … an All-Region performer in her senior campaign … received Rookie of the Year honors at conclusion of freshman slate.

PERSONAL: Rachel Black … daughter of Sandy and Steven Black … born on February 4, 2001 … member of National Honor Society, serving as the President of National Honor Society … active in Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Key Club (Vice President), Project Unify, Relay for Life … served as Student Body President, Red Ram Mentor and as a Student Booster … was on A/B honor roll each semester … played Club Soccer for East Wake Soccer Association (2011-14) head coach Robbie Bird.