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A 1999 All-American defender, Tonia Porras is a two-year starter for the Terps. "She's just a great, solid one-on-one defender," says Timchal. A strong player, she jumpstarts the attack with her strong transition game and blazing speed. She has been named a preseason College Lacrosse USA and LaxPower All-American.
As a junior in 1999: A starter and first-team Brine/IWLCA All-American, Porras also added a goal and six assists
scored in the Syracuse game (3/13)
her career-high two assists came against Georgetown (5/8) in the NCAA quarterfinals
controlled 32 groundballs, caused 22 turnovers, and had 24 draw controls.
As a sophomore in 1998: Named to the ACC all-tournament team
played and started in all 21 games
tallied one assist
picked up 30 ground balls and forced 26 caused turnovers.
As a freshman in 1997: Made an immediate impact as a freshman, playing in all 22 games, including the ACC championship game and the NCAA championship game
posted two goals and an assist in her first season wearing a Maryland uniform.
Before Maryland: Hails from Shaker Heights High School in Shaker Heights, Ohio
a 1996 high school All-American
a four-year standout and captain in lacrosse and field hockey
helped guide Shaker Heights to a three-year, 55-0-3 record in lacrosse
a member of the league, region and state championship lacrosse team from 1994-1996
also helped Shaker Heights' field hockey team capture the league, city and region titles all four years.
Personal: Tonia is the daughter of Gloria and Daniel Porras
born on Oct. 23, 1977
her father played football at Colorado
a sociology major.
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