Cedarville University

Karen Ruhlman joins the Cedarville University women’s soccer program after a three-sport career at Shorecrest High School.....led high school team in scoring during her freshman season.....named Top Soccer Performer of the Week by Everett Herald and Shoreline Weekly Newspapers last season.....member of the Premier 1 league U-19 club team that garnered the 2003 state championship.....two-year letter winner in basketball.....voted Most Improved in 1999 and 2002.....also four-year letter winner in track & field.....voted Most Improved in 2003.....valedictorian of senior class.....National Honor Society student.....earned the Ross Hansen Memorial Athletic and Academic Achievement Award in 2003.

Personal - Early childhood/special education major at Cedarville University.....born 10/31/84 in Seattle, WA.....daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Tom Ruhlman.....has two older sisters, three older brothers, one younger brother and a younger sister.....older brother, Scott, ran on the Yellow Jacket cross country and track squads from 1996 through 2000.....older sister, Michelle, played soccer for the Lady Jackets from 1998 through 2002, was a four-time NCCAA All-American, and holds school records for career points (95), career goals (34), and career assists (27).