Mickey Palanza Class: Senior Hometown: Wilmington, N.C. High School: New Hanover Height: 5-9 Position: Defender

2006: Second team All-Southern Conference pick who started all 22 matches in the Lady Paladins' backline... Tallied one assist on the season... SoCon Academic Honor Roll member.

2005: Garnered 21 starts in 21 matches at center back... Helped lead a Lady Paladin defense that recorded 11 shutouts and allowed just 20 goals in 21 matches... Notched first career point with an assist in 403 victory over UNC Greensboro.

2004: Fashioned a strong freshman season garnering 21 starts and appearing in all 23 matches... Named to the SoCon All-Tournament team after leading Furman to the league tournament title.

High School/Club: Played her high school soccer for head coach Chip Stone at New Hanover High School... Played both midfield and in defense while garnering four letters during prep career... Helped her team post a 10-7-3 record as a junior... A three-time all-region and three-time all-conference selection... Earned all-state accolades as a senior along with fellow Lady Paladin newcomers from North Carolina Anna Betton, Katie Tucker, Gena Villari and Catie Miller... Named North Carolina Region 3 Player-of-the-Year... Plays her club soccer for CASL in Raleigh... A member of the Region III pool... Captained CASL to North Carolina State Cup titles in 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004... A member of the National Honors Society and NHHS Orchestra.