#9 Ashlyn Leighton

Class: Junior
Position: Midfielder
Height: 5-6
Hometown: Houston
High School: Dobie H.S.

2011 (Sophomore): Remained one of the Rattlers' dominating forces, making the All-Heartland Conference Second Team ... Started 17 of her 18 games played ... Took four shots on the season, all of which were shot on goal.

2010 (Freshman): Played 18 games with 17 starts. ... Made two goals and three assists with a .565 shot-on-goal percentage.

High School: Played for coach Kersten Mullan where, becoming a four-time All-District 22-5A honoree. ... Was named District Newcomer of the Year as a freshman, and then was selected as District Defensive Player of the Year as a sophomore. ... Named District Most Valuable Player as a junior and senior. ... Leighton scored 18 goals her junior season. ... Off the field, she earned Honor Roll recognition.

Personal: Parents are Jeanneth and Mark Leighton. ... Has one brother, Douglas. ... Majoring in psychology.