PORTLAND, Ore. --- Noelle LaPrevotte (Petaluma, Calif./Casa Grande HS), a 5-5 midfielder/forward, has signed a National Letter of Intent and will join the University of Portland women’s soccer program as a freshman next fall, announced head coach Garrett Smith.
“Noelle is an out-and-out ballplayer,” said Smith. “When you’re on the attack, you want her to be involved, because she will make things happen.”
“I’m really excited to play there, because it’s something I’ve wanted to do my whole life,” said LaPrevotte. “I just fell in love with the school and I love everything about it.”
LaPrevotte (pronounced law-pra-vott) earned four letters for the Casa Grande Gauchos. She was a four-time selection to both the Sonoma County All-League First Team and the All-Empire First Team, and she was named the league MVP as a senior after garnering co-MVP honors during her junior campaign. LaPrevotte was also named to ESPN’s State-by-State list in 2010 and she was named Casa Grande’s offensive MVP twice. The Gauchos went undefeated in league play three times, en route to four straight league titles, and claimed the North Coast Section Championship in 2008 and 2010. Casa Grande was a North Coast Section Finalist all four years.
LaPrevotte played with the Sonoma County Alliance ‘94 club team for eight years, and was a guest player for both the Honolulu Bulls and the Northbay Magic.
A Brief Q&A with Noelle LaPrevotte
Why did you choose to sign with Portland?
- I wanted to go somewhere that was new and different and UP was exactly what I was looking for. The school is close to the city, it isn’t too big and I wanted someplace with a smaller atmosphere.
What are looking forward to the most at UP?
- I’m looking forward to learning new things at a place where I can still do what I’m passionate about. I’m looking forward to playing with players at a high level and improving my skills at the same time.
What are you hoping to accomplish at UP?
- Getting my degree in four years and hopefully helping Portland win another NCAA Championship. I also want to impact the program.
What do you think it will be like to play on Merlo Field for the first time?
- It’s going to be amazing. I’ve watched a few games there and the atmosphere is nothing like I’ve ever experienced. The school is really into supporting the team, and I think it’s going to be exhilarating.
