FULLERTON, Calif. – In April, Cal State Fullerton women's soccer head coach Demian Brown announced his 2015 signing class.
Throughout the summer, FullertonTitans.com will "Get to Know" the newest Titans that will step on campus for the 2015-16 academic year.
The fifth Titan signee to join FullertonTitans.com for the Q&A is forward/midfielder Paige Smith.
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Paige Smith, F/M, Phelan, Calif./ Serrano HS/Inland Empire United
High School
Played four years of varsity under head coach Laura Antle… as a freshman, she scored 15 goals and was named first team all-league, and league champions…sophomore year she was first team all-league, league champs…junior year she was captain and first team SB County, league champs, first team all-league, and a CIF finalist…participated in four years of track and cross-country in high school.
Club
Played three seasons with the Inland Empire United in San Bernardino, Calif., where she played left back…won President Cup championship in 2012 and also won Prev National Championship and Cal South Premier League Championship…2013 they were Texas Shootout Champions and So. Cal summer SC champions in 2013…So. Cal summer SC champs, Anaheim Suit Invitational champs, Albion Cup champs, Puma Disney Elite SC champs.
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FullertonTitans.com: Why did you decide to attend Cal State Fullerton and play for the Titans?
Paige: I decided to attend Cal State Fullerton and play for the Titans because it felt like home when I toured the school. Also, I loved how the women's soccer team and coaches were \so welcoming and made me feel like I was a part of the team.
FullertonTitans.com: During your senior year at Serrano High School, the team finished 22-2, won the Mojave River League with a record of 10-0, and you scored 16 goals with eight assists en route to CIF Southern Section Division IV First Team honors, but if you could pick out one most memorable moment, what would it be and why?
Paige: My most memorable moment would be when we defeated our biggest rival in league, Oak Hills, clinching a league championship. This is my most memorable moment because it was my final and last time getting to win my fourth league championship with my team.
FullertonTitans.com: What is the best advice you have ever been given and by whom?
Paige: The best advice I've been given is to be a leader and a friend to all. My mom gave me this advice.
FullertonTitans.com: You also ran cross-country and track in high school, how does that prepare you for soccer?
Paige: Running cross-country and track prepares me for soccer by providing me endurance and keeping me in great condition, allowing me to play full games at a high intensity level.
FullertonTitans.com: Do you have any pregame rituals or superstitions?
Paige: Before every game we pray together as a team and cheer our team name. Before every game I have to tie my shoelaces the exact same way and eat a milk bar.
FullertonTitans.com: Now according to head coach Demian Brown, you can play in the defense, the midfield and at forward, but what is your favorite spot on the field and why?
Paige: My favorite position on the field is left back because I love the feeling of shutting a team out and keeping my opponent from doing their job.
FullertonTitans.com: If you could switch places with one person for one day, who would it be and why?
Paige: I would switch places with Alex Morgan because she's an amazing soccer player and gets to do what she loves as her profession.
