Student-athlete profile - Rachel Johnson, Cal State San Bernardino
RACHEL JOHNSON
Cal State San Bernardino
Basketball
The lowdown: The 6-foot junior forward is averaging 7.2 points, 2.5 rebounds and has started 10 of 17 games for the Coyotes (14-3). Had a career-high 24 points and six assists in a 78-64 win over Cal Poly Pomona two weeks ago. Went 7-of-10 from the field and 5-for-7 from 3-point range in that game. Also had 17 points with five 3-pointers in nonconference play against Notre Dame de Namur. Averaged 6.2 points and 2.8 rebounds as a sophomore and 3.4 points and 2 rebounds as a freshman. Played four years of basketball and one year of volleyball in high school.
Age: 20
Hometown: Kennewick, Wash.
High school: Kennewick High School, 2005
Major: Communications/public relations
Favorite athlete: LeBron James
Favorite team: Boston Celtics
Role model: My parents (Brian and Cindy Johnson)
Can’t miss TV shows: King of Queens, Sex and the City
Most memorable sports moment: Playing in the NCAA Tournament (Division II) last year.
Person most influential in your athletic success: My dad
Celebrity you most want to meet: LeBron James
Favorite food: My mom’s homemade pizza
Favorite movie: Training Day
Last good book you read: The Secret
What’s in your CD player/iPod: Cam’ron Killa Season
Other hobbies: Shopping
Favorite vacation spot: Mexico
Best advice anyone has given you: Live life to the fullest.
Pre-game ritual or superstition: I chew a piece of gum on each side of my mouth.
What would you like to be doing in five years?: Have a successful career and be happily married.
- Compiled by Michelle Gardner
About Michelle
Michelle Gardner has been a staff writer for The Sun and the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin since 2002 and has covered the local college sports scene since 2004. She ventured West after working at the South Florida Sun-Sentinel in Fort Lauderdale for eight years and is a graduate of the University of Florida.
E-mail Michelle here.
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