2018 Women's Soccer Roster
Racano, Erin
Jersey Number 22
Erin Racano
- Position:
- D/M
- Class:
- Junior
- Major:
- Accounting
- Hometown:
- Wyckoff, N.J.
- High School:
- Ramapo
Bio
WHY LEHIGH? “From the moment I stepped on campus, I knew that Lehigh was the school for me. It had everything I was looking for and more - a great balance of challenging academics and a competitive soccer program, a beautiful campus and a lot of school spirit. Meeting all of the coaches and current players further validated my decision and made me that much more excited to become a student-athlete at Lehigh.”
AS A JUNIOR (2018): Saw action in five games, recording a shot (which was on goal) at Monmouth (8/31) … Also played at Saint Joseph’s (8/19), at Villanova (8/26), vs. Fordham (9/2) and against Temple (9/7).
AS A SOPHOMORE (2017): Played in four games on the season … Saw action vs. Villanova (9/8), at UMBC (9/18), against Boston University (9/23) and at archrival Lafayette (10/14).
AS A FRESHMAN (2016): Got into one game, in the home opener vs. LIU Brooklyn (8/26).
BEFORE LEHIGH: Three-year varsity soccer player and two-year starter at Ramapo High School, helping lead her squad to a 19-3-2 record as a senior … Ramapo finished ranked 11th in New Jersey, third in Bergen County and was the North I Group 2 Sectional Champions … The team went on to win the Group 2 State Championship and was named the Bergen County Team of the Year … Individually, was named second team All-Big North Conference and third team All-Group … Finished her high school career with six goals and 13 assists … Was also a varsity starter as a junior, helping Ramapo to a 20-4-0 record and a North I, Group 2 State Championship, finishing as the Group 2 State Runners Up … Individually, was named honorable mention All-Big North Conference … Also played for three club teams, the New Jersey Crush FC Strikers (2011-15), Quickstrike FC ’98 (2004-15) and New Jersey Stallions Academy (2005-present) … Also a standout athlete in track and field, highlighted by becoming the long jump school record holder as a senior … Also first team All-Big North Conference in the long jump and first team All-Conference in the 4X400 relay … Garnered several All-Bergen County honors in track over her career and owns the Bergen County 4X400 relay record … In the classroom, posted an impressive 4.1 GPA and was a member of the High Honor Roll, Superintendent’s List, National Honor Society and World Language Honor Society … Was the newspaper editor, yearbook treasurer and Italian Club Senior Ambassador.
CAREER STATISTICS
GETTING TO KNOW ERIN
Nickname: E
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? My favorite thing about Lehigh is its spirit and sense of community.
Major & Why: I am majoring in accounting because I enjoy learning about businesses from a financial standpoint.
Favorite Place on Campus: Linderman Library
Favorite Food: Peanut Butter
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Musical Artist: Justin Bieber
Favorite Movie: Pitch Perfect
Favorite TV Show: Scandal
Favorite Website: Netflix
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Erin Andrews
Favorite Pro Team: US Women’s National Team
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Eric Decker
Hobbies: Running, cooking, hanging out with friends
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: People
Place I'd Like To Visit: Italy
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Singing
Dream Job: To work in the business/financial end of the fashion industry
If I Didn't Play Soccer, I Would: Run track
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Donate to charities, buy a house at the beach and travel
AS A JUNIOR (2018): Saw action in five games, recording a shot (which was on goal) at Monmouth (8/31) … Also played at Saint Joseph’s (8/19), at Villanova (8/26), vs. Fordham (9/2) and against Temple (9/7).
AS A SOPHOMORE (2017): Played in four games on the season … Saw action vs. Villanova (9/8), at UMBC (9/18), against Boston University (9/23) and at archrival Lafayette (10/14).
AS A FRESHMAN (2016): Got into one game, in the home opener vs. LIU Brooklyn (8/26).
BEFORE LEHIGH: Three-year varsity soccer player and two-year starter at Ramapo High School, helping lead her squad to a 19-3-2 record as a senior … Ramapo finished ranked 11th in New Jersey, third in Bergen County and was the North I Group 2 Sectional Champions … The team went on to win the Group 2 State Championship and was named the Bergen County Team of the Year … Individually, was named second team All-Big North Conference and third team All-Group … Finished her high school career with six goals and 13 assists … Was also a varsity starter as a junior, helping Ramapo to a 20-4-0 record and a North I, Group 2 State Championship, finishing as the Group 2 State Runners Up … Individually, was named honorable mention All-Big North Conference … Also played for three club teams, the New Jersey Crush FC Strikers (2011-15), Quickstrike FC ’98 (2004-15) and New Jersey Stallions Academy (2005-present) … Also a standout athlete in track and field, highlighted by becoming the long jump school record holder as a senior … Also first team All-Big North Conference in the long jump and first team All-Conference in the 4X400 relay … Garnered several All-Bergen County honors in track over her career and owns the Bergen County 4X400 relay record … In the classroom, posted an impressive 4.1 GPA and was a member of the High Honor Roll, Superintendent’s List, National Honor Society and World Language Honor Society … Was the newspaper editor, yearbook treasurer and Italian Club Senior Ambassador.
CAREER STATISTICS
| Season | GP-GS | G | A | Pts. | Sh. | Shot% | SOG | SOG% | GW | PK-Att |
| 2016 | 1-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -- | 0 | -- | 0 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 4-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -- | 0 | -- | 0 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 5-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 1 | 1.000 | 0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 10-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 1 | 1.000 | 0 | 0-0 |
GETTING TO KNOW ERIN
Nickname: E
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? My favorite thing about Lehigh is its spirit and sense of community.
Major & Why: I am majoring in accounting because I enjoy learning about businesses from a financial standpoint.
Favorite Place on Campus: Linderman Library
Favorite Food: Peanut Butter
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Musical Artist: Justin Bieber
Favorite Movie: Pitch Perfect
Favorite TV Show: Scandal
Favorite Website: Netflix
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Erin Andrews
Favorite Pro Team: US Women’s National Team
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Eric Decker
Hobbies: Running, cooking, hanging out with friends
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: People
Place I'd Like To Visit: Italy
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Singing
Dream Job: To work in the business/financial end of the fashion industry
If I Didn't Play Soccer, I Would: Run track
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Donate to charities, buy a house at the beach and travel
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