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Nicole Crutchfield

Position:
Midfielder
Height:
5-7
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Durham, N.C.
High School:
Northern Durham

Nicole Crutchfield
Dorrance on Nicole: Crutchfield is in the category as a reserve where the challenge for her is to fight her way on to the travel roster. She’s a good student. She’s a good citizen. She is a very likeable person. I love having her on my roster. Her challenge is to fight her way on to the travel roster.
Senior Year (2018): Has come off bench in 13 games, playing 226 minutes • assisted on Madison Schultz’s game-winning goal versus Illinois when she played a season-high 28 minutes.
Junior Year (2017): Saw action last year in four games, totaling 32 minutes • recorded the first point of her career when she assisted on a goal by Madison Schultz in the 83rd minute against Syracuse • named to 2017-18 ACC Academic Honor Roll for third straight year.
Sophomore Year (2016): Rising Star in Carolina Leadership Academy • took a red-shirt season due to a lingering injury • named to 2016-17 ACC Academic Honor Roll • merited Dean’s List honors in fall semester 2016.
Freshman Year (2015): Played in two matches, totaling 24 minutes of action • fought through injury issues to be a significant contributor to the team • selected for 2015-16 ACC Academic Honor Roll • spring semester 2016 Dean’s List honoree.
High School: Forward and outside back at Northern Durham High School • was incredible in her first three years at Northern Durham • was recovering from an injury her senior year and played limited minutes • had 94 goals through the completion of her junior year • as a junior, she led the conference with 96 points and was recognized as PAC-6 Player of the Year • three-time all-conference selection and three-time conference offensive MVP • All-State and All-Region honoree in 2014 • had 41 goals and 16 assists as a junior, 35 goals and 10 assists as a sophomore and 18 goals and 10 assists as a freshman • winner of Northern Durham all-time goals scored award, ending her high school career with an even 100 • helped lead high school team to first-ever appearance in third round of NCSHAA 4A playoffs in 2014 • four-year scholar-athlete • member of National Honor Society and Science National Honor Society • won superintendent’s academic achievement award for having all A’s (2012-13).
Club: Member of 2013 N.C. ODP Team from 2011-13, playing outside back, midfielder and forward • played for Triangle United 96 Gold for nine years, playing defense, midfield and forward throughout club years, showing her versatility on the field • served as Triangle United co-captain • double rostered for Triangle United 95 Gold, the 2013 N.C. State Cup champions • attended regionals in Oklahoma City and started for the team, ending as one of the leading scorers and topping team in assists.
Personal: Full name is Hannah Nicole Crutchfield • stands 5-7 tall • was born April 2, 1997 • is the daughter of Tim and Michelle Crutchfield • her father played basketball at Appalachian State and her mother is a UNCG graduate • has a twin brother and fellow Tar Heel, T.J. Crutchfield • he played basketball, soccer, baseball and tennis at Northern Durham • majoring in exercise and sports science (fitness professional sequence).