Cougar Athletics
31 NAIA National Championships
99 GSAC Championships
...and counting

THIS YEAR: Senior forward Bridget Brotherton is a reliable finisher who serves as a key component of Azusa Pacific's explosive attack ... Will likely finish near the top of the Cougars' all-time scoring list ... Displays a knack for finding the goal ... Provides an outstanding target in the air ... A strong player in the attack who is also an adept distributor.

2007 (Junior): Earned NAIA postseason honors for the second straight season with recognition as a Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Athlete ... Appeared in 17 games, starting 16 times, despite missing nearly a month of game action due to an injury ... Finished tied for third on the team with 7 goals and added 3 assists ... Scored the first goal, then assisted Sarah Yoro's game-winner in the Cougars' 4-1 NAIA quarterfinal win over Northwood (Fla.) ... Scored 2 goals, both on headers, in a season-opening 4-0 win over eventual NAIA quarterfinalist Concordia (Ore.) ... Also scored twice in a 5-0 win over Hope International.

2006 (Sophomore): Named NAIA All-American third team and earned All-GSAC recognition ... Ranked third in the conference in scoring with 15 goals and fourth in assists with 7 ... Scored in 4 straight games, including a trio of 2-goal performances ... Scored a goal and assisted 2 goals in each of the Cougars' first 2 NAIA Region II playoff wins over Menlo and Westmont ... Scored both of Azusa Pacific's goals in a 2-0 win over eventual NAIA Tournament participant Carroll (Mont.).

2005 (Freshman): Appeared in 22 games as a freshman, starting 4 times ... Finished second on the team in both points (18) and goals (9) ... Tied for ninth in the GSAC in goals ... Scored her first goal in her first collegiate game, a 2-1 win over Calvin (Mich.) ... Scored goals in the final 4 games of the season including each of the Cougars' 2 NAIA Tournament games ... Had 2 game-winning goals including the only tally in a 1-0 win over Point Loma Nazarene in the Region II championship match.

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped 4 years at Etiwanda High for Jason Montgomery ... Played several different positions for her team including forward, central midfield, and in goal over the course of her career ... Served as team captain during her senior season ... After being second on her team in scoring as a senior, received multiple honors including an All-Baseline League selection ... Was a member of the Inland Valley All Star team ... Helped the Eagles reach the CIF quarterfinals ... Named All-Baseline League as a 2004 junior ... Was a 3-time winner of the Coach's Award ... As a 2003 sophomore, earned All-Baseline League honorable mention after leading the Eagles to a league championship.

PERSONAL: Born Aug. 7, 1987, in Upland, Calif. to Mike and Cathy Brotherton ... Has 1 brother (Brett) ... Wants to pursue a career teaching and coaching ... Graduated high school with honors with a 4.1 GPA ... Enjoys wakeboarding and snowboarding.