Grace Ayodele

Class:
Freshman
High School:
Centennial
Hometown:
Champaign, Ill.

Centennial High School: 2011 News Gazette All-Area First Team; 2011 News Gazette Area Assists Leader; 2011 All-Sectional Honorable Mention; 2011 Big 12 All-Conference Team; 2010 News Gazette All-Area First Team; 2010 All-Sectional; 2010 Big 12 All-Conference Team; 2009 News Gazette All-Area Second Team; 2009 Big 12 All-Conference Honorable Mention

Personal: Born June 23, 1994 in Urbana, Ill. Daughter of Omolara Ayodele. Has two siblings: Naomi and Faith. Majoring in mechanical engineering. Biggest thrill in sports thus far was scoring a goal with :04 seconds left to win a game. After college, she plans to get a job in her career field and continue to be involved in soccer. People with the greatest influence on her athletic career are her dad and mom. Her dad taught her the basics of soccer and helped give her a love for the game, while her mom provides endless positive encouragement from the sidelines. Favorite movies include Head of State and She's the Man. Favorite TV shows are Hawaii Five-O, Grey's Anatomy and Burn Notice. Favorite athletes include Megan Rapinoe and Tobin Heath. Favorite foods are egg rolls and her mom's mac & cheese. Enjoys listening to Sara Bareilles, Drake and Beyonce.