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2022 Women's Soccer Roster

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11 Emily Billena

  • Height 5-3
  • Class Sophomore
  • Highschool St. Francis HS
  • Hometown Lincoln

Biography

Notable Awards
• CCAA All-Academic (2021, 2022)
• Division II Athletic Directors Association Academic Achievement Award (2021-22)

As a Sophomore (2022)
- Played in 14 matches, starting 2 of them - at Cal State San Bernardino (Oct. 16) and against Cal Poly Humboldt in the CCAA Tournament first round (Oct. 30)
- Played a season-most 49 minutes against Cal Poly Humboldt in the CCAA Tournament first round (Oct. 30)
- Recorded 4 total shots, 3 on goal

As a Freshman (2021)
- Appeared in 16 matches in 2021, starting 9 of them
- Posted three goals on the season
- Scored first 2 goals of her Chico State career in the ’Cats’ 10-0 victory over Holy Names (Sept. 13)
- Netted the game-winning goal against Cal State San Bernardino (Oct. 1)

Pre-Chico Days
- A 2020 graduate of St. Francis High Catholic School in Sacramento
- Earned three varsity letters
- Helped lead Troubadours to the 2018–19 CIF Northern California Division II championship

Personal
- Born October 3, 2002, in Dyer, Indiana
- Daughter of Darren and Maribel
- Has two siblings, RJ and Max
- Her mom is her hero (“She has sacrificed so many things for me and my family. I’ve always looked up to her”)
- The person she most admires in the sports world is Brazilian professional footballer Neymar Jr. (“He’s been my favorite player since fourth grade. I would always try to play like him since he brings interesting technical skills to the game”)
- Favorite course at Chico State is Anatomy, taught by Gary Lechner
- Chose to attend Chico State “because I love the campus and downtown area. I felt like it was a place that I would feel most comfortable living my college life. I was also really excited for the family culture feel that the soccer team had”
- Her greatest sports moment was winning the NorCal D-II title with her high school team
- The most impressive thing she’s ever accomplished is “to be determined”
- Has learned by playing soccer that “there are times you have to go backwards to move forward”
- Enjoys listening to music, thrifting, hammocking, painting, and being outside when she has some free time
- Her biggest none-soccer talent: “I am insanely good at Wii bowling. I am a pro”
- Can play the triangle, recorder, and clarinet
- Claims to be very good at golf
- At the top of her bucket list: “I would love to visit the Philippines”
- Best advice ever received came from her dad: “You’re the only one stopping yourself”
- Majoring in public health
- Hopes to nurse and do nurse traveling.

Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 30

    2021Freshman

    F
    5'3"
    30
  • 11

    2022Sophomore

    F
    5'3"
    11
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