Quick Hits |
Full Name: Ashley Elizabeth Grant |
Birthdate: August 26, 1991 |
Birthplace: Woodbridge, Virginia |
Parent: Dave and Beth Grant |
Siblings: Sister, Lauren (16) |
Major: Undecided |
Prior to VCU:
Connect Four: Grant was the leader of a Tigers’ squad that captured four straight District Championships, including a berth in the State Quarter Finals during her sophomore season
Wearing Out the Net: Grant will go down as one of the most prolific goal scorers in state history with 91 career goals, sixth most in state history
Going Streaking: Posted consecutive game goal streaks of six (sophomore year), 12 (junior year) and seven (senior year). The 12-game streak is the second longest in state history.
The Fun File |
Which actress would play you in a movie:
Angelina Jolie |
Best Place to Eat in Richmond:
Mojo's... so far at least |
Favorite T.V. Show:
Heroes! |
Funniest Teammate:
J-Mac (Jessica McNamara) |
Favorite thing about Richmond:
Cultural Diversity |
Sport you would be playing if not soccer:
If there was such thing as girls' football, that's where I'd be...or maybe volleyball |
Who wins the "discussions" (aka arguments at home, Tim or Tiff?
Hmmm... I think its mutual (Tiff) |
What position will Layla Sahaydak grow up to play?
Forward... Fo' Sho'
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The LeBron James of Brentsville Varsity Soccer: Not only did she score goals, she dished them out as well with 43 career assists, finishing her high school career with 229 points, fifth most in state history
Honors Galore: A three-time member of both the First-Team All-District and First-Team All-Region squads, Grant was tabbed as the District Player of the Year during her junior and senior campaigns. Other honors include First-Team All-Metro by the Washington Post two times, Potomac News & Messenger First-Team All-Area two times and Brentsville Varsity Soccer Offensive Player of the Year four times.
Feeling hot, hot hot: During the summer and offseason in high school, Grant was a member of the Loudon Hotshots AAU squad
Getting to Know Ashley
The Sahaydak Influence: Grant stated that Co-Head Coaches "Tim and Tiff" were the main reason she chose VCU, because "they run a great program here."
Check, please: Ashley served as a waitress at the Bristow Manor Golf Club while in high school
Breaking the Family Lineage: Grant decided to bring another state school into the family mix when she signed with VCU. Both her parents, Dave and Beth, graduated from Virginia Tech.
Got Your Home Buying Needs Covered: Anyone looking to buy a house can knock out two birds with one stone at the Grant household. Ashley’s father, Dave, is a home inspector and her mother, Beth, is a loan officer.
A (Wo)man's best friend: Since #10 (Grant's jersey number growing up) was taken, Grant opted to honor for her family dog with #22 since the dog goes by Deuce, so as she puts it "I'm 22 for Deuce, Deuce".
Dey's uh, shrimp-kabobs, shrimp creole, shrimp gumbo, shrimp stew, shrimp salad: Although her favorite movie isn't Forrest Gump, Grant shares a love for shrimp with "Bubba" and she lists it as her favorite food.
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