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JUNIOR (2012): Redshirted at USD. SOPHOMORE (2011): Played in 20 of 21 matches, starting six for the University of Denver, while helping lead the Pioneers to a 16-5 overall record...put her only shot of the season on target against Western Kentucky (9/25)...played in the center of the Pioneers defense in five of the last six matches. FRESHMAN (2010): Saw action in 17 games with the University of Denver, while helping lead the team to s 19-2-1 overall record...recorded one assist and one shot on goal...earned a spot on the Sun Belt Honor Roll by achieving a 3.0 grade point average or better. HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Earned four varsity letters while paying at nearby Torrey Pines High School...helped lead the Falcons to three consecutive CIF championships as a freshman, sophomore and junior...helped lead her team to four consecutive League Championships, two Palomar League and two Avocado League...named first-team All-Avocado league as a senior, while taking home second team honors as a junior...was a four-time Union Tribune Honor Roll honoree...played club soccer for the San Diego Surf...served as the team captain from 2009-10. PERSONAL: Taylor Sims was born on October 20, 1992 in Minneapolis, Minn... she is the daughter of Robert Sims and Debora Sims...chose to attend USD because of the excellent reputation and potential of the women's soccer program, and because of its highly ranked business school and beautiful location...notes she has three older sisters, loves Mexican food, is a devout Christian and her favorite place to be in the word is the ocean.