Paige Pettit/D/5-8/St. Michael, Minn./Buffalo H.S. High School: For Wright County helped take her team to fourth-state finish at state…At Buffalo H.S., was an All-Mississippi 8 Honorable Mention pick…She earned a varsity letter the last three years…She transferred from Buffalo H.S. from St. Michael-Albertville H.S. to pursue soccer. Personal: Daughter of Geary and Julie Pettit…Plans to major in criminal justice…Born July 24, 1998…Mother Julie Pettit participated in track and field at St. Cloud State University from 1985-90. “I chose the University of Minnesota Crookston because I was looking for a smaller school and I knew that UMC was exactly that,” Pettit said. “After meeting Coach Alianiello and the team, I felt welcomed and that I knew I would fit right in. Knowing that I am going to the University of Minnesota Crookston not only to further my education, but also to be able to continue my soccer career is very exciting and something I am looking forward to.” “Paige is going to be a great fit for us,” Alianiello said. “She is quick, aggressive and has good size. I really like her anticipation in snuffing out through balls as well. With her physical traits and the way she reads the game, I see her competing for multiple spots right away. ”