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Liz Heaston
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2. Liz’s Background Born on October 18th, 1977
Raised in Richland, Washington
Enrolled at Willamette University
5’5”
120 Pounds
Also played soccer
Majored in Biology
Went to Richland High School

3. Liz’s Career Willamette University Football Team
NAIA Honorable Mention All-American in soccer in 1996 and 1997
Lead the team to four conference titles and a (.848) record from 1995 to 1998
Reached the NCAA Division III Semifinals inn 1998
Her jersey hangs on display at the college football hall of fame.
Attended graduate school at Pacific University where she earned a doctorate in optometry.
An obstacle she had was she had a soccer match against Linfield at noon and a football game at 1:30. She had to leave straight form the soccer field to go to the football field.

4. Portrayed in Media Under-represented
Articles say that there were several Paparazzi’s on the scene, but, there aren’t many articles on the actual events.
Was in Daily Republic’s Newspaper
“1997- Willamette’s Liz Heaston, a junior, becomes the first woman to play in college football game when she kicks to extra points in a 27-0 win over Linfield College in the NAIA.”

5. Significance She was the first woman to play a college football game
She kicked two extra points
She brought power to minorities
She was a minority to both soccer and football
She’s in the hall of fame.
She was extremely dedicated to both sports.

6. Comparing Liz Heaston Cristiano Ronaldo Plays Soccer Plays Soccer
Information is difficult to find
American
Not enough value
Female athlete
Cristiano Ronaldo
Plays Soccer
Information is easily accessible
Portuguese
Most expensive player in the world
Male athlete