Holmes Commits to Shepherd University

June 7, 2008...  After taking a year to study both locally and abroad, 2007 graduate Rachel Holmes has committed to NCAA Division II Shepherd University (WV) to continue her playing career at the collegiate level.  A four year starter for the Titans varsity team, Holmes was a 4-time All-MVAL Conference selection.

She joins a Shepherd side that plays in the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and finished the 2007 season with a 7-11-1 record.

Holmes graduated as the 6th all-time leading scorer in Titans history with 15 goals and 13 assists and was a key component on both the 2004 and 2005 State Championship teams.  Holmes had a habit of coming up big in the most important moments, recording 2 game winning goals and 3 game winning assists in the final two minutes of regulation or overtime.  She played club for the 1988 FC Frederick Premier team.