#15 • Jamie Shoma
DEF • 5-5 • Fr
Honolulu, HI
Breifly: Jamie Shoma is entering her first year with the Lions'
soccer program...role on 2000 squad changed greatly with the possible
loss of defender Heather Nelson for the season...in Nelsons absence,
Shoma will see starting time at the outside back position...a
talented defender who will gain valuable experience early in the
season...expected to grow into role as she gains college soccer
experience.
High School: Shoma graduated from Iolani School in 2000...she helped
led the school to 1999 Hawaii State title...her and Nishikawa were
part of 1998 & 1999 league championship teams...was a first team
conference all-star her junior and senior seasons...nominated as a
first team all-state selection her final two seasons...was a
four-year letter-winner
Personal: Jamie Kayo Shoma was born on December 29, 1981 in
Honolulu, HI...daughter of Jennifer and Leighton Shoma...has one
sister, Kay Lynn...she is an undeclared major...choose LMU for its
soccer program, academics, location and size...was recruited by St.
Mary's, Pacific, Pepperdine, USF and UTEP...played against Mia Moe
and Shaina Nishimoto in high school...coached at Bob Barry Soccer
Clinic in the summer.
