SBU: 2004...Started 15 out of 21 games played...played a major role in a 5-1 win over MIAA rival Central Missouri State on October 12...2003...Named to the MIAA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll.Started 16 games out of 20 played.Scored a career-high three goals versus MIAA rival, Washburn (Oct. 18) in a 4-2 victory.Only Lady Bearcat to score more than two goals in a game all season.2002.Started 15 games out of 19 played as a freshman.Was second on the entire team with 32 shots.Scored a breakaway goal that ended up being the difference in a 2-1 victory versus MIAA rival, Missouri-Rolla (Nov. 9).

Kearney H.S.: Four-time Letterwinner under Head Coach Jackie Haller.Was named to the All-District and All-Conference Teams for all four years played.Selected to the All-State Team in her senior year.Named Team MVP all four years.Team won their District championship in 2001.Holds school record for most goals scored ever in a game.Scored a total of 75 goals in her high school career.Three-sport athlete in also playing volleyball for four years and basketball for three as well.Selected to the Principal's Honor Roll, Member of the National Honor Society, Student Council, FCA, Band, and earned numerous individual class honors.

Personal: Valerie Lynn Chaston.Daughter of Pete and Mary Chaston.Born 25 November 1983.2002 graduate of Kearney High School.Majoring in Economics/Finance.