No. 9 – Shea Struiksma
THIS YEAR: The "pilot" of the Cougar secondary, sophomore Shea Struiksma is a smart and heady defensive back who leads the aerial defense ... Excellent athlete who reads well, understands the game and makes big plays ... Could push for postseason honors
2008 (freshman): Appeared in all 10 Cougar games of his 2008 redshirt freshman season, cracking the starting line-up by mid-season and starting the final 6 games ... Led the team with 2 interceptions, both of which came in the season-final victory over East Texas Baptist ... Was ninth on the team with 30 tackles (10 solo) ... Recorded a season-high 5 tackles vs. Wisconsin-Stevens Point and Dixie State.
2007: Redshirted his first season at Azusa Pacific while attending classes and working out with the team.
HIGH SCHOOL: Was a 2-time All-Olympic League first team pick during his 3-year varsity career at Valley Christian High in Cerritos, Calif. ... Was a standout receiver, defensive back and kick returner ... As a 2006 senior, named All-CIF first team, Long Beach Press-Telegram Dream Team and team MVP after tallying team highs of 42 receptions for 605 yards and 15 TDs ... Also had 82 tackles and 3 interceptions ... Set the school record for touchdown receptions in a game (4) and career (21) ... As a 2005 junior, led the Crusaders to a 10-2 record and the CIF quarterfinals ... Also lettered in baseball and basketball, twice earning all-league first team and all-area recognition in baseball ... Named team defensive MVP in basketball ... In 2007 named to the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame for his outstanding athletic performance, academic achievement and school leadership ... Was a member of the student council and honor society.
PERSONAL: Born Jan. 6, 1989, in Bellflower, Calif. ... Parents are Mike and Barb Struiksma ... Has a younger brother (Brett) and a younger sister (Kelyn) ... Majoring in applied health.
STRUIKSMA at AZUSA PACIFIC Year G-GS Solo Ass't Tackles TFL Sacks PD Int-Yards FR 2008 10-6 10 20 30 0 0 0 2-0 0
