Rachel Hines

Class:
Sophomore
Position:
GK
Height:
5-5
Prev School:
Rockbridge County High School
Hometown:
Lexington, Va.

2024 (Fr.)

Appeared in 10 games, making two starts, earning a 2-1 record
Named to the ASUN All-Freshman Team
Made Liberty debut in a 14-6 loss against Virginia (Feb. 9)
Finished the season with 44 goals allowed, a 17.99 goals-allowed average and a .307 save percentage on 127 shots
Recorded 31 saves in over 230 minutes played
Made a season-high six saves on 15 shots in an 18-11 win at Stetson on March 29.
Included on CUSA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll

Prep

Graduate of Rockbridge County High School
Led team to back-to-back district and regional championships and made it to the state semifinals with a combined 26-3 record
Three-time All-Region first team selection
Recorded over 200 saves across season, earning an All-State first team selection in her senior year
Multi-sport athlete, also competed in volleyball, cross country and track
Played for two club teams with Valley Select and Yellow Jackets South

Personal

Daughter of Jonathan and Kimberly Hines
Intends to major in criminal justice: crime scene investigation
Birthday is Sept. 18

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
I knew the coaches and teammates would support me to the fullest extent. I have the opportunity to play the sport I love while serving the Lord. Liberty had/has everything I look for in a college where I know I can succeed.

Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I listen to music. I try to get into a mental head space that revolves around what I want my game to look like. The team will get excited before we walk out as well.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My parents and siblings inspire me because of how hard they work to accomplish their goals and dreams. We are each in a different place now due to college, therefore we are working towards different things. Watching how well we master each challenge is inspiring.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
When I started my first college game and then made my first college save.

Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My sister, Mckenzie Hines, plays lacrosse at Radford university.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
I love breakfast food. Bacon specifically.

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
I check all my notifications to see what needs to be answered first.

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
I like to read, and I like to spend time with friends.

What is your favorite possession and why?
I love my weighted stuffed animals. I like that I can bring them on away trips.

What is your Go-To karaoke song?
Good Girls Go Bad