Shalina Clarke Class: Sophomore Hometown: Evanston, Ill. High School: Evanston Township Height: 5-6 Event: Hurdles, Sprints Birthdate: 08/08/1988

THIS YEAR: Sophomore Shalina Clarke made a major impact for the Trojans as a freshman earning Pac-10 Women's Co-Newcomer of the Year along with teammate Shana Woods and more great things are expected from her this season as she continues to improve.

2007: Outstanding freshman season saw her post the 8th-fastest 100m HH time (13.48) in school history and 6th-best 400m IH (57.78) by a Trojan female. Following the season was named the Pac-10 Women's Co-Newcomer of the Year along with teammate Shana Woods. Ran a leg in the 9th-fastest 4x100m relay (43.69) and 4x400m relay (3:34.80). Scored in the Dual Meet vs. UCLA on April 28 in the 100m HH (3rd) and the 400m IH (2nd)...her time of 57.78 was the 6th-fastest every by a Trojan. Accounted for 12 points at the Pac-10 Championships on May 13 at Stanford, finishing 8th in the 100m (11.66w), 4th in the 100m HH (13.70) and 3rd in the 400m IH (59.05). Placed 6th in the 100m HH (13.54w) at the NCAA West Regional in Eugene, Ore. on May 26 to earn USC six points. Was part of USC's 4x100m relay team which placed 3rd at the NCAA Championships in Sacramento on June 8 with the 9th-fastest time in school history (43.89).

HIGH SCHOOL: Had a standout prep career at Evanston Township High in Evanston, Ill, earning High School All-America honors...Won the state 300m IH title all four years...Led her school to the 2006 state title...Ran the second best high school 300m IH (40.68) and 100m HH (13.59)...Placed second at the USTF Junior Championships in the 100m HH with a 13.38 time to make the U.S. Junior team.

PERSONAL: Shalina was born on Aug. 8, 1988 in Evanston, Ill.....She is a Business major at USC.

CAREER BESTS: 100m HH -- 13.48 400m IH -- 57.78