PHOTO GALLERY: Columbia College women's soccer duo anchors defensive unit

October 12, 2012 | 6:00 a.m. CDT

Junior Elise Castellanos and freshman Mallory Page work together to anchor the defensive unit of the Columbia College women's soccer team. The team is preparing to play Harris-Stowe on Friday.

Columbia College defenders Mallory Page, left, and Elise Castellanos take a rest during the team practice Wednesday at R. Marvin Owens Soccer Stadium. Page and Castellanos are freshmen at Columbia College. | Xiaojie Ouyang

Cougars defender Elise Castellanos runs to block players during practice. Castellano transferred from Evergreen Valley College in San Jose, Calif., this year. | Xiaojie Ouyang

Cougars defender Mallory Page dribbles the ball during practice. Page is a freshman at Columbia College. | Xiaojie Ouyang