Team Info

2006-2007 Member Bios:












Name: Amanda Bailey GSD '09
Bio: The first we heard about Amanda Bailey, she was looking for roommates. Seems surprising now that we know the truth: she's kind of a Big Deal. Having honed her athletic prowess first at volleyball and then with the Wisconsin ultimate team, this design student workaholic slash dominant cutter slash layout defender extraordinaire is a force to be reckoned with on the field and on the star chart. She has been known to sky three defenders at once, launch backhands deep into the endzone, and still be home in time to discover the dirty socks under her pillow. Every now and again the evil Design School loosens its grips, and coming from the self-proclaimed 'beer capital of the world,' it's hardly surprising that Amanda is pioneering the charge against Quasar sobriety for '07. In this endeavour, she has launched a two-front offense, both in Never-Have-I-Ever and any drinking game involving quarters. Other than Schlitz, her favorite nutrients include animal crackers, kale, and whipped topping.
Name: Bianca Verma '10
Bio: Hailing from New York, this rookie delivers some hot game. Fiendishly hard to follow on the field, sickeningly good at knock-down D, and able to leap tall buildings (like those girls on the Dartmouth line) in a single, graceful bound, Bianca, or as I like to call her in my head, Vonder Voman, has mad skillz. Plus, she's as chill as they come, very rarely letting that smile leave her face. Winner of the first annual Tour de Franzia '07, she can throw down cheap wine and pick up eager Redliners all in one drunken piggyback.
When she's off the field, she follows in JAmes' footsteps a little too closely, living in both her freshman entryway and river house, sharing a mid-summer birthday, car jamming to indie rock, and taking the same yucky science classes. Creepy or flattering? (hmmmm....) Either way, Bianca promises to be a Quasar legend in more ways than one. Take note, people: everybody got their somethin', but Quasar got Bianca.
Name: Caroline Merrifield '10
Bio: Caroline Merrifield, hailing from the Land of Cheese, is better known in the ultimate world as Tenacious C. She lives up to her name on the field, shutting down opponents with an imposing mark and smart zone defense. A former cross country runner, she can also make cut after cut and exhaust most other players.
Off the field, Tenacious C can be found doing impressions of various Redliners and single-handedly saving the environment. Her scintillating wit provides constant entertainment for her fellow Quasarites so listen up-- you wouldn't want to miss one of her famous "voices." However, Tenacious C is probably best known as the lyrical genius behind the majority of the verses in the renowned Class of 2010 Freshman Cheer (to the tune of "Wannabe" by the Spice Girls).
Name: Ellen Martinsek '07
Bio: We are one of the few privileged teams to have a Baby for our Leader. In her fourth season, this Quasar veteran is an all-around star. Her glorious puts and sick grabs belie her meager stature, as we have digital evidence of the Baby schooling kids half a foot taller. She has come into her own this year with her handling skills and shut-down D. Her favorite field-time pastime is to bait a cutter in, and get the smack down D right in front of them. Off the field, Ellen enjoys generally being outdoors and long walks getting lost around Boston. Over her tenure, the Baby has grown into an elite player from a shy seedling. From a fast cutter, to a solid handler, Babysek has redefined metamorphosis. Watch out if you cover her though, any small mistake she makes has her coming down the field with the scariest mark and angriest eyes known to Quasar.
Name: Ellen McRae G2
Bio: This captain's boot wasn't just made for walking-- it was made for pivoting, cutting, skying, and generally schooling every team this side of the Mississippi. Despite a broken ankle, an arthritic toe, and the residual effects of 163,159,388 (approximate estimation) other injuries accumulated over the course of her athletic career (which includes gigs as volleyball player and gymnast), Ellen "McCrazy" McRae has become one of the most feared handlers in the region. Once an integral part of the UVA ultimate squad, she is now an irreplacable part of Quasar, an annual act in the Spring Break Talent Show, and the best TF in Life Sciences 1b. This mild-mannered, visor-clad Diet Coke addict and Simpson's afficionado may have to hobble to the sideline, but get complacent and she will embarrass you with a lightning quick dump cut and a quick break deep to Jenny in the endzone. Upwind. With a beer in her left hand. And her eyes closed. This may or may not be true, but we're pretty sure she could do it better than you could. Oh, and she's dating the coach (that's right, McRae leaves no part of the ultimate game unconquered).
Name: Erika Mejia '09
Bio: A recent addition to Quasar's roster, Erika Mejia is a fast and enthusiastic learner joining us from the ranks of Radcliffe Crew. From picking up throws quickly to seeing the open spaces on the field and cutting to them, Erika's presence on the field is one that will definitely shine in Quasar's future. Her persistence and dedication in learning ultimate have made this sophomore rookie tough for the other team to guard, as she will consistenly get open, make amazing catches and chilly throws, then turn around and shut her girl down on D the next point.
Erika's intensity on the field, both on offense and defense, is well-complemented by her sweet nature on the sideline (editor's note: this was before I realized what a great & loud sideline this girl is! she's still sweet though ;-)). Always a smiling face at practice, Erika is also our inside connection to the world of indoor soccer, our field space sharing buddies.
Name: Hilary Finucane '09
Bio: On the field, Hilary Finucane towers over the rest of Quasar. She's also about the same height as the other teams we play. Height "advantage" aside, though, this girl's a quick learner with determination to match. When not working tirelessly on mastering her throws, she's quickly developing a keen field sense and learning to navigate the world of frisbee lingo.
In fact, this girl can probably teach you a thing or two about lingo: she's a pianist, political analyst, and super-star mathematician all rolled into one. But no need to be nervous: hers is a heart of gold, albeit a heart promised to another. Sorry, boys, hands off... though rumor has it that her younger sister is available and heading to Harvard. So you might try your luck (and wooing powers) there. As for Hilary, we'll suffice it to say that she's a solid addition (llama!... though hopefully we can all handle that without a calculator) to our Quasar squad.
Name: Jeff Listfield '02 COACH
Bio: Jeff "Jefe" Listfield can sky your ass on the ultimate field. That is, after he layout Ds you and throws a ridiculously accurate lefty crossover backhand past you for the score. In his 4th year as coach of Quasar, Nationals-caliber Jefe brings to the team a wealth of ultimate knowledge and fresh ideas. Off the field, Jefe's talents include changing the appearance of his facial hair, driving a cool car, making obscure references to capoeira movies, and throwing pinecones at his ULTIMATE girlfriend Ellen McRae.

Testimonials.... "Jeff Listfield taught me everything I know about marking, man D, and the IBU scale." -LeeAnn
Jeff will carry his players off the field. -Nina
The true coach is a man who you can take seriously as he gives you advice on the line while wearing a green monkey hat with a spiral tail.

Name: Jenn Ames '09
Bio: Last year's Most Improved Rookie is having an identity crisis. Not only is she now the only Jen on the field, but last year's Defensive Badass is now one of Quasar's newest handlers. With her chilly disposition (the only thing that throws her are the Southern police), confident backhand, and the occasional high-release flick, she is set to become a triple threat-- handler, cutter, and defensive monster. Fueled by Starbucks and groomed on the lacrosse fields of the Pingree scohol, she is a prep school darling at heart, though her place on the posh Tuesday art board, her love for obscure indie bands, and those funky canvas slip-ons might tell you otherwise. Call her JAmes, call her Jen, call her Preggers-- actually, don't-- but know that by any name, she's going to break you like a traffic law in Clinton county, North Carolina.
Name: Kirby Tyrrell '10
Bio: Much like her video game alter-ego, this girl will swallow you whole, spit you out, and kick your butt with her mad handling skills. But watch out, her 205,066,418 dedicated years on the soccer field have translated into a calm, collected, "too cool for school" attitude that cleverly masks her ultimate intensity. Whether putting up a big mark, skying you, shutting down your defense, or simply being the tallest girl on the team, Kirby is a force to be reckoned with. When she's not playing ultimate, Kirby enjoys frolicking through fields of daisies, watching a ridiculous number of movies on Peekvid, and making people laugh incessantly. She has more Belmont apparel and pop culture knowledge than anyone you will ever know. As a History concentrator, Kirby will be making her own kind of history as a strong ultimate player in the years to come!
Name: Leah Boch '09
Bio: Ever found yourself on the roof of Adams house in the middle of the night, too drunk and wondering how to get down? Need a tip on how to atomize your post-tooth brush spit in the woods? Have you really wanted a personalized Mii portrait? Are you a former Red Line captain now playing for the Hodags (maybe your number is 22, maybe you pointblocked Will Chen at Centex this year)? Well, we've got the girl for you. Born and raised in New England and matured in Spain, Quasar's official HMC representative and DIY seamstress Leah Boch is techno-savvy and nature loving. Though a swimmer at heart, she's a force on a field, and while she mends from injury she continues to be a force at every Quasar gathering. Unfortunately for you, she's actually very taken, but her machinations over the past spring break brought to fruition a record number of Star Chart entries and potential data points.
Name: LeeAnn Suen '09
Bio: Never seen a truckasaurus? Meet LeeAnn. She doesn't have a flatbed and she certainly doesn't have any scales, but this girl's got wheels and she's freakin' HUGE. This so-called "speedy little Asian" of sunny San Diego will outrun, outdive, and outplay her opponents whether she's wearing her yellow shorts or her elastigirl jumper. Among her strengths are lay-out D's, lay-out catches, and lay-out Advocate pages. Knee scrapes and torn spandex don't even faze her. She's got other things on her mind like choosing a concentration (art history? engineering? psychology? oh my!) and explaining why she looks like a young boy refugee on her driver's license. She's going international, showcasing her moves as far away as Taiwan. When she steps on the field, the game's level of intensity doubles. When she sends an email over the Quasar list, the level of humor doubles. LeeAnn is just raising the bar. We love our truck!
Name: Lucy Barnes G3
Bio: For her first year at Harvard, Lucy played soccer and rowed crew, while at night pining to the moon "why are these sports so lame?" Lucky for us, a gentle young man with long hair and a beard showed her the frisbee way and the frisbee light. All of that background in other sports let Lucy immediately become a natural frisbee expert. Although during that first year of playing she refused to throw anything complicated (unless it was a hammer while being forced backhand), she developed her throws until now she could even be called as a handler once in a while. We won't do that to her though. Her sicks cuts and tireless enthusiasm inspire even the old fogeys on the team. Her intensity on the field and her willingness to run her ass off for anything catapulted her into our hearts, as well as into the ranks of Brute Squad, which means that her skills (and her intensity) will only get better. When not on the field, Lucy is a graduate student stuck somewhere between politics and economics, as well as the Intramurals fellow for Dudley House. Her excellent cooking and welcoming Britishness always make for fun team get-togethers, and we all feel very lucky to have her with us on the team, despite the little guy in her head that sometimes tells her to make bad decisions.
Name: Meggie Roberts '10
Bio: Is it a bird? A plane? No, it's a Meggie! Meggie Roberts is a rookie who is going the distance. She's going for speed. A seasoned and experienced track and cross country runner, Meggie will beat you to the disc and have it moving upfield quikcer than you can figure out what Meggie is short for. Her small stature means nothing when she's on the field. A tough mark, she'll be sure to knock down any stray discs you can get off, and will quickly leave you in the dust wondering where she went. Meggie demands nothing less than 110% from herself and others, making her a budding leader on Quasar. A potential HEB concentrator, she reads, laughs, and makes lists with an unmatched intensity. But at the end of the day, Meggie knows how to unwind and have a good time. Look for her making big strides on the ultimate field in the years to come.
Name: Ona Strikas '08
Bio: If you're looking for a get-open cutter, a solid thrower, or an intense and speedy defender, look no further than Ona Strikas. Ona is our token Southerner on the team and takes this role very seriously, introducing her teammates to the wonder of sweet tea and using that irresistable Southern drawl whenever possible.
Her laid-back personality and friendly demeanor are deceptive, however; on the field, Ona is one of the most intense players you'll see. Putting her heart into every had cut, grabbing insanely hard-to-get-to discs, and D'ing her girl left and right... if you haven't noticed Ona on the field you must be sleeping.
Despite a misbehavin' knee, Ona has learned to take her intensity to the sideline, calling lines like a pro, pumping up the energy in huddles ("What do you want to do? What do you want to do?"), and mediating interactions with the opposing team. We look forward to Ona's return to the field in the fall as she joins the ranks of bionicle-clad stars.
Name: Spring Greeney '09
Bio: Spring "Thyme/Break" Greeney is a force to be reckoned with on the Quasar 2006-2007 squad. Not only have we all heard pretty much every joke you could possibly make about her name, we have also been subjected to her endless punning all season long. Her amazing sense of humor aside, Spring is also a stellar ultimate player, a seasoned handler and solid cutter who will play point after point and never tire.
With the endurance of cross country running, years of experience playing frisbee, and the Chuck Lei Best Calves award on her wall, Spring is an offensive and defensive machine. If she doesn't break your mark, she will probably huck it into the endzone for the score; she is a reliable dump and can get open on any defender; her go-to D's are to die for. Quasar looks forward to two more years of solid handling and pep talking from the sophomore star. And, of course, she will keep both the IBTC and the star chart alive in the coming years.