Karen Preikszas

Karen Preikszas

Player Profile

Class:
Senior

Hometown:
Medfield, Mass.

High School:
Medfield

Position:
Back

Birthdate:
10/12/1979

Team Position:
Tri-Captain

2000: Tallied five defenive saves for the RedHawks...one of five MU players to be named to the 2000 Div. I National Academic Squad, second time in as many years... played and started in 14 games. 1999: Started all 19 games for the RedHawks ... earned second letter ... collected seven of Miami’s 19 defensive saves, good for second on the squad ... first recipient of Chrissy Taylor scholarship ... one of four RedHawks to be named to the NFHCA National Academic Squad. 1998: Started in nine of 14 games played ... earned her first varsity letter. High School: Co-captain of sectional champion team that finished with the best record in school history as a senior (17-3-1) ... missed first five weeks of her senior season and returned to earn all-league considerations ... an all-league pick as a junior and senior ... three year starter ... member of National Honor Society.

Personal: Born October 12, 1979 (turns 21 during season) ... daughter of Otto and Mary Preikszas, Jr. ... brothers Otto Preikszas III and Dave both attended Miami ... Dave played baseball at Miami and in the Milwaukee Brewers organization ... majoring in family studies.

According to Fesperman: “Karen is a steady and solid defender. She has excellent timing and is a smart player, both valuable assets on the field hockey field.”

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