Katie Mach Class: Senior Hometown: Palatine, IL High School: Fremd Height: 5-8 Position: Defender Birthdate: 11/22/1980

Coach's Comments: “Katie is undoubtedly one of the hardest working player on this team. She is a tough, savvy defender with a great heart. Her tremendous desire to compete serves as an inspiration to the entire team.”

As a Sophomore: Played in 20-of-21 matches while making 12 starts in breakout sophomore season ... recorded assists in narrow one-goal victories over Ball State (Sept. 15) and Ohio (Oct. 1) ... named to the all-tournament team at the Miami-Kelme Invitational.

As a Freshman: Saw action in four matches, totaling 87 minutes ... attempted one shot on the season.

Prior to Miami: Earned four varsity letters while playing at Fremd High School ... helped team to regional titles in 1995 and 1998 ... three-time all-area and all-conference selection ... two-time all-sectional honoree ... team MVP as a senior ... two-time Fremd Defensive Player of the Year ... Fremd Rookie of the Year as a freshman ... member of the National Honor Society.

Personal: Born Nov. 22, 1980 ... daughter of Barb and Ken Mach ... majoring in early childhood education.