Megan Mattera Class: Freshman Hometown: Lake Zurich, Ill. High School: Lake Zurich Height: 5-9 Position: IF B/T: R/R

Updated through end of season

2012: Appeared in 43 games this season, starting 19 ... played in the position of pinch hitter and designated hitter as a freshman ... hit .262 on the year ... tallied two home runs ... recorded three-run home run in win over Niagara (Mar. 16) ... followed that up by going went 2-for-3 with another three-run home run in her next game vs. Dayton (Mar. 16) ... was 2-for-2 with one RBI in win over Akron (Apr. 6) ... went 1-for-2 with one RBI and one run scored in second game of doubleheader was 1-for-2 with one RBI in win vs. Toledo (May 5) ... had game-winning double in MAC Tournament vs. Ball State (May 11), driving in two-runs.

High School: A three-year letterwinner for Lake Zurich High School in Lake Zurich, Ill. ... named to the 2011 Class 4A All-State first team by the Illinois Coaches Association ... named Second-Team All-State by Chicago Tribune in 2011 ... earned 2011 Player of the Year honors from The Daily Herald and The Pioneer Press ... led team during senior year with a .420 average, 10 home runs and 32 RBIs, while finishing 21-8 in the circle with a 1.63 ERA ... finished high school career with 30 home runs, the seventh most in Illinois history ... led club team, the Illinois Chill, to the 18U Gold ASA National Championship Qualifier ... also brought Chill to the 18U Gold ASA Premier tournament ... named 2010 Lake County Player of the Year during junior season.

Personal: Has an April birthday ... daughter of Michael and Lisa Mattera ... majoring in athletic training.