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Christopher High |
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AS A SENIOR: Will figure in the mix at central defender for the Irish in 2004 •left-handed defender adds depth to the Irish backfield • solid defender who works hard in practice and has a good attitude • gives the Irish coaching staff a dependable player in the lineup.
AS A JUNIOR: Played a key role in Notre Dame's late season surge to the BIG EAST Championship and Sweet 16 of the NCAA Championship • started the final nine games of the 2003 season at central defender, helping Notre Dame compose an 8-0-1 record in that span • also played a part in six shutouts during his nine starts • made first appearance of the season at Syracuse • also played against Rutgers and Cleveland State before appearing in the starting line up at Providence • move to the starting line up pushed freshman defender Greg Dalby to the midfield • member of the 2003-04 BIG EAST Academic All-Star team.
AS A SOPHOMORE: Played in four games • saw action in his first collegiate game in Notre Dame's 4-0 win over Seton Hall • also played in the Irish's 5-1 win over Providence and in wins at Akron and Villanova.
AS A FRESHMAN: Did not see action during the 2001 season.
HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Three-time Pacific View League all-conference selection • earned first-team all-regional and all-city honors as a senior • helped team to two conference championships in both his sophomore and junior seasons • two-time team captain and a four-year performer on varsity team • recorded 10 goals and eight assists as a senior • participated in a high school All-America game • played in three summer camp all-star games • named US Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete • member of Key Club • also participated in track as a hurdler • named to the BIG EAST Academic All-Star Team for the 2002-03 school year • father Ken played water polo at University of California-Berkeley • born Nov. 19, 1982 • son of Kenneth and Sandra High • enrolled as a finance major in the Mendoza College of Business.
