Katie Killeen Class: Senior Hometown: Manhasset, NY High School: Manhasset Height: 5-4 Position: Defense Birthdate: 07/15/1984 Experience: 3rd year

Comes into her senior year fully healthy for the first time in her career ... suffered a broken foot in the fall of 2002 and continues to work to get back in the lineup ... hard-working player who will look to break into the regular rotation on the Irish defense ... known as a tough, tenacious defensive player who came to Notre Dame from one of the top New York lacrosse programs at Manhasset High School ... has all the tools to be an outstanding collegiate player ... just needs to get experience and confidence while staying healthy ... has played in five games during her career at Notre Dame.

AS A JUNIOR: Saw action in two games during the 2005 campaign ... played at James Madison and in home win against California.

AS A SOPHOMORE: Saw action in three games - Cornell, Boston College and at Ohio State - during the 2004 season.

AS A FRESHMAN: Sat out the entire season due to a broken foot suffered during the fall of 2002.

PREP AND PERSONAL: Three-sport standout in field hockey, basketball and lacrosse at Manhasset High School ... served as team captain for all three teams during senior year ... helped Manhasset to a national ranking as a junior and senior ... was a two-time All-county selection and an All-American in 2002 ... served as captain of gold-medal Long Island team at 2002 Empire State Games ... two-year member of New York Region team that played in U.S. Lacrosse Association's national tournament ... key member of 2002 team that advanced to national championship game ... played point guard on basketball team and link for field hockey squad ... all-conference and all-county choice in field hockey ... full name is Katherine Joan Killeen ... daughter of Thomas and Eileen Killeen ... has one sister and one brother ... born July 15, 1984, in Manhasset, N.Y. ... psychology major in the College of Arts and Letters.