Kate Newall Class: Sophomore Hometown: Middlesex, England High School: St. Catherine's Height: 5-5 Position: Midfield/Defense Birthdate: 02/27/1989

Talented newcomer who will see action at midfield defense for the Irish ... becomes the first Notre Dame women's lacrosse player from England ... brings international experience to Notre Dame after playing for England's Under-19 team in the Under-19 World Cup in 2007 ... was a member of England's Senior World Cup training team during the 2008 season ... caught the eye of the Notre Dame coaching staff during Notre Dame's May of 2007 postseason trip to Ireland and England ... played against the Irish in an exhibition game versus England's Under-19 team ... has excellent quickness and a good understanding of lacrosse ... will need to adapt to the speed and quickness of the Division I college game.

PREP AND PERSONAL: Played three sports at St. Catharine's High School in Middlesex, England ... member of lacrosse, netball and tennis teams for four seasons ... also participated in gymnastics and track while in high school ... helped lacrosse team to conference and regional championships in 2007 and 2008 ... served as team captain of lacrosse and netball in her senior year ... member of England's Under-19 World Cup team in 2007 ... was England's MVP in 2007 World Cup game against Canada ... was MVP of Senior Home Internationals with England's Senior World Cup team in 2008 ... full name is Kathryn Mary Newall ... daughter of Graham and Vicki Newall ... has two brothers ... born February 27, 1989 in Australia ... enrolled in First Year of Studies.