Player Bio: Katie McKernan - University of New Mexico Official Athletic Site

Katie McKernan

	Class: Senior
	Hometown: Albuquerque, N.M.
	High School: St. Pius X HS

	Height: 5-4
	Position: Forward
	Birthdate: 01/28/1988
	Experience: 2L

NEW MEXICO

Experienced player with speed who will add depth to an explosive group of forwards ... has a great first step and makes great runs, making her an easy target for her teammates to find in the box ... has goal scoring ability as well as good upfield vision.

2008 - SOPHOMORE SEASON
Made 17 appearances and accumulated 365 minutes ... had assists in consecutive matches against Utah Valley and Central Arkansas on Sept. 26 and 28 ... was named a 2008-09 MWC Scholar Athlete and was a fall 2008 Academic All-Conference Award winner.

2007 - FRESHMAN SEASON
Saw action in 14 games ... found the back of the net for the first time in her collegiate career against Air Force on Nov. 3 ... fired 10 shots with 5 on goal ... was a Fall 2007 Academic All-Conference award winner.

2006 - REDSHIRT SEASON
Redshirted the 2006 season as a true freshman.

HIGH SCHOOL

Played for head coach David Sullivan at St. Pius X High School ... named first team all-state during her career ... member of the 1,600-meter relay team at St. Pius High School that won the state championship ... named to the second Honor Roll ... lettered in soccer and track ... won back-to-back state championships in soccer during her junior and senior seasons.

PERSONAL

Born Jan. 28, 1988, in Albuquerque, N.M. ... daughter of Stephen and Becky McKernan ... three siblings, Meghan, Ana and Andrew ... favorite food is pasta ... is majoring in Political Science.