Kate Wyrick Class: Junior Hometown: Anaheim, Calif. High School: Troy HS Height: 5-8 Position: Forward Birthdate: 12/23/1988 Experience: 2L

NEW MEXICO

Speedy player who gained valuable experience last season and came in to her own during spring workouts ... will add firepower to an already loaded group of forwards.

2008 - SOPHOMORE SEASON
Saw action in eight matches while accumulating 100 minutes ... scored two goals against Central Arkansas on Sept. 28... was named a 2008-09 MWC Scholar Athlete.

2007 - FRESHMAN SEASON
Made 17 appearances and logged 436 minutes ... scored her first collegiate goal against Utah Valley State ... was a Fall 2007 Academic All-Conference award winner.

HIGH SCHOOL

Played soccer for Monique Garciaparra at Troy High School in Anaheim, Calif. ... named a Scholar Athlete from 2004-06 ... won back-to-back Most Valuable Offensive Player awards in 2005 and 2006 ... captain of her varsity soccer team from 2005-06 ... named to the Principal's Honor Roll every semester ... member of the National Honor Society and the California Scholarship Federation.

PERSONAL

Born December 23, 1988, in San Clemente, Calif. ... daughter of Loren Wyrick and Priscilla Cheney ... has three siblings, Chris, Rex and Nikki ... hobbies include snowboarding, eating and loves to play with her dogs ... is majoring in Communications.