Cate Kangas

Cate Kangas with the ball against Cincinnati

Catherine Kangas with the ball against Cincinnati

Photo by: Taris Smith | Louisville Athletics

Position:
D
Class:
Sophomore
Height:
5-8
Hometown:
Dellwood, Minn.
High School:
Hill Murray

As a Sophomore (2025):
• Started all 17 games
• Led the team with 20 caused turnovers
• Collected at least one caused turnover in each of the first 14 games of the season
• Finished the season tied for second on the team with 24 ground balls
• Collected two ground balls and a caused turnover in the 11-9 win over Cincinnati (2/12)
• Had two ground balls and two caused turnovers in the 9-6 loss at Ohio State (2/15)
• Registered two ground balls in the 13-10 loss at Marquette (2/17)
• Collected a career-high three ground balls in the 10-9 double OT win at Cal (2/22)
• Named to the ACC Academic Lacrosse Team and ACC Academic Honor Roll

As a Freshman (2024):
• Played in nine games this season
• Finished with three ground balls and two caused turnovers
• Had a season high of two caused turnovers against Xavier 3/27
• Had a season high of two ground balls against Xavier 3/27
• Recorded her first career ground ball against Virginia Tech 2/24

Prep:
• Attended Hill Murray High School
• Totaled 162 points, 116 goals, 46 assists, 166 DC, 120 FT, 229 GB
• Led the state in forced turnovers (52) and ground balls (104) senior year
• Named 2020 UA All-American Midwest Command Team, 2021 Gait Top 20 All-Star Team, UA All-America Midwest Highlight Team
• Under Armour 150 Participant
• 2023 All-America Senior Game Watch List
• 2023 Adrenaline All-American, Minnesota State High School All-State Second Team
• Three-time MSHSL All-Conference
• Two-time Hill-Murray High School MVP, Hill-Murray Captain, MSHSL All-Section 1st Team, • Four-time MSHSL All-Academic.

Personal:
• Full name is Catherine Kangas
• Nickname is Cate
• Born on October 15
• Parents are Andrea and Kyle Kangas
• Has two siblings, Andrew and Lizzie
• Majoring in Exercise Science
• Post college ambition is to become a physical therapist or sports psychologist
• Hobbies include boating, playing cards, and spending time with friends