Katie Walz

Class:
Sophomore
High School:
Bishop Brossart
Hometown:
Alexandria, Ky.

2012: Made 13 starts and played in all 18 games connecting for two goals with one assist. Scored game-winning goal in Aug. 24 victory over Purdue and added another goal in Sept. 23 win over St. John's. Named Red & Black Scholar and Athletic Director's Honor Roll.

2011: Played in 23 of 24 games as a sophomore for the Cardinals. Connected for only career goal on Sept. 11 to clinch Louisville's overtime win against Butler in Lexington, Ky. Named to Dean's List, Red & Black Scholar and Athletic Director's Honor Roll.

2010: Played in eight games with two starts as a freshman for the Cardinals' backline. Made first career start in win over Cincinnati. Also started at No. 21 Illinois. Named Athletic Director's Honor Roll and BIG EAST Academic All-Star.

High School: Played four seasons of prep soccer at Bishop Brossart HS. Was team captain for Bishop Brossart during junior and senior seasons. Named Defensive Player of the Year in 2007, 2008 and 2009. Named Second Team All-Northern Kentucky in 2009 and Third Team All-Northern Kentucky in 2007. Named to All-District Tournament Team in 2008. Played club soccer for Ohio Elite Soccer Academy, which played in the MRL Premier Division in 2007 and 2008.

Personal: Born March 8, 1992 in Fort Thomas, Ky. Daughter of Christine Reagor and Denny Walz. Majoring in nursing at U of L. Biggest thrill in sports was winning a game 5-3 to stay in MRL Premier Division. After college, she plans to have a good job and a family. Person with the greatest influence on her athletic career was Doug Bracken, who was her coach for eight years and was great. Hobbies and interests include soccer and hanging out with friends. Favorite movies include The Hangover and P.S. I Love You. Favorite TV shows are Criminal Minds and NCIS. Favorite athlete is Peyton Manning. Favorite foods are chicken and rice. Favorite restaurants are O'Charley's and Olive Garden. Favorite team is the Indianapolis Colts.