Steven Bogert Class: Sophomore Hometown: Carlsbad, Calif. High School: La Costa Canyon Height / Weight: 5-10 / 165 Position: D

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2011:
Appeared in 12 games and started nine contests for the Nittany Lions ... Earned CAA All-Rookie Team honors ... Ranked fifth on the team with eight caused turnovers and was sixth in ground balls (31) ... Named CAA Rookie of the Week on April 25 after collecting a team-high seven ground balls in a 13-3 victory against No. 19 Delaware.

BEFORE PENN STATE:
Three-year starter at La Costa Canyon ... As a senior, earned All-America honors and was named the California Player of the Year after collecting 116 ground balls and leading the team to a 23-0 record ... Was a two-time California All-Academic Team member ... Also played football.

PERSONAL:
Son of Steve and Tracey Bogert.