Alex Garrity Class: Sophomore Hometown: Rutledge, Pa. High School: Strath Haven Height / Weight: 5-9 / 168 Position: M Experience: SO

Alex Garrity emerged as a solid midfielder for Penn State last year and played in nearly every game for the Nittany Lions. The talented Pennsylvania native will be counted on to continue his growth and help the Lion midfielders this season.

LION CAREER:

2008:Garrity played in ten games for Penn State, collected five ground balls and took four shots.

HIGH SCHOOL/PERSONAL:
Garrity was a four-year letterman at Strath Haven High School where he served as team captain twice (junior and senior years). He scored 270 points off 122 goals and 148 assists, including a 45 goal, 47 assist senior campaign. Garrity also lettered in soccer and was a National Honor Society member. He is the son of Paul and Margie Garrity and has a younger sister, Emily. His mother played lacrosse and field hockey at West Chester and his father played lacrosse at Drexel. Garrity is an actuarial science major.

COACHES VIEW:
"Alex has a great motor and we expect to use him in many situations this spring. He may run on a regular unit, but will be used in set clearing situations also. As he learns to control his emotional nature, he can be a very effective offensive threat with the ball. He is very good at dodging and shooting in tight to the goal. His outside shooting is improving, but he must get stronger to shoot with outside range." - Coach Thiel