Penn State records second consecutive shutout, Herold scores game-winner
AS A FRESHMAN IN 2011: Started 12 of the 16 games she played in the backfield for the Nittany Lions during her freshman season ... Started and played all 70 minutes in Penn State's first two contests of the season against Old Dominion (8/26) and at No. 3 Virginia (8/28) ... Helped anchor a shutout in the 3-0 win over the Cavaliers ... Additionally saw 70 minutes of action in contests at Princeton (9/8), at Iowa (9/25) and at Lafayette (10/11).
HIGH SCHOOL: A three-time letter winner in field hockey, was a First Team All-State Pick her senior year at Lancaster Mennonite High School under head coach Cicely Berkey...Earned First Team Lancaster-Lebanon All-League in both her junior and senior seasons...Was also a four-year letter winner in basketball and started all four years on the hardwood...Earned team defensive MVP her sophomore year...Made the honor roll all four years of high school and was a member of the National Honor Society.
PERSONAL: Full name is Katie Andrews ... Born on March 29, 1993 in Lancaster, Pa. ... Parents are Randy and Christine Andrews ... Has an older brother, Cody (21) and a younger sister, Colleen (17) and brother, Clayton (14) ... Plans on majoring in Agriculture and minoring in Business.
ON CHOOSING PENN STATE: "I chose Penn State because it has a well-known agriculture program and also a competitive field hockey program. Also, the atmosphere of Penn State is indescribable to be in."
