Kirstyn Atkinson Class: Junior Hometown: Baltimore, Md. High School: McDonogh Height: 5-5 Position: D

2008: Started 10 games and appeared in 17 on defense ... Aided a defense that recorded five shutouts.

2007: Appeared in 19 games and started final nine on defense ... First collegiate start came in 2-0 win over Ohio State on 10/5 ... Took only shot of the season against Purdue in Big Ten Tournament on 11/8 ... Helped anchor a defense that recorded nine shutouts.

High School: Eight-years on PSC Elite Soccer Club ... Team advanced to State Cup semifinals in 2005 and 2006 ... Four-year letter winner ... Captain during senior year ... 2005 all-state selection, 2004 second-team All-Metro ... 2004 and 2005 first-team All-Baltimore County ... 2004 second-team All-IAAM Conference ... Three years on honor roll and Dean's List in 2006.

Personal: Born Kirstyn Brooke Atkinson ... Daughter of Kevin and Laurie Atkinson ... Major is undecided ... Also will play for NU's lacrosse team ... Chose Northwestern over Vanderbilt, UNC, Maryland, Johns Hopkins and Penn State.

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