Spring 2012 Women's Lacrosse Roster
Kelsey Yenco
- Position:
- M
- Class:
- First Year
- Major:
- Arts and Sciences
- Hometown:
- Glen Rock, N.J.
- High School:
- Glen Rock High School
WHY LEHIGH? “I chose Lehigh because I know it will be a rewarding endeavor to both study and compete for such a prestigious institution. I am also a proud legacy of the University, as both my grandfather and uncle are alumni.”
ON COACH REDFERN: “To date, my favorite element of Coach Redfern's style is her hands-on approach to coaching. I am looking forward to playing for her. While she demands excellence, her positive attitude and depth of knowledge lends itself to developing the success of our team.”
AS A FRESHMAN (2012): Strong freshman campaign at both ends of the field, posting 13 points behind seven goals and six assists … One of six Mountain Hawks to start all 16 games … Also added 25 groundballs, 25 draw controls and 12 caused turnovers … Was second on the team in groundballs and third in caused turnovers … Scored a goal against Holy Cross (4/14) … Impressed with four groundballs and three caused turnovers vs. #13 Penn State (4/11). Both marks tied career highs … Had a goal, groundball, caused turnover and two draw controls in win over New Hampshire (4/7) … Scored a goal and added three groundballs at Villanova (3/27) … Dished an assist against archrival Lafayette (3/24) … Assist and two draw controls at Bucknell (3/17) … Tallied a career-high three assists in rout of Binghamton (3/24). Added four draw controls … Posted a goal, four groundballs and three draw controls in Patriot League opener at Colgate (3/10) … Scored a career-high two goals while adding six draw controls at #2 North Carolina (3/6) … Dished first-career assist against Temple (3/1) … Scored a goal and added four groundballs in collegiate debut vs. Marist (2/18).
BEFORE LEHIGH: Capped off stellar high school career by leading Glen Rock in every statistical category as a senior … Finished 2011 with 60 goals, 41 assists and 71 groundballs … Departs as the school’s single-game record holder for points (12) and assists (seven) … Four-year varsity letterwinner and two-year captain … Earned First Team All-County, First Team All-League and First Team All-Suburban in both 2010 and ’11 … Also named to the New Jersey Leger’s 2011 Player to Watch List … Five-year player for the Metro Magic Lacrosse Club … Also played varsity basketball … Was named Glen Rock Female Athlete of the Year in 2009 and ’11 … Was a three-year honor roll student and 2011 Senior Scholarship Recipient.
PERSONAL: Yenco’s grandfather James H. Latham Jr. is a Lehigh alum (’53).
CAREER STATISTICS
|
Season
|
GP-GS
|
G
|
A
|
Pts
|
Shots
|
Shot%
|
SOG
|
SOG%
|
GB
|
DC
|
TO
|
CT
|
|
2012
|
16-16
|
7
|
6
|
13
|
30
|
.233
|
23
|
.767
|
25
|
25
|
22
|
12
|
|
Total
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16-16
|
7
|
6
|
13
|
30
|
.233
|
23
|
.767
|
25
|
25
|
22
|
12
|
Major & Why: Undecided (College of Arts and Sciences)
Favorite Food: Italian
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Musical Artist: Nicki Minaj
Favorite Movie: Mean Girls
Favorite TV Show: NCIS
Favorite Website: Wanelo.com
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Erin Andrews
Favorite Pro Team: New York Red Bulls
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Cristiano Ronaldo
Hobbies: Baking, Reading, Shopping, Swimming
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Sports Illustrated
Place I'd Like To Visit: Italy
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: I had always been 25 like my Dad. It wasn’t available, so I choose 20. It was my best friend’s number.
If I Didn't Play Lacrosse, I Would Play: Basketball or Soccer
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Pay off school loans for my sister and I, make sure my parents were well taken care of and travel the world.
