2019 Women's Soccer Roster
Jacobellis, Kathryn
Jersey Number 8
Kathryn Jacobellis
- Position:
- D
- Class:
- Senior
- Major:
- Finance
- Hometown:
- Fountain Hills, Ariz.
- High School:
- Scottsdale Preparatory Academy
Bio
WHY LEHIGH? “Of course, the gorgeous campus, change of seasons, the chemistry of the soccer team and the academics.”
AS A SENIOR (2019): Did not see action due to injury.
AS A JUNIOR (2018): Did not see action due to injury ... Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2017): Started first four games of the season on the back line before suffering season-ending injury … Part of a defense that allowed just two goals in those four games … Made collegiate debut in opener vs. Monmouth (8/18) … Helped Lehigh pitch its second straight shutout at Penn (8/25) … Also played at Temple (8/27) and vs. Towson (8/31) ... Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A FRESHMAN (2016): Did not see action.
BEFORE LEHIGH: A four-year letterwinner for the varsity soccer team at Scottsdale Preparatory Academy … Named her high school’s MVP …Was invited to the ECNL (Elite Clubs National League) Players Development Program National Training Camp as a sophomore .... Earned elite club level status and was recognized as one of the top high school aged soccer players in the United States … A multi-sport athlete, won a state championship with Scottsdale Preparatory Academy for varsity cross country and track and field … Won a state title in the 1600m relay and was a runner-up in the 400m … Strong in the classroom, receiving Magna Cum Laude on the National Latin Exam in 2013 … Also a finalist for the P.E.O. scholarship for high school women across the country … Received the Academic Excellantia Award all four years, maintaining a weighted GPA of 4.5 or higher throughout entire academic career … In the community, was a six-year member of the Sonoran Centennial chapter of the National Charity League … Accumulated over 300 hours of community volunteer work with over 20 Philanthropies, serving in many positions over tenure … Was Vice President for the National Junior Classical League as both a sophomore and junior … Also co-founded Kicks for Kids, an established and organized program for soccer families from across the Phoenix metro area to donate used soccer cleats to needy families in Arizona and Mexico.
CAREER STATISTICS
GETTING TO KNOW KATHRYN
Nickname: Kat
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The East Coast vibe
Major & Why: Biomedical Engineering because I'd like to research sports injury prevention.
Favorite Place on Campus: The coffee shop in the basement of the library
Favorite Food: Salmon
Favorite Color: Maroon
Favorite Musical Artist: Taylor Swift
Favorite Movie: Harry Potter series
Favorite TV Show: Grey’s Anatomy
Favorite Website: Netflix
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Julie Foudy
Favorite Pro Team: Reál Madrid
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Steph Curry
Hobbies: Read, Listen to music, Hike, Run, Golf
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Sports Illustrated
Place I'd Like To Visit: Paris
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Dancing
Dream Job: A doctor on Grey’s Anatomy
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: I was born eight minutes before my twin sister
If I Didn't Play Soccer, I Would Play: I would run track and field
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Buy a private island and use it as a homeless shelter for animals, travel the world
AS A SENIOR (2019): Did not see action due to injury.
AS A JUNIOR (2018): Did not see action due to injury ... Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2017): Started first four games of the season on the back line before suffering season-ending injury … Part of a defense that allowed just two goals in those four games … Made collegiate debut in opener vs. Monmouth (8/18) … Helped Lehigh pitch its second straight shutout at Penn (8/25) … Also played at Temple (8/27) and vs. Towson (8/31) ... Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A FRESHMAN (2016): Did not see action.
BEFORE LEHIGH: A four-year letterwinner for the varsity soccer team at Scottsdale Preparatory Academy … Named her high school’s MVP …Was invited to the ECNL (Elite Clubs National League) Players Development Program National Training Camp as a sophomore .... Earned elite club level status and was recognized as one of the top high school aged soccer players in the United States … A multi-sport athlete, won a state championship with Scottsdale Preparatory Academy for varsity cross country and track and field … Won a state title in the 1600m relay and was a runner-up in the 400m … Strong in the classroom, receiving Magna Cum Laude on the National Latin Exam in 2013 … Also a finalist for the P.E.O. scholarship for high school women across the country … Received the Academic Excellantia Award all four years, maintaining a weighted GPA of 4.5 or higher throughout entire academic career … In the community, was a six-year member of the Sonoran Centennial chapter of the National Charity League … Accumulated over 300 hours of community volunteer work with over 20 Philanthropies, serving in many positions over tenure … Was Vice President for the National Junior Classical League as both a sophomore and junior … Also co-founded Kicks for Kids, an established and organized program for soccer families from across the Phoenix metro area to donate used soccer cleats to needy families in Arizona and Mexico.
CAREER STATISTICS
| Season | GP-GS | G | A | Pts. | Sh. | Shot% | SOG | SOG% | GW | PK-Att |
| 2017 | 4-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -- | 0 | -- | 0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 4-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -- | 0 | -- | 0 | 0-0 |
GETTING TO KNOW KATHRYN
Nickname: Kat
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The East Coast vibe
Major & Why: Biomedical Engineering because I'd like to research sports injury prevention.
Favorite Place on Campus: The coffee shop in the basement of the library
Favorite Food: Salmon
Favorite Color: Maroon
Favorite Musical Artist: Taylor Swift
Favorite Movie: Harry Potter series
Favorite TV Show: Grey’s Anatomy
Favorite Website: Netflix
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Julie Foudy
Favorite Pro Team: Reál Madrid
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Steph Curry
Hobbies: Read, Listen to music, Hike, Run, Golf
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Sports Illustrated
Place I'd Like To Visit: Paris
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Dancing
Dream Job: A doctor on Grey’s Anatomy
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: I was born eight minutes before my twin sister
If I Didn't Play Soccer, I Would Play: I would run track and field
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Buy a private island and use it as a homeless shelter for animals, travel the world
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