Feb. 7, 2007

Catherine Fitzsimmons
5-11, Goalkeeper
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Michigan Hawks
Ann Arbor Pioneer High School
Born: Nov. 24, 1988

Honors/Statistics: 4 year varsity soccer player for Ann Arbor Pioneer High School...voted to the Michigan High School Coaches' All Regional Team...All-State 3rd Team...Co-Captain for Spring 2007 season...3 year member of the...Michigan Hawks, a team ranked in the top five the last four years...2 time State Champions...Region II Champions 2005...USYS Semi-Finalist 2005...Played at Washington Area Girls Soccer Raleigh Shootout, Disney Showcase, NSR Cup and Adidas Final IV tournaments...Also played four years of varsity basketball...Top rebounder in 2003 and 2004 for the Pioneers, Top Scorer in 2006.

Chris Huston on Fitzsimmons: "Cat is no stranger to this prestigious University. She is the 10th person from her family to attend Rice University. We are so excited that she has chosen to keep the legacy alive and play for the Rice Owls Soccer Team. Cat is a vocal, physical, strong goalkeeper that has the ability to dominate her box with the up most confidence. She will be challenging for the starting position in goal for the Owls this season."

Fitzsimmons on Rice: "I knew that Rice was the perfect school for me because of the challenging atmosphere both on and off the field. It gives me an opportunity to make an immediate impact on a team that is going in an exciting direction. I am excited to attend Rice; I am also honored to have the opportunity to play with such an awesome team that has endless potential and ability."