Taylor Katz

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Class: Sophomore Hometown: Jericho, NY High School: Jericho

Height: 5-5 Position: Forward Major: Pre-arts and sciences

2011: Appeared in 17 games and started 12 in first season with Colonials...Her 12 starts were more than any other rookie on team...Scored two goals for four points on the season...Ranked fifth on the team with 17 shots...Scored game-winning goal in 2-1 victory over Gardner-Webb (Sept. 16) ...Named to GW Department of Athletics and Recreation Academic Dean's List...Named to Fall 2011 and Spring 2012 Atlantic 10 Commissioner's Honor Rolls.

High School: Five-year varsity soccer player at Jericho (NY)...Three-time All-County Class A honoree...Earned team MVP award during freshman and junior seasons...Led team to three-straight Nassau County Tournaments...Named Rookie of the Year in 2006...Captained her senior season...Also played for Albertson Fury, Long Island Fury and ENY Olympic Development Program (ODP) club teams...Member of U.S. Region I Pool in 2007...Four-year Tourette Syndrome Ambassador and Buddy Program member...Four-year Ally-Oop for Autism volunteer...Participated in Jammin' Jayhawks for special needs kids...Wrote for JerEcho Newspaper for two years.

Personal: Taylor Paige Katz...Born November 26, 1993...Daughter of Christine and Steven Katz...Has one older sister, Hayley...Intended major is undecided.

Coach Vogel's Scouting Report

"I saw Taylor play against fellow 2011 Meg Murphy two years ago and knew the two of them would be an unstoppable duo up front for GW. Taylor is quick and feisty. Her runs are dynamic and she is always looking to score. Defenders can't stand dealing with her because she lulls them to sleep and then flies in behind them. We are counting on Taylor to be a threat from Day one here at GW."

Katz on George Washington

"I chose GW because I want to attend an institution that will prepare me for my future while at the same time challenge me to grow as an athlete. GW, being in the heart of DC, provides opportunities that few other colleges can claim, and I am excited to experience all that the Capital has to offer. I believe I can make GW Women's Soccer better by bringing passion, determination, and energy to every training session and game. I feel that the success of a team has a lot to do with the bonds that the players share with each other, and hopefully I will form bonds as strong as the ones I have with my club and high school teammates."