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Chelsea Kirk

Class:
First-Year
Position:
Goalkeeper
Hometown:
Hunt Valley, Md.
High School:
Roland Park Country School
Height:
5-4

2010 (Senior): Played in three games for the nation's fifth ranked scoring defense ... Dartmouth did not miss a beat with her in cage, sporting a career-best 4.13 goals against average and .600 save percentage ... Made one save in each of her apppearances over Siena, April 6, Columbia, March 17 and Vermont, March 3.

2009 (Junior):
• IWLCA Academic Squad
Bout with mono kept her off the practice and playing field for more than half of the season ... Saw nine minutes of action in relief against #4 Duke, May 3 ... Contributed to the 13-6 win over Harvard on April 15.

2008 (Sophomore): Appeared in three contests for Dartmouth getting the start in her home state against Maryland, March 15 ... Also saw action in wins over UMass on March 6 and New Hampshire on March 2.

2007 (Freshman): Played in 10 games as a rookie, making three starts and splitting time with classmate, Wadland ... Posted a goals against average of 9.32 and made 27 saves ... Snagged five saves in the final 34 minutes against Princeton on April 21 ... Started against Vermont and made three stops in the win, April 3 ... Made her first collegiate start in the 11-5 win over Columbia in which she played all 60 minutes and made six saves on March 25.

Before Dartmouth: Played both lacrosse and field hockey at Roland Park ... Named a US Lacrosse All-American in 2006, also earning all-conference honors and the school's Excellence in Lacrosse and Defense Award ... Helped her team to conference championships in field hockey in 2003 and 2005.

Personal: Daughter of Harvey and Joy Kirk ... Majoring in English with a creative writing concentration ... Mother played field hockey, basketball and lacrosse at Denison University

CHELSEA KIRK STICK CHECK

My favorite food is: String cheese.

My favorite inspirational quote is: "Shoot for the moon and if you miss it you will land among the stars."

What inspires and motivates me is: My teammates. I know they will always give all they have and that pushes me to work even harder.

When I grow up I want to be: A top sports agent.