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General Information
A strong addition to UNC's midfield corps • a Top 15 recruit by Top Drawer Soccer.
ODP, National Teams & Club Soccer
Member of U17 Women's National Team player pool 2008-09 • member of U15 Girls' National Team as a defender in 2008 • member of Region III ODP Team 2007-08, 2010-11 and Tennessee ODP Team 2007-10 • played with Brentwood Soccer Club 2009-11, FC Alliance 2007-08, KFC 2005-06 and Cookeville United (boys team) 2003-04 • has played in multiple camps, friendlies and internationals with U15 Team, Region III ODP squad and Tennessee ODP unit, competing in Florida, California, Sweden, Denmark, Costa Rica, South Korea and Canada • team captain of GNT U15s at Nike Friendlies in California • an All-Star at the 2008 adidas ESP Camp • team captain and MVP in 2008 with Region III ODP team in Costa Rica • led Brentwood Soccer Club to four Division I state championships and three Region III Premier League titles.
Prep
Graduated from Livingston Academy on May 21, 2011 • played center midfield and forward there • was the Gatorade State Player of the Year her junior and senior years • NSCAA Scholar All-America as a senior • NSCAA All-Region Team every year from 2008-11 • named All-America by ESPN Rise as a senior and was named an ESPN Rise All-Star from 2007-11 • four-time All-State selection by both the coaches and the media • named All-Region and All-District four times each and was a three-time district MVP selection • as a senior she had 58 goals and 27 assists • the goal total was the third most in a season in state history and the assist total tied the state record • finished third in career goals in Tennessee with 163 and tied for second in assists with 87, passing UNC great Cindy Parlow's 86 in the process • won 2010-11 NSCAA Senior Excellence Award • member of National Honor Society, FCA, Young Life, Interact, Science Club, Beta Club and Leadership Club.
Personal
Kathryn Rose Nigro is the daughter of Anthony Nigro and Elizabeth Dellapace-Nigro • was born March 8, 1993 in Coral Springs, Fla. • is one of nine children • undeclared major • her oldest brother is a member of the Navy while the next two are members of the U.S. Army • extremely active in community service projects including flood relief, coats for the needy, food drives, blood drives, adopt an elderly neighbor program, soldiers' gift boxes and soccer coaching for elementary school students • active in Pass Back, collecting used soccer cleats and shin guards for children in Costa Rica.
Up Close With Kat Nigro
Section #1: Soccer
1. The best thing about being a Tar Heel soccer player is being on this amazing team with these talented girls.
2. My favorite thing about competing for Coach Dorrance is his honesty.
3. Since last year the aspects of my training I've worked on the most are my fitness and strength.
4. My best friend on another college soccer team is Gilda Doria from Duke.
5. My greatest strength as a soccer player is my versatility.
Section #2: Interests
1. Away from the soccer field and academic pursuits, I like to spend time with my family and friends, be outside and grow in the Lord.
2. The best movie I've seen recently is Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2!
3. If I could compete in another sport at UNC it would be tennis.
4. The music acts I'd most like to see in person are te Dave Matthews Band or Arcade Fire.
5. The personal interest I have that might surprise my teammates is I love the Food Network channel.
Section #3: Food & Beverage
1. After a game at Fetzer Field, I'd like to see a buffet spread at McCaskill that included fruit and pasta.
2. My favorite beverage is chocolate milk.
3. My favorite food made by a relative is any food my Dad makes!
4. My favorite place to eat in Chapel Hill is Italian Pizzeria III.
5. My favorite guilty pleasure food wise is ice cream.
Section #4: Personality
1. If I possessed the gift of time travel I'd like to go to a Beatles concert.
2. My most prized personal possession is my cross necklace.
3. If I could go to dinner with a famous person it would be Johnny Depp.
4. My dream job is to play in the WPS or become a missionary.
5. The most interesting person I've met at UNC is Kealia Ohia.
