15   Kirstin Karfonta Class: Sophomore Hometown: Edmond, Okla. High School: Edmond North Height: 5-9 Position: Defender Club Team: OKC Royals

ACCORDING TO COACH EVANS
"Kirstin has been a key to our defensive success for the last few years. Her ability to accurately switch the point of attack with a 50-yard strike makes it hard for teams to pressure our backline. With her undergoing off-season knee surgery, her recovery back to 100 percent is going to be a key factor for this season."

2003 (Junior)
Named to Academic All-Big 12 Second Team ... Started all 20 games for OU in the defensive backfield ... Part of a defense that held opponents to one goal or less in 14 contests, including four shutouts.

2002 (Sophomore)
Started in 14 games of the 17 played ... Had one shot on goal against Colorado (Oct 25) ... Made 2002 Academic All-Big 12 First Team.

2001 (Freshman)
Started in 13 games ... Had one assist in OU's 2-1 win over in-state rival Oklahoma State on Nov. 2 ... Member of offense that set school records in goals (36) and points (99).

High School
Lettered four years at Edmond North High School under coach David Bolds ... All-State selection her senior year ... Was also all-district (2000) and all-conference (1998) pick ... 2001 Edmond Sun all-city honoree ... Played club soccer for the OKC Royals '82 team which won the 2001 state championship ... Was a three-year captain for the Royals (1999-2001) ... Member of the Oklahoma Olympic Development Team.

Personal
Born April 23, 1983, in Oklahoma City, Okla. ... Daughter of Richard and Kathy Karfonta ... Has a younger brother and younger sister ... A blackbelt and two-time Junior National Tae Kwon Do champion ... University Studies.