Katie Ciesiulka

Height:
5-4
Class:
Freshman
High School:
Neuqua Valley
Hometown:
Naperville, Ill.

Career Highlights

BIG EAST All-Academic (2014-15, 2015-16)

2015: Did not play as a redshirt freshman

2014: Did not play as a true freshman.

Prior to Marquette: Katie was a four-year letter winner at Neuqua Valley High School ... Named co-captain during her senior season ... Two-time all-conference honoree and was named to the all-state team during her senior season ... Named to the Naperville Sun All-Area Team during her senior season ... Scored 24 goals during the last three years of her career and also recorded 22 assists during that time.

Personal: Born on September 28, 1995 in Naperville, Illinois ... Daughter of Nancy and Phil Ciesiulka ... Has one brother, Bryan, and one sister, Jenny ... Majors in education.

MEET THE 'FAMILY'- August 2015

Who is your biggest inspiration (athletic or otherwise)?
Biggest inspiration is my brother. He loves soccer and has worked incredibly hard to get to where he is.

Favorite sport other than soccer?
To play, volleyball. To watch, football.

Favorite thing to do in Milwaukee?
Summerfest

Is there anything that others are surprised to learn about you?
I met David Beckham, and during one of his games he took his jacket off and gave it to me before he went to warm up.

Favorite vacation destination?
Hawaii

What type of music do you prefer to listen to? Any favorite artists?
Country. I love Zac Brown Band and Ed Sheeran.