Lindsay Peterson Hometown: Mt. Carroll, IL High School: Mt. Carroll Height: 6-0 Position: Defensive Specialist Birthdate: 10/08/1983

AS A FRESHMAN: Walk-on member of the 2002 Irish team … was able to make her first career appearance against Providence, posting her first career kill and dig in the match … played two games against the Friars.

PREP AND PERSONAL: Three-sport standout at Mount Carroll High School … earned letters in volleyball, basketball and track and field … two-time team captain in volleyball … earned team MVP honors and all-conference accolades from 1999-2001 … earned regional championship in volleyball and basketball in 1999 … volleyball statistics from 2001 include 55 aces, 106 blocks and 239 kills … competed in the Pepsi Cola All-Star Classic in 2001 (volleyball) … member of the National Honor Society while serving as Student Council President, yearbook editor and was a four-year band member … daughter of Ann and Dan Peterson … oldest of two children … born Oct. 8, 1983, in Freeport, Ill. … enrolled in the College of Arts and Letters.