Elmira Notre Dame soccer star Young makes Hofstra commitment official
Young was joined by her coach, school staff, family, friends, and teammates for a ceremony at the Notre Dame gymnasium after officially signing her National Letter of Intent earlier in the day to play Division I women's soccer at Hofstra University on Long Island.
Key points
- She said she's looking forward to essentially starting from scratch as a college player following a Notre Dame varsity career that started in seventh grade and featured two Section 4 championships.
- In the meantime, Young will compete in track & field for the first time, starting this winter with Notre Dame's indoor team and continuing with the spring outdoor season.
- "I was a little bit nervous at first, but once I got up there I was just really excited to finally make it official," said Young, whose full name is Mary Katherine.
More: MK Young's legacy at Notre Dame defined by goals, wins, and leadership Despite her offensive skills, Young is headed to Hofstra as an outside back or center back.
Additional details
- That included 38 goals and two assists in only 13 games this season while being the center of attention for opponents trying to keep Notre Dame from scoring.
- There was no school for Elmira Notre Dame on Wednesday, Nov.
- Young added she is looking forward to competing in the Interscholastic Athletic Conference in track while getting more time with friends and teammates, which factored into her decision to try track.
- Young lives in West Elmira with her dad, Brent Young, and younger siblings Liz and Jake.
- I'm just very grateful for the opportunity," Young said of playing Division I soccer.
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