Kelly Hulpa Class: Senior Hometown: Washington, Pa. High School: Trinity Position: 3B

2000: Kelly Hulpa made 45 starts at third base while playing every game of her rookie season for the Panthers...was honored as the Rookie of the Week (3/20/00) by the Big East Conference for hitting 7-for-13, driving in six runs, hitting a double and two home runs in four games...was second on the team in a number of categories, including doubles (four), total bases (47), home runs (six), RBI (18), and walks (eight).

High School: Received all-section honors her junior and senior years...held the career record at Trinity High School for triples and home runs...also lettered in basketball...a two-time letterwinner and most valuable player for soccer...named a "Who's Who Among American High School Students"...played for the Allegheny Hurricanes and the Pittsburgh Pride...was a member of the National Honor Society and an Academic Scholar.

Personal: Born Feb. 28, 1981...daughter of Bill and Janice Hulpa....has one sister...a history major.