Honors

• 2015 Academic All-Big Ten
• 2016 Academic All-Big Ten
• 2017 Academic All-Big Ten

Senior - 2017

• Played in 14 games for Illinois, earning eight starts
• Fired four shots on the season, putting one on goal

Junior - 2016

• Made 17 appearances for the Orange and Blue, earning the start at Penn State (Sept. 30)
• Took three shots on the season, putting one on frame
• Played a season-high 51 minutes at Iowa (Oct. 16)

Sophomore - 2015

• Played in 16 games for Illinois this year, earning one start against Iowa (Oct. 15)
• Scored her first-career goal against Nebraska (Oct. 18)
• Took five shots on the season, putting one on goal
• Fired a season-best three shots against Nebraska (Oct. 18)

Freshman - 2014

• Made 17 appearances for the Illini, earning three starts
• Tallied an assist in her freshman debut against Nebraska on Sept. 14
• Racked up 463 minutes on the field for the season
• Fired four shots, one on goal

High School

• Team captain of Zionsville SC club team that was a finalist at the 2013 ODP national championship
• Part of club team's state cup championship in 2012 and runner-up finishes in 2010, 11-13
• Named to Indiana ODP state team in 2009-10, 13
• Helped high school win sectional titles in 2012-13
• Was an ISCA All-State Academic honoree and ICGSA All-State honorable mention in 2013
• Earned three varsity letters in soccer (2011-13)
• Was an Eagle Scholar and on the high honor roll

Personal

• Full name is Katherine Claire Ratz
• Goes by Kat or Katherine
• Born March 8, 1996
• Parents are Andy and Annette Ratz
• Has three siblings, Caroline, Lizzy and Andrew
• Plans to major in physical therapy
• Hobbies outside of soccer include hanging out with friends and family and playing basketball
• Favorite athlete is Peyton Manning because he gives back to his community, appreciates his sport, has a great work ethic and doesn't take himself too seriously
• Her club coach, Mike Beckner, most influenced her athletic career by helping her see her full potential and pushing her to be her best