At Delaware: First-year player who will add depth on defense for the Blue Hens as a freshman.

High School: Competed in lacrosse, soccer, and winter track at Chatham High School...four-year starter as a defense wing in lacrosse...two-time honorable mention all county selection and All-Iron Hills Conference...led team to North Jersey semifinals in 2004 and 2005...head coach was former Delaware standout Jen (Root) Fleury...played midfield in soccer...two-time honor student.

Personal: Kara Ann Poggi (rhymes with “bogey”)...born May 3, 1987...daughter of John and Susan Poggi...nursing major at Delaware...would like to work as a labor and delivery nurse...has worked as a volunteer certified emergency medical technician...has also worked as a swimming instructor during the summers...has an older brother and sister...grandfather, Ken Bassow, played college lacrosse at Rutgers.