Villanova University

Cary Morrell Class: Senior Hometown: Newport Beach, Calif. High School: Newport Harbor Position: Midfield/Defense Birthdate: 12/19/1980

VILLANOVA: Tenacious player with outstanding physical ability…Dangerous left-sided player…Gives the team a tremendous physical edge...Coming off an off-season lower back surgery.

2001: Played in 13 games on the season, including four in conference action.

2000: Played in 15 games for the `Cats, starting in two contests... Dished out one assist on the season...Assisted on the game-winning goal against Fairfield on Sept. 1.

1999: Played in 16 games as a freshman, making four starts...Scored one goal for two points on the year...Saw time in all six Big East contests, making two starts...First collegiate goal came on Sept. 22 versus Columbia in a 3-2 Villanova victory.

NEWPORT HARBOR HIGH SCHOOL: Earned team MVP honors in 1997- 98 and 1998-99...Received All-League accolades in 1997-98 and 1998-99...Led club team to a league championship in 1997, a San Diego Surf Cup Championship in 1998 and a state semifinals appearance in 1998...A 1996 Scholar Athlete Award Recipient.

PERSONAL: Communications major...Younger of two children of Greg and Carol Morrell...Born 12/19/80.