positionFlast_namePurcellfirst_nameNatalieyearSeniornumber12highschoolUniv. of San Diego HScustom31LhometownSan Diego, Calif.<b>2004 (Freshman):</b>In her first season at Pacific, Natalie appeared in 17 games for the Tigers, including one start. One of the Tigers first rotations at the forward position, Natalie had three shots last season, but gave the Tigers an additional threat on the offensive end.<b>High School:</b>Purcell graduated from University of San Diego High School in San Diego, Calif., where she was a two-time team MVP and was selected to the All-San Diego Western Division First Team. Following her senior season with the Dons, Natalie was selected to participate in the 2004 United States Field Hockey Association (USFHA) Futures Elite program. Purcell has participated in the USFHA Futures program since 2001.<b>Personal:</b>Natalie Purcell is the daughter of Steve and Tana Purcell. She has one sister, Alaina (16). In her second year at Pacific, Natalie is a sociology major and aspires to become either a forensic specialist or a criminal justice attorney.<b>MacDonald on Purcell:</b>"Natalie is an aggressive forward who showed considerable improvement during the spring. She has speed and quickness, in additionto the ability to be in the right place at the right time around the goal."