23 Kara Lovik
Kara Lovik
  • Height:
    5-7
  • Year:
    Sr.
  • Hometown:
    Cedar Rapids, Iowa
  • High School:
    Jefferson
  • Position:
    D

Bio

A second team all-conference pick as a defender in 2011, Lovik has anchored Simpson's back line for the last three seasons. Along with fellow seniors Chelsea Winegard and Megan Petersen, the Storm return one of the top defenses in the Iowa Conference in 2012. Lovik is a three-year letterwinner and an academic all-conference performer.

2011 (junior)
Started all 21 games as a defender ... named second team all-conference ... helped lead a Simpson defense which ranked third in the league in goals against average (1.17) and shutouts (10) ... named academic all-conference ... earned a varsity letter. 

2010 (sophomore)
Appeared in 17 games, starting 12 ... scored first career goal ... put five of her nine shots on goal ... earned a varsity letter. 

2009 (freshman)
Started all 19 matches ... helped anchor a Simpson defense which allowed the third-fewest goals in the Iowa Conference ... took eight shots, putting two on goal ... earned a varsity letter.

High School
A 2009 graduate of Cedar Rapids Jefferson High School ... coached by Ash Brannan ... a three-time, second team all-conference and all-metro performer ... named academic all-conference as a senior ... served as captain during senior campaign ... helped the J-Hawks qualify for the state tournament in 2006 and 2009 ... also lettered three times in swimming ... active in band and choir ... a member of the National Honor Society.

Personal
Born Jan. 4, 1991 ... daughter of Sue and Gary Lovik ... majoring in athletic training with plans of becoming a physical therapist ... has one sister, Kim (21), who also attends Simpson ... last name is pronounced Low-vick.

Career Statistics
Yeargp-gsgaptsshsh%sogsog%gwgpk-att
200919-190008.0002.25000-0
201017-121029.1115.55600-0
201121-210003.00031.00000-0
201218-1802212.0006.50000-0
Totals75-7012432.03116.50000-0

* updated through 2012 season