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Krista Harnischfeger Season 2026

PositionM
Height5-8
ClassFreshman
HometownRochester, N.Y.

HIGH SCHOOL / PREP
Joined the varsity lacrosse program in eighth grade and remained a consistent presence throughout her high school career... Developed into a key midfield contributor as a freshman and sophomore under coaches Anthony Yandek and Tim Parinello... Enjoyed a breakout junior season, earning First Team Independent League honors, Private Parochial All-Star recognition, and All-State honors in 2024, along with AGR Honorable Mention and Sectional All-Tournament Team accolades... Helped lead Our Lady of Mercy to Section V Regional and Sectional Championships during her junior campaign... Returned for a productive senior season, posting a 10–6 record and earning Second Team Independent League honors in 2025... Also competed as a multi-sport athlete, playing varsity basketball during her sophomore, junior, and senior seasons... Played club lacrosse for Aces Elite out of Rochester, New York.

PERSONAL
Daughter of Kurt and Lori Harnischfeger... Has two siblings, Karli and Jacob... Comes from a strong athletic family, with a sister currently competing on the Louisville women’s lacrosse team, a cousin who played soccer at Clemson, another cousin competing at Catawba, and a cousin who played professionally for Nashville SC... Plans to pursue a degree in Business at the University of Cincinnati... A Buffalo Bills fan whose favorite athlete is Josh Allen.