2007 (Junior): Played in eight games, starting two for the Greyhounds... Scored three goals and assisted on two others for a total of eight points... Took 14 shots, eight on goal... Scored twice and assisted on another goal against Saint Peter[apos]s (10/7)... Made her first collegiate start at Canisius (10/19) and assisted on Theresa Ferraina[apos]s game-winning goal in a 1-0 decision... Started again two days later at Niagara (10/21) and took three shots...Found the net again against Siena (10/26).. Tied for fifth on the team in goals scored and sixth in total points.
2006 (Sophomore): Saw action in three games during her first season on the Evergreen Campus... Appeared against Lehigh (10/3) and Canisius (10/6) at home and against Saint Peter[apos]s (10/29) on the road.
2005 (Freshman): Attended, and played at, Northeastern University... Saw action in five games, making her collegiate debut in a 2-1 win over Long Island (9/11)... Also played club lacrosse at Northeastern, helping the squad earn a spot in the NIADA National Championships.
High School: Earned seven varsity letters, four in soccer and three in lacrosse, at Shaker High School in Latham, N.Y... Named to the New York Girls Soccer All-State Team by the New York State Sportswriters and Coaches Association... Participated in the 2005 Empire State Games, helping the Adirondack team win the gold medal... Scored a goal in the Adirondack[apos]s 5-0 win over Western New York in the Gold Medal Game... Also had an assist in the first round game... Among the state[apos]s top midfielders in goals and assists... Named an All-Star by the Albany Times-Union following her senior season in 2004... Earned Suburban Council Division AA First-Team All-Star mention in 2004, as well... Active in Habitat for Humanity.... Captain of the Blackwatch Premier in the Super Y League... Led Blackwatch to an undefeated season, topping the team in goals and assists, and a New England Regional Championship... The team qualified for the Super Y National Championships.
Personal: Kristina Balfoort... Daughter of Deborah Balcanoff... Born in Latham, N.Y... Has three sisters - Sara, Leanne and Steph - and one brother - Erik... Majoring in communications at Loyola with an advertising and public relations specialization.
Year GP-GS G A P Shots
2005* 5-0 0 0 0 0
2006 3-0 0 0 0 0
2007 8-2 3 2 8 14
Career 16-2 3 2 8 14
* - at Northeastern
