University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
#24 Chrissy Forster
Sophomore
Guard
5'8"
Lewisberry, Pa. / Trinity
MAJOR: Biology
As a Lady Cat
Chrissy played in 15 games as a true freshman in 2006-07 and averaged nearly one point per game. She also had five rebounds, four assists and eight steals. Chrissy shot 13.3% (2-15) from the field, 10.0% (1-10) from three-point range and 83.3% (5-6) from the free-throw line.
Chrissy’s numbers should rise this season with more playing time at the point guard position.
In limited action as a freshman, Chrissy posted highs of three points against Concord (WV) University on January 13, 2007 and three points against Indiana University (PA) in the East Region Semifinals on March 10, 2007. Chrissy grabbed one rebound on five occasions and dished out one assist on four other occasions.
At Trinity High School
Chrissy was a three-year starter who helped lead Trinity High School to the 2006 Mid Penn Commonwealth championship and a trip to the Pennsylvania AA Eastern Semi-Finals as a senior. She also guided her team to the 2005 District III AA title and a berth in the PIAA Easter Finals. Chrissy, a team captain, averaged eight points per game on her way to being named to the Harrisburg Patriot News Big 15 Team.
She also grabbed 95 rebounds, had 65 assists, made 55 steals and connected on 24 three-point field goals. Chrissy, selected to the Sentinel All-Hustle Team, shot 44.0% from the field, 67.0% from three-point range and 66.0% from the free-throw line in 2005-06 In addition, she led Trinity to three consecutive championships at the Gettysburg Holiday Tournament from 2004 through 2006.
Along with her athletic accomplishments, Chrissy, the 2006 Senior Class Best Female Athlete, was a Student Council Officer, a Peer Counselor, a Shamrock Ambassador (represented school at public functions) and a member of the Key Club and Pep Club.
Chrissy played for Head Coach Harry DeFrank at Trinity High School.