Northwestern University Athletics

2026 Women's Lacrosse Roster

January 9, 2026, Evanston, IL: Members of the Northwestern Lacrosse team pose for photos as part of Internal Media Days at Walter Athletics Center in Evanston, IL on Friday, January 9, 2026. (Photo by Ryan Kuttler/Northwestern Athletics)
Jersey Number 13

Kate Ratanaproeksa

  • Height:
    5-4
  • Class:
    First-Year
  • High School:
    Grant High School
  • Hometown:
    Portland, Ore.

Career Highs:

  • Shots….............................1, at Boston College (2/6/2026)
  • Caused Turnovers.............1, vs. Colorado (2/9/2026)
  • Ground Balls......................1, vs. Colorado (2/9/2026)
  • Draw Controls….................3, vs. Colorado (2/9/2026)


Season Highs:

  • Shots….............................1, at Boston College (2/6/2026)
  • Caused Turnovers.............1, vs. Colorado (2/9/2026)
  • Ground Balls......................1, vs. Colorado (2/9/2026)
  • Draw Controls….................3, vs. Colorado (2/9/2026)


2026: Notched two draw controls and fired a shot in Wildcat debut at Boston College (2/6) ... Recorded three draw controls, a ground ball, and a caused turnover against Colorado (2/9).

High School: Team Captain … 2025 USA Lacrosse Magazine All-American … 2025 OGLA All-State Girls Lacrosse Player of the Year … One of 40 seniors in Oregon selected on the 2025 Sports Illustrated seniors in the state to watch list … Three sport varsity athlete all four years of high school (lacrosse, basketball, soccer) … Won back-to-back state championship games for soccer … Played club lacrosse for Oregon Pride.

Lacrosse - 'Cats Fall to Colorado in Home Opener
Tuesday, February 10
Lacrosse - 'Cats Fall to North Carolina in National Championship Game
Sunday, May 25
Lacrosse - NCAA Semifinal Postgame Press Conference (5/23/25)
Saturday, May 24
Lacrosse - Comeback 'Cats Take Down Boston College, 12-11, Advance to National Title Game (5/23/25)
Saturday, May 24