Danielle Keeley ellen Ott

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Danielle Keeley
Senior
Midfield/Forward • 5-7
Elkton, Md.
North East High School
Career Statistics
Year GP GS G A TP
2005 7 0 0 0 0
2006 14 0 0 0 0
2007 19 0 1 0 2
Totals 40 0 1 0 2
Sh.
0
4
8
12
GWG
0
0
0
0
DS
0
0
0
0
PS
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
Single-Game Highs
Goals: 1, Princeton (Sept. 26, 2007)
Points: 2, Princeton (Sept. 26, 2007)
Meharg on Keeley: “I have great expections for Danielle with
this being her senior year. She’s a great leader and can play
any spot on the front line with complete confidence. She
always has an understanding of the tactical plan and will be
an example for the younger players in the way she works
hard and behaves on the field as a competitor.”
As a junior in 2007: Played in a career-high 19
games, including every ACC contest, playing
minutes at midfield and forward … scored firstcareer goal in the 4-1 win against Princeton on
Sept. 26 on only shot attempt … the two points
against the Tigers are also a personal best …
attempted shots in six games including a career-high
three in the game vs. Northeastern (Sept. 9) … for
the second-consecutive year, earned a spot on the
National Field Hockey Coaches Association National
Academic Squad.
As a sophomore in 2006: Appeared in 14 games
as a sophomore, including seven games vs. ranked
opponents … made her first-career ACC Tournament
appearance in the semifinals vs. #10 Virginia (Nov.
3) … also saw first-career NCAA Tournament action
in the first round vs. #17 Richmond (Nov. 11) …
played minutes in the 1-0 win over #1 Wake Forest
in the national title game (Nov. 19) … attempted her
first-career shot on the second day of the Terrapin
Invitational vs. Northwestern (Sept. 10) … took a
career-high three shots in the win over Appalachian
State in the Terps’ regular-season finale (Oct. 27) …
named to the NFHCA National Academic Squad.
As a freshman in 2005: Appeared in first-career
collegiate contest vs. Michigan (Sept. 2) … saw
playing time in seven games overall on the
forward and midfield lines … also appeared in
games against Stanford (Sept. 11), Pennsylvania (Sept. 21), Rutgers (Oct. 2), Princeton (Oct. 11),
Old Dominion (Oct. 14) and Delaware (Oct. 16).
Before Maryland: Lettered for four seasons as a forward on the North East High School field
hockey squad ... helped team to the Maryland 1A North Region finals three times, winning the title
in 2001 while also advancing to the state semifinals in 2001 and 2004 ... led the county in scoring
in 2003 (16 goals, 13 assists), captaining the team to the Cecil County title ... tallied 25 goals and
16 assists as a senior, helping team to a 15-1 mark and the 2004 Upper Chesapeake Conference
Championship ... an all-county pick twice and a Honorable Mention all-state selection in 2003 ...
posted 56 goals and 37 assists over her career ... Strikers club team were the 2002, 2003 and
2004 National Field Hockey Festival Pool Champions ... also lettered in track twice, winning a gold
medal in the 800m and a bronze in the 1600m at the 2003 Maryland 1A championship ... served
as president of the Student Government and County Council Treasurer ... is also on the Student
Advisory to the Superintendent of Cecil Council Public Schools.
Personal: Accepted into the Smith School of Business and plans to attend pharmacy school after
completing her undergraduate degree at Maryland … team representative on the Student Athlete
Athletic Council (SAAC) … member of the Pharmacy Society on campus ... earned a spot on
Maryland’s Dean’s List in the fall and spring semesters of 2007 and the fall of 2006 … daughter of
Deborah and Paul Keeley ... has a 14-year old brother, Paul III ... Danielle Elizabeth Keeley was
born in Newark, Del., July 20, 1987.
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Ellen Ott
Senior
Back • 5-6
Schwenksville, Pa.
Perkioman Valley High School
Career Statistics
Year GP GS G A TP
2005 13 3 0 1 1
2006 15 0 0 1 1
2007 21 19 7 2 16
Totals 49 22 7 4 18
Sh.
0
3
26
29
GWG
0
0
1
1
DS
1
0
1
2
PS
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
Single-Game Highs
Goals: 2, Villanova (Oct. 26, 2007)
Assists: 1, two times (last vs. Villanova, Oct. 26, 2007)
Points: 5, Villanova (Oct. 26, 2007)
Defensive Saves: 1, Princeton (Sept. 26, 2007)
Meharg on Ott: “Ellen has really grown as a leader on and off the field. Her fitness level and
maturity have grown and she's developed to be a fantastic defender for us.”
International Experience: Attended A Camp in 2005 and B Camp in 2004.
As a junior in 2007: Earned second team NFHCA Mid-Atlantic All-Region honors
… played in all 21 games, earning her starting role in the third game of the season
at #6 Old Dominion (Aug. 31) … helped the defense record a 0.90 goals against
average, which ranked third in the nation … had a defensive save in the win
over Princeton (Sept. 26) … scored a career-high seven goals on the year,
including two against Villanova in a 5-1 win (Oct. 26), also a career best …
had a career evening against Villanova, scoring two goals and collecting five
points, both career highs (Oct. 26) … first-career game-winning goa in the victory
over ODU (Oct. 12) … a goal and an assist in the next game at Delaware (Oct. 14) …
first-career goal was in the win over Ohio State on the first day of the Terrapin Invitational (Sept.
8) … also scored in the ACC win at #12 Duke (Oct. 6) … had a goal in the third meeting against
the #10 Lady Monarchs in the first round of the NCAA Tournament (Nov. 10).
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As a sophomore in 2006:
Clinched Maryland's NCAA
title-game berth, knocking
in the game-deciding
penalty stroke against #8
Connecticut in the semifinal
game (Nov. 16) … played in 15
games in the backfield, eight of those
contests vs. ranked opponents …
helped the defense lead the nation in
goals against average (0.70) and rank
third in shutouts per game average
(0.48) … tied a career high, assisting
on the Terps’ fifth goal in the 5-1 crushing
of #19 American (Oct. 18) … attempted
a career-high three shots in the win over
Appalachian State (Oct. 27).
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Susie Rowe
Senior
Back • 5-7
London, England
Colfe's School
Career Statistics
Year GP GS G A TP
2005 25 25 6 3 15
2006 25 25 12 3 27
2007 21 21 14 6 34
Totals 71 71 32 12 76
Sh.
50
58
77
185
GWG
3
1
3
7
DS
1
0
0
1
PS
0-0
0-0
3-5
3-5
Single-Game Highs
Goals: 2, seven times (last at North Carolina, Oct. 20, 2007)
Assists: 2, at North Carolina (Oct. 20, 2007)
Points: 6, at North Carolina (Oct. 20, 2007)
Defensive Saves: 1 at Duke (Oct. 8, 2005)
Meharg on Rowe: “Susie has concetrated on her skills and worked on releasing the ball quickly,
making her an even more dominant player. She is our field general and when she plays this
way, we are a tremendous team and it starts with her.”
As a freshman in 2005: Midfield backup, behind four-time All-American Lauren Powley, starting
in her place in the team’s first meeting vs. then-No. 1 Wake Forest (Sept. 24) … also earned
starts at Ohio State (Aug. 29) and at Harvard (Sept. 18) … dished out first-career assist in the
7-1 thumping over Rutgers (Oct. 2) … made appearances in 13 games overall, including against
ranked opponents Michigan (Sept. 2), the Demon Deacons, Old Dominion (Oct. 14), at North
Carolina (Oct. 23) and at American (Oct. 26).
Before Maryland: A four-year varsity letterwinner in field hockey at midfield at Perkiomen Valley
High ... scored 17 goals and 16 assists, leading the Vikings to the Pioneer Athletic Conference
title, posting a 19-0-1 record ... conference Player of the Year, first team all-state and second
team National Field Hockey Coaches Association All-American in 2004 ... a first-team all-league
honoree three times, earning second team honors once ... also tabbed the team’s Most Valuable
Player three-straight years ... notched 33 goals and 51 assists over her prep career ... XCalibur
club team won the 2004 National Indoor Championship ... also lettered in lacrosse four times,
tallying 56 goals and 40 assists in her career ... two-time Honor Roll student.
Personal: Majoring in family studies ... youngest of five children of Ellen and Douglas Ott ... older
sister, Amy (31), played field hockey at the University of Massachusetts from 1994-97 ... also has
an older sister, Jill, and has two brothers, Drew (22) and Doug (35) ... Ellen Rita Ott was born in
Norristown, Pa., May 18, 1987.
As a junior in 2007: Received numerous honors, including first team All-America
by the NFHCA and www.womensfieldhockey.com for the second-straight season
… also an All-ACC selection for the second year in a row … first team NFHCA
Mid-Atlantic All-Region … embraced the role of anchoring the defense, helping
the team record a 0.90 goals against average, which ranked third in the nation …
14 goals and six assists for 34 points, all career highs … had three games with two
goals - vs. Northwestern (Aug. 27), Northeastern (Sept. 9) and Delaware (Oct. 14) …
earned a spot on www.womensfieldhockey.com’s national Honor Roll on Oct. 1 … had a four-game
scoring streak from Sept. 8-19, where she scored five goals, including the game winners against
Ohio State (Sept. 9) and at #11 Boston College (Sept. 15) in the ACC regular-season opener …
had the best outing of her career against the Blue Hens, handing out two assists to go along with
her two scores for a personal high of six points … posted the game-winning goal in the win over
Princeton on only shot attempt (Sept. 26) … a goal and an assist in the NCAA Tournament win
over #10 Old Dominion (Nov. 10) … ranked in the top 25 in the nation in points per game (1.62)
and goals per game (21) … a member of the NFHCA National Academic Squad and the All-ACC
Academic team.
As a sophomore in 2006: Followed up a successful freshman campaign with an even stronger
outing, garnering first team All-American honors by the NFHCA … a second team pick by www.
womensfieldhockey.com … first team NFHCA Mid-Atlantic All-Region selection, after earning a
second team nod as a rookie … All-ACC … sealed the Terps’ ACC Tournament semifinal win
scoring back-to-back goals vs. Virginia (Nov. 3), then helped to limit Wake Forest to just one goal
in the final (Nov. 5) and was named all-tournament … her performances in the NCAA semifinal
and championship games earned her a spot on the All-NCAA Tournament team … notched
the first stroke in the stroke-off vs. Connecticut in the semis (Nov. 17) … had three games with
two goals, including back-to-back games vs. Appalachian State (Oct. 27) and then the Cavs in
the conference tournament … helped the Terps clinch a share of the ACC regular-season title,
tallying the only goal in the win over North Carolina (Oct. 22), also earning conference Co-Player
of the Week nods … a key factor on defense, helping Maryland post the top-ranked goals against
average in the nation (0.70), third-best shutout per game average (0.48), while also helping to
tie a school record with 12 shutouts … tied for second on the team with 12 goals, doubling her
output from the previous season.
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As a freshman in 2005: Scored both of
Maryland’s game-winning goals in the
ACC Tournament, en route to earning
Tournament Most Valuable Player …
a second team Mid-Atlantic All-Region
pick ... made an immediate impact
since arriving on campus, starting every
game on defense … the backfield ranked
second in the nation with a 1.01 goals against
average, posting nine shutouts … had a defensive save
in the 2-0 regular-season win at Duke, helping the defense
shutdown the No. 1-ranked offense in the nation (Oct. 8) … posted her
first-career point in the win at Ohio State (Aug. 29) … tallied the game
winner in the ACC opener at Boston College (Sept. 17) … knocked in
the Terps’ first goal in the 2-1 victory at North Carolina (Oct. 23) …
in the semifinals of the conference tournament, tallied back-to-back
late goals against the Blue Devils, knocking in the game-tying
and the game-winning goals less than five minutes apart (Nov.
4) … gave the Terps a 1-0 lead less than five minutes into the
championship game vs. Wake Forest, assisting on Janneke van
Leeuwen’s goal, then knocked in the game-winner off a rebound
with just 41 seconds remaining in the game, leading Maryland to its
first ACC title in five years … earned a spot on the National Field
Hockey Coaches Association National Academic Squad and the
All-ACC Academic team.
Before Maryland: Member of England’s Under-18 team and
served as captain of the East of England Under-17 squad ... East
squad captured the regional tournament title ... attended Colfe’s
School, graduating in 2005.
Personal: A marketing major at Maryland, earning a spot on the
Dean's List in the Spring and Fall 2007 semesters ... daughter of
Josephine and Colin Rowe ... has a sister, Annabelle (19), and two
brothers, Timothy (25) and Christopher (29) ... Susannah Elizabeth
Rowe was born in Lewisham, England, April 14, 1987.
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Sarah Scholl
Senior
Forward • 5-1
Center Valley, Pa.
Southern Lehigh High School
Career Statistics
Year GP GS G A TP
2005 25 21 4 3 11
2006 25 19 2 1 5
2007 21 21 3 5 11
Totals 71 61 9 9 27
Sh.
13
11
25
49
GWG
1
0
1
2
DS
0
0
0
0
PS
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
Single-Game Highs
Goals: 1, nine times (last vs. Boston University, Oct. 7, 2006)
Assists: 2, Princeton (Sept. 26, 2007)
Points: 3, vs. Northwestern (Sept. 10, 2006)
Meharg on Scholl: “Sarah is extremely fit and has a high work rate. Sarah has the leadership and
tactical maturity to play on the forward line, as well as, the midfield. She leads by example and I
know the younger players will thrive under her way.”
International Experience: Named to Northern California USFHA EPTC squad which competed
in the National Championship tournament in the summer of 2006 … also named to U.S. Junior
National Team pool in 2006.
As a junior in 2007: Accumulated three goals and a career-high five assists, tying her personal
best with 11 points … started all 21 games on the forward line … scored goals in a 4-1 win vs.
Ohio State (Sept. 8), a 4-0 shutout against #19 Virginia (Sept. 29) and a 3-1 win over #14 Boston
University (Oct. 7) … the tally against the Terriers was the go-ahead goal … dished a career-high
two assists in the win over Princeton (Sept. 26), including back-to-back goals to give the Terps a
commanding lead in the eventual 4-1 decision … assisted on Maryland’s first goal in the NCAA
Tournament win over Old Dominion (Oct. 12) … named to the NFHCA’s National Academic Squad
for the third-consecutive year … also selected to the All-ACC Academic team for the first time in
her career.
As a sophomore in 2006: Played in every game, starting in 19 … a threat on the offensive third
with her unrelenting movement around the cage … had a goal and an assist for a career-high
three points vs. Northwestern (Sept. 10) on the second day of the Terrapin Invitational … scored
the team’s only goal in regulation vs. #20 Michigan in State College, Pa. (Oct. 1) … attempted a
season-high three shots in the final regular-season game against Appalachian State (Oct. 27) …
named to the NFHCA’s National Academic Squad for the second-consecutive year.
As a freshman in 2005: Made her first-career start in the season opener at Northwestern, tallying
her first-career goal (Aug. 27) … scored on her first two shot attempts of the year, knocking in
goals against the Wildcats and then had the game-winning tally against Stanford in the Terrapin
Invitational (Sept. 11) … also had a goal
on her only attempt in the loss to
then-No. 1 Wake Forest (Sept. 24)
… scored on only shot attempt
against Princeton (Oct. 11) …
started in 21 games, playing in
every game of the season … named
to National Field Hockey Coaches
Association National Academic Squad
and the All-ACC Academic team.
Before Maryland: Four year field hockey
letterwinner at midfield at Southern Lehigh ...
tallied 23 goals and 13 assists, leading team
to the Colonial League title in 2004 ... selected
first team all-conference, all-area, all-state and
team Most Valuable Player as a senior captain
... second team All-Colonial League in 2002 and
2003 ... helped squad to District XI title in 2002
... served as Student Council President for two
years ... four-year member of the dance team and
three-year participant of the Key Club.
Personal: Majoring in food sciences at
Maryland ... along with balancing school
and field hockey, is a fitness instructor in
Maryland’s Campus Recreation Services …
member of the National Society of Collegiate
Scholars … only daughter of Margaret and
Leslie Scholl ... has an older brother,
Zachary (23) ... Sarah Katherine Scholl
was born in Allentown, Pa., March
17, 1987.
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Alicia Grater
Senior/Junior
Goalkeeper • 5-7
Gilbertsville, Pa.
Boyertown Area High School
Career Statistics
Year GP GS Min. GA GAA Saves
2005
Redshirt Season
2006 4 0 69 2 2.02 3
2007 10 0 171 1 0.41 11
Totals 14 0 241 3 0.87 14
SV% ShO
.600
.917
.824
0
0
0
Single-Game Highs
Saves: 4, Virginia (Sept. 29, 2007)
Minutes: 35:00, twice (last at Northwestern, Aug. 27, 2007)
Meharg on Grater: “We had the luxury at Maryland of having two great goalies and we are
confident Alicia will do well in the goal. She is a good oral communicator, very eager, very easy
to hear. Her relationship with the players is one of complete respect. They do as she asks, which
is really nice. She’s respected.”
International Experience: Has participated in the National Futures Program since 2000 and was
a Futures Elite selection in 2005 ... played in the Junior Olympics in 2003 ... also participated in the
National Field Hockey Festival and the National Indoor Tournament from 2002-2004 ... selected
to the Pennsylvania National Futures Tournament team in 2005 … member of the 2006 USFHA
EPT Maryland Thundersticks and was named to Junior National Team pool.
As a sophomore in 2007: Made appearances in 10 games, including ACC games vs. #19 Virginia
(Sept. 29) and at #12 Duke (Oct. 6) … logged a career-high 171 minutes, allowing just one goal
… played a season-high 35 minutes at Northwestern (Aug. 27) … had a career-high four saves
against the Cavaliers … helped the Maryland defense earn six of the team’s eight shutouts … the
Terrapin defense ranked fifth in the nation with a 0.38 shutouts per game average and third with a
0.90 goals against average … earned a place on the National Field Hockey Coaches Association
National Academic Squad for the second time in her career … won the Athletic Department’s and
the ACC’s Community Service Awards.
As a redshirt freshman in 2006: Made her first-career appearance as a Terp at California
(Aug. 29) after redshirtting the previous campaign … played a career-high 35 minutes against
Albany, making a save (Oct. 15) … also saw minutes in the cage against #19 American, making
a career-best two stops … also played minutes in the win over Northwestern on the second day
of the Terrapin Invitational … appeared in two shutout matches, helping the Terps record 12 on
the season, tying a school record.
As a freshman in 2005: A redshirt season … earned a spot on the National Field Hockey Coaches
Association National Academic Squad.
Before Maryland: Lettered four years at Boyertown Area Senior High at the goalkeeper position
... as a senior captain, named team Most Valuable Player, first team The Mercury All-Area and
first team All-Pac-10 Conference ... also earned a spot on the Philadelphia All-Star team ... in her
final year, boasted a .918 save percentage and a 0.82 goals against average ... helped squad to a
conference title in 2002 ... a first team all-conference and Mercury second team all-area selection
that season, as well ... also lettered once in soccer at center midfield and in lacrosse on defense ...
graduated in the top 15 percent of her class ... member of student council, National Honor Society
and Who’s Who Among American High School Students.
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Personal: Majoring in elementary education with minors in special education and second language
education ... member of the Student Athlete Athletic Council (SAAC) at Maryland and is responsible
for public relations … Vice President of Project Sunshine … cites signing a National Letter of Intent
to play for Maryland as biggest athletic thrill ... daughter of Bonnie and Kenneth Grater ... has an
older brother, Jordan (23) ... Alicia Sarah Grater was born in Pottstown, Pa., March 24, 1987.
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Brianna DAvies
Junior
Back/Midfield • 5-5
Annville, Pa.
Palmyra High School
Career Statistics
Year GP GS G A TP
2006 25 25 0 3 3
2007 21 21 1 3 5
Totals 46 46 1 6 8
Sh.
7
4
11
GWG
0
1
1
DS
0
0
0
Single-Game Highs
Goals: 1, Northeastern (Sept. 9, 2007)
Assists: 2, Northwestern (Sept. 9, 2006)
Points: 3, Northeastern (Sept. 9, 2007)
Meharg on Davies: “Brianna is so exciting. Her speed
is unmatched and she can play at any level because of
it. She has learned to use her speed to her advantage
and we will continue to give her a lot of space to use
her speed in.”
International Experience: Participated in the USFHA
Futures Elite program, including playing in the Junior
Olympics while also being selected to the 2005 AmericanCanadian team … also selected to participate in the USFHA’s
Elite Performance Training Center program and was named
to the U.S. Junior National Team pool in 2006 … competed
in the 2008 USFHA National Championship as a member of
the Maryland Thundersticks.
As a sophomore in 2007: A starter in all 21 games
on defense, playing an important role in the Terrapin
backfield, helping the squad record a 0.90 goals
against average, which was the third best in the
nation … scored first-career goal in the 6-0 win
over Northeastern, also adding an assist for a
career-high three points (Sept. 9) … the
goal against the Huskies was also the
game winner … also had assists
at Northwestern (Aug. 27) and
against Temple
(Sept. 30) …
attempted four
shots on the
season.
As a freshman in 2006: The only freshman to
start every game, was a first team Mid-Atlantic
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All-Region pick, selected by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association … primarily a defender,
she helped the defense post a 0.70 goals against average, the best in the nation, and a 0.48 shutout
per game average, which ranked third in the nation … the Terps also had a school record-tying
12 shutouts on the season … had a career-high two assists in the win over Northwestern in the
Terrapin Invitational (Sept. 10) … also assisted on the first goal in the ACC Tournament semifinal
game vs. Virginia (Nov. 3).
Before Maryland: A four-year letterwinner at Palmyra High, helping her team to a 96-8-2 record
over her career … a second team NFHCA All-American as a senior, leading her team to win the
Pennsylvania AA State Championship, the first team at her school to capture the state title in any
sport … dished out 34 assists as a senior, tied for the eighth-most in a single-season by a high school
player … also ranked 12th nationally with 66 career assists … the Cougars were three-time district
champions (2002, 2004, 2005) … a Patriot News first team Big 11 honoree, first team Lebanon
County All-Star and first team all-state twice … was given Palmyra High “Player’s Player Award,”
which was selected by her peers … won a gold medal at the PA Keystone Games from 2000-05,
while also capturing goal at the National Indoor Tournament three times, including 2006 … also a
four-time letterwinner in soccer while at Palmyra, earning All-Mid Penn Conference and Lebanon
County All-Star honors multiple times … was also picked third team Patriot News Big 11.
Personal: Majoring in family science ... an outdoor education counselor in a camp for seventh graders
... only daughter and one of three children of Brenda and Don Davies ... has two older brothers,
Nathan (30) and Trevor (25) ... Brianna Davies was born in Annville, Pa., April 24, 1988.
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Kristina Foster
Junior
Midfield/Back • 5-2
Tabernacle, N.J.
Shawnee High School
Career Statistics
Year GP GS G A TP
2006 22 0 1 0 2
2007 17 0 0 0 0
Totals 39 0 1 0 2
Sh.
4
3
7
GWG
0
0
0
DS
0
0
0
PS
0-0
0-0
0-0
Single-Game Highs
Goals: 1, vs. Albany (Oct. 15, 2006)
Points: 2, vs. Albany (Oct. 15, 2006)
Meharg on Foster: “Kristina has amazing technical skills, great strength and a fantastic attitude.
She has versatility and is always a spark on the field. One of the valuable things about Kristina is
her work rate and what she can bring every second she’s on the field.”
As a sophomore in 2007: Played in 17 games getting time primarily at midfield … among the
game appearances made were in all five ACC games and against #10 Old Dominion in the first
round of the NCAA Tournament (Nov. 10) … attempted a shot vs. Northeastern (Sept. 9) … also
attempted a pair of shots in the win at #11 Boston College in the ACC opener (Sept. 15).
As a freshman in 2006: Played in 22 games, making her first appearance in the season opener
vs. Pacific (Aug. 26) … was one of the top options off the bench in the midfield … attempted
shots in both games of the Terrapin Invitational vs. Temple (Sept. 9) and Northwestern (Nov. 10)
… scored her first-career goal in the win over Albany (Oct. 15) … named to the NFHCA’s National
Academic Squad.
Before Maryland: A four-year starter on the varsity field hockey squad at Shawnee High … was the
only freshman on the varsity squad in 2002, helping the Renegades win the Olympic Conference
and Central Jersey Group 4 championships … won back-to-back Central
Jersey Group 4 titles and Patriot Division crowns as a junior and
senior … a first team all-conference pick in 2004, she was a
repeat selection in 2005, while also garnering first team AllGroup 4, first team all-county, first team All-South Jersey and
first team all-state honors in her final year … voted the county
Player of the Year in 2005 and was one of five players from
the Philadelphia/New Jersey area named to the fourth annual
Bucks County All-Area squad … tallied 33 career goals and 98
career assists … member of the USFHA Futures and Futures
Elite Program …. Spirit of USA squad placed first in the 2003
USFHA National Field Hockey Festival and second in 2004 and 2005
… played in the National Futures Tournament four
times, winning the championship in 2005 …
also participated on the varsity cheerleading
and lacrosse squads three times, and spring
track once … helped the lacrosse team to two
Patriot Division titles … track squad won the 2006
Olympic Division championship.
Personal: Double majoring in psychology and family science
... a National Honor Society student and member of
the Congressional Youth Leadership Council
... also participated with numerous fundraising
opportunities for good causes ... the youngest
child of Denni Foster ... has an older sister,
Melissa (24), and older brother, Jonathan (23) ...
Kristina Foster was born in Seoul, Korea, February
18, 1988.
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Nicole Muracco
Junior
Forward • 5-7
Sewell, N.J.
Washington Township High School
Career Statistics
Year GP GS G A TP
2006 25 23 15 3 33
2007 21 20 14 1 29
Totals 46 43 29 4 62
Sh.
67
56
123
GWG
5
4
9
DS
0
0
0
PS
0-0
0-0
0-0
Single-Game Highs
Goals: 2, five times (last vs. Michigan, Sept. 2, 2007)
Assists: 1, four times (last vs. Ohio State, Sept. 8, 2007)
Points: 4, five times (last vs. Michigan, Sept. 2, 2007)
Meharg on Muracco: “Since Nicole’s been at Maryland, she’s been the finisher. Nicole has evolved
and developed into a playmaker. She is still the finisher, making very challenging shots look very
simple in the end. But she is a much more mature player and is willing to do that work, including
strength and conditioning. It is a great bonus for us.”
International Experience: Two-time participant in the National Futures Tournament ... named to
2006 U.S. Junior National Team pool … participated in the 2008 USFHA National Championship
as a member of the Maryland Thundersticks.
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As a sophomore in 2007: Earned first team NFHCA Mid-Atlantic Region honors for the secondstraight year … opened the season scoring at least a goal in the first five games and in seven of
the first eight games … in the season opener, knocked in a pair of goals against Central Michigan
(Aug. 26), en route to 14 goals on the season, which tied for second on the team … scored twice
in the 3-2 win over #12 Michigan (Sept. 2) … tallied goals in three-consecutive games from Sept.
29-Oct. 6, which included two ACC contests … second on the team in game-winning goals with four
… slammed in the game-winner in back-to-back games at Northwestern (Aug. 27) and at #6 Old
Dominion (Aug. 31) … also responsible for the game-winning tally in the conference victory over
#19 Virginia, 4-0 (Sept. 29) … came up with the deciding tally against the #10 Lady Monarchs,
once again, in the first round of the NCAA Tournament (Nov. 10) … averaged 0.67 goals per
game, which ranked in a tie for 21st in the nation, also helping the Maryland attack rank third with
a 3.65 scoring average and a 3.67 goals per game average … scoring prowess also contributed
to Maryland’s second-ranked scoring margin (+2.75 goals per game).
As a freshman in 2006: The first freshman since 2003 to garner All-America nods, earning
a spot on the third team … voted ACC Rookie of the Year … also garnered All-ACC and MidAtlantic first team All-Region honors … ACC Player of the Week three times, the only player in
the conference to receive the weekly award multiple times … tabbed a third team All-American
by www.womensfieldhockey.com and also a three-time National Rookie of the Week by the same
publication … earned conference and national weekly honors after notching the game-winning
goal at #2 Wake Forest (Sept. 23) … again received both weekly recognitions the following
week after tallying two goals at #8 Virginia (Sept. 29), followed by scoring the overtime goal vs.
#20 Michigan (Oct. 1) … two weeks later, was tabbed with the weekly nods after scoring two of
Maryland’s four goals at Princeton on national television, then knocking in the only score at #3
Old Dominion (Oct. 14) … the team leader with 15 goals and 33 assists, as the offense ranked
third in the country scoring margin (+2.45), and 13th in scoring average (3.15) and goals per
game (3.24) … also tied for the team lead with five game winners … played in all 25 games,
making her first-career start at Stanford (Aug. 27) … was a starter in the last 21 games of the
season and 23 overall.
Before Maryland: A three-sport athlete at Washington
Township High, earning three letters in field hockey … as
a senior, led the Minutemaids to a 16-4-1 record and an
Olympic American Conference championship title … named
first team All-Group IV, first team all-conference, first team
All-Gloucester County, first team All-South Jersey, first
team all-area in after her final campaign … also first team
all-conference, first team All-Group IV and second team
All-South Jersey as a junior … scored a school-record
64 career goals … selected Sportstrak Athlete of the
Week … member of the Spirit of USA Club team
… also lettered in basketball once and three times
in lacrosse … was only the seventh girls lacrosse
player in school history to score 100-career goals
… Minutemaids posted a 16-1 mark in 2006 … won
two conference titles in lacrosse … recognized on
National Student-Athlete Day for achieving excellence
in academics and athletics.
Personal: Majoring in journalism at Maryland ... a peer
counselor, member of student council and National
Honor Society ... oldest daughter of Carol and
Charles Muracco ... has two younger sisters, Devin
(13) and Morgan (16) ... Nicole Muracco was
born in Voorhees, N.J., December 7, 1987.
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Alexis Pappas
Junior
Midfield • 5-7
Mount Joy, Pa.
Donegal High School
Career Statistics
Year GP GS G A TP
2006 25 15 5 2 12
2007 21 21 2 4 8
Totals 46 36 7 6 20
Sh.
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23
47
GWG
2
1
3
DS
0
0
0
PS
0-0
0-0
0-0
Single-Game Highs
Goals: 2, vs. American (Oct. 18, 2006)
Assists: 2, twice (last vs. Boston University, Oct. 7, 2007)
Points: 4, vs. Northwestern (Sept. 10, 2006)
Meharg on Pappas: “Alexis has a rejuvenated attitude that matches her athleticism. I forsee a
great year for Alexis. Physically, she’s a specimen. She is working hard on her technical skills,
especially releasing the ball right away.”
International Experience: A member of Pennsylvania’s Lancaster squad which won a gold
medal at the 2006 National Futures Championship and was selected to the Junior National team
pool … competed in the 2008 USFHA National Championship as a member of the Maryland
Thundersticks.
As a sophomore in 2007: Started all 21 games, splitting time in the midfield and forward lines
… dished out four assists for the season, doubling her assist total from her freshman campaign
… a season-high two assists in a 3-1 win over #14
Boston University (Oct. 7), assisting on the Terps’
final two tallies, including the game winner …
also had assists in the 6-0 win at Northwestern
(Aug. 27), as well as, the 7-0 win at Delaware
(Oct. 14) … notched the game-winning
score in the win over Temple (Sept. 30) …
also had a goal in the first round NCAA
Tournament win over #10 Old Dominion
(Nov. 10) … helped the Maryland offense
rank in the top five in three offensive
categories, including scoring average
(3rd), goals per game (3rd) and scoring
margin (5th).
As a freshman in 2006: Played
in every game, starting on the
forward line 15 times … made
first-career start at Stanford (Aug.
27) … scored first-career goal in the
following game at California (Aug. 29) … the tally
against the Bears was the game winner … had a
career-high four points and two assists in the win over
Northwestern in the Terrapin Invitational, also knocking
in a goal (Sept. 10) … tallied a pair of goals in the 5-1
victory over local-rival #19 American (Oct. 18), also
claiming the game-winning goal … only shot attempt
in the 4-0 triumph of #17 Richmond in the first round
of the NCAA Tournament was good for a goal.
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Before Maryland: Lettered in field hockey four times at Donegal High … led the Indians to a
24-4 record and to the state tournament … named second team All-American by the National
Field Hockey Coaches Association in her final season … a three-time first team all-star, she led
the conference in scoring three times … a second team all-state selection as a junior, was an
all-region and first team all-state pick as a senior … also lettered in soccer twice and in track as
a senior … reached the district tournament in track … posted personal bests of 27.3 in the 200m
and 62.03 in the 400m.
Personal: Majoring in letters and sciences ... voted vice president of the student council and
varsity club secretary ... one of two children of Dawn and John Pappas ... has a younger brother
Arias (15) ... Alexis Pappas was born in Lancaster, Pa., January 20, 1988.
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Alicia Morawski
Junior/Sophomore
Back • 5-7
Grosse Pointe, Mich.
Grosse Pointe South High School
Career Statistics
Year GP GS G A TP Sh. GWG DS PS
2006
Redshirt Season
2007 8 1 0 0 0 0 0
0 0-0
Totals 8 1 0 0 0 0 0
0 0-0
Meharg on Morawski: “Alicia has one of the fastest times in the 40. Her
technical skills have improved tremendously and she is ready to compete
for more solid playing minutes in the backfield.”
As a sophomore in 2007: Made her first-career appearance in a
Maryland uniform in the season opener vs. Central Michigan
(Aug. 26), after spending her freshman season sidelined
because of an injury … saw playing time in eight games
overall, including the 4-0 ACC win over #19 Virginia
(Sept. 29) and in the 5-0 NCAA Tournament win over
#10 Old Dominion (Nov. 10) … was rewarded for her
effort, making her first-career start against Villanova
(Oct. 26) … named to the NFHCA National Academic
Squad for the second-consecutive year.
As a redshirt freshman in 2006: Redshirted the championship
season rehabbing an injury suffered prior to her arrival in College
Park ... named to the NFHCA National Academic Squad.
Before Maryland: A four-year starter on the Grosse Pointe H.S.
field hockey squad ... a four-time all-state pick, earning first team
honors three times ... she led the Blue Devils to the state quaterfinals
as a freshman ... scored 21 goals and had 15 assists as a senior ...
also played two seasons of varsity ice hockey, garnering Miss Michigan
Hockey as a senior ... all-state in ice hockey twice and tallied 28 goals and
17 assists in her final campaign ... participated in the USFHA's Futures
program in 2005 and 2006 ... a three-year letterwinner in soccer, was
named second team all-state as a sophomore ... member of the track
team as a senior, breaking a 20-year old school record in the 200m
dash, running a 26.2 ... also runs a 12.8 in the 100m dash and a
62.2 in the 400m dash.
Personal: Majoring in letters and sciences ... a four-year Scholar Athlete ... member of Student
Government, National Honor Society and Safe Rides ... lists Nicklas Lidstrom of the NHL's Detroit
Redwings as her favorite athlete ... the youngest of four children of Lesley and Longine Morawski
... has three older brothers: Colin (27), Lukas (25) and Taylor (23) ... Alicia Morawski was born in
Grosse Pointe, Mich.
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Meghan Dean
Sophomore
Midfield/Forward • 5-5
Marathon, N.Y.
Marathon Central High School
Career Statistics
Year GP GS G A TP Sh. GWG DS PS
2007 21 8 0 0 0 10 0
0 0-0
Meharg on Dean: “A member of the U.S. Under-21 National Team, Meghan is an exciting player
to watch. She has unmatched speed with the ball with her strength being carrying the ball past
defenders and delivering the pass. She can only make Maryland's attacking unit stronger.”
International Experience: Named to the U.S. U21 National Team in 2006, traveling to China for five
games in the spring of 2007 … tied for lead on the U.S. junior squad with two goals on the tour …
helped the U21 team to first place at the 2006 CanAm Challenge …
member of the USFHA HPC Maryland Thundersticks in 2006 and
2008 … selected to the U19 Futures Holland Tour in 2006.
As a freshman in 2007: Made the transition from playing
forward to back, helping the defense to a 0.90 goals against
average, which ranked third in the nation … played in all 21
games, including eight starts … one of just two freshmen
on the team to play in every game … also saw time on
the forward line … attempted a season-high three shots
in the win at Northwestern (Aug. 27) … had a pair of
shots against #6 Michigan (Sept. 2) and Temple (Sept.
30) … the only Maryland freshman named to the All-ACC
Academic team … also earned a spot on the NFHCA’s
National Academic Squad.
Before Maryland: Lettered in field hockey at Marathon Central
H.S. four times, the same high school former Terrapin greats
Carla Tagliente and Tiffany Marsh attended … the Olympians
had just two losses during her tenure, including undefeated
seasons in 2002 and 2003, also capturing state titles
those years, while adding another
in 2006 … team was also fourtime IAC Division Champions,
sectional and regional champions
all four years … led the Olympians
in scoring in her final two years, garnering
first team NFHCA All-America status each of those seasons … a
second team All-American in 2004 … a three-time state all-star, Section
IV all-star and NFHCA all-region pick … participated in the national and
regional USFHA Futures Tournament from 2003-06 … a silver (2005)
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and gold (2004) medalist at the Empire State Games … also lettered in basketball three times
and softball four times … a second team all-star in both sports in 2006.
Personal: Intends to major in criminology, hoping to pursue a career with the FBI ... enjoys drawing
and art, earning New York State’s Silver Key Award in 2006 for art excellence ... member of the art
and foreign language clubs, SADD and student council ... National Honor Society ... participated
in a leadership conference twice ... oldest daughter and one of four children of Janice and Bill
Dean ... has two older brothers, Jason (30) and Kristofer (21), and a younger sister, Jaime (13) ...
Meghan Ashley Dean was born in Johnson City, N.Y., November 8, 1988.
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Amanda
Himmelheber
Sophomore • Back • 5-6
Severna Park, Md./Severna Park H.S.
Career Statistics
Year GP GS G A TP Sh. GWG DS PS
2007 20 4 0 0 0 0 0
0 0-0
Meharg on Himmelheber: “Amanda is a natural lefty and has very strong intercepting skills with
her backhand. She is powerful in both strength and aerobic capacity. She is very intelligent and
follows the plan well.”
As a freshman in 2007: Saw significant playing time in the backfield, making 14 starts, while
playing in 20 games … helped the Terrapin defense rank third in the nation with a 0.90 goals
against average … the defense also helped the goalies record
eight shutouts on the season, boasting a 0.38 shutout
average, which ranked fifth in the country … one of just
three freshmen to play in at least 20 games, making the
second-most starts among her classmates.
Before Maryland: A four-year letterwinner at Severna
Park High, she started three years in the midfield,
helping the Falcons post a 74-3-1 record ... led the
Falcons to a 19-0-1 campaign and the state title as
a senior, earning NFHCA second team All-American
honors for the second time, while being named Player
of the Year by the Baltimore Sun, The Capital and the
Examiner ... was Anne Arundel County Player of the Year
by the Washington Post ... in her final two seasons, was
all-state, Sun and the Capital all-county and all-metro
by the Sun and Post ... during her prep career, Severna
Park won three state crowns and four county and region
titles, while advancing to the state championship game
every year ... participated in the USA Futures program from
2004-07, playing in the national tournament from 2004-06 ...
a gold medalist at the AAU Junior Olympic and her club squad
were pool championships at the National Festival, winning
the tournament in 2004 ... was also a varsity letterwinner
in track and field, swimming and lacrosse ... helped
the lacrosse team reach the state finals as a junior,
winning the state crown as a senior.
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Personal: Has not decided on a major ... was an Honorable Mention Maryland Distinguished
Scholar ... awarded the top scholar-athlete award and earned a spot on the Principal's Honor Roll
... member of the Student Government and National Honor Society ... daughter of Cheryl and
Mark Himmelheber ... has an older brother, Charles (22) ... Amanda Kate Himmelheber was born
in Severna Park, Md., January 27, 1989.
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Katie O'Donnell
Sophomore
Forward • 5-2
Blue Bell, Pa.
Wissahickon High School
Career Statistics
Year GP GS G A TP Sh. GWG DS PS
2007 21 21 18 17 53 72 6
0 0-0
Single-Game Highs
Goals: 2, five times (last vs. Old Dominion, Oct. 12, 2007)
Assists: 2, four times (last at Duke, Oct. 6, 2007)
Points: 6, vs. Central Michigan (Aug. 26, 2007)
Meharg on O'Donnell: “Katie loves being an impact player. She thrives on the daily challenges
of being an elite athlete, both collegiately and internationally. She is a mature student of the game
who loves to lead. She brings tremendous excitement to our attacking unit as we will look to turn
the ball up field on first look.”
International Experience: Member of the U.S. Senior National Team since 2005 … at the age of
16, became the youngest athlete to earn an international cap for the United States … has earned
26 overall (heading into the summer of 2008) … scored her first international goal at the Rabobank
Champions Challenge in 2005 … a summer resident at the U.S. training center for the last three
years ... member of the U.S. Under-21 National Team in 2004 and 2005 … helped the USA Junior
team to a best-ever 7th place finish at the 2005 Junior World Cup in Santiago, Chile ... traveled
with the U21 team to China in March 2007 ... selected to the U.S. U-16 and U-19 teams in 2003
and 2004, traveling to Holland and Australia ... participated in the USFHA's Futures Elite, Futures
Festival and selected to A-camp and B-camp ... voted Young Player of the Tournament at the
USFHA National Championships after leading the Pennsylvania/New Jersey HPC Team to the
2007 title ... member of the Maryland Thundersticks HPC Team in 2008.
As a freshman in 2007: A first team All-American by the National Field Hockey Coaches
Association (NFHCA) and www.womensfieldhockey.com and was a finalist for the prestigious
Honda Award … garnered numerous awards, including ACC Offensive Player of the Year,
All-ACC and www.womensfieldhockey.com National Rookie of the Year … led the nation in
points per game (2.52) and ranked fourth in goals (0.86) and assists (0.81) per game … also the
ACC’s leader in total goals and points … NFHCA Mid-Atlantic All-Region selection … three-time
ACC Player of the Week (9/4, 9/25, 10/9), the only player in the league to earn the honor multiple
times … www.womensfieldhockey.com national Rookie of the Week four-consecutive weeks from
Sept. 3-Oct. 8 … first Terrapin to ever sweep National Player and Rookie of the Week honors on
Oct. 8 … also selected the ECAC Player of the Week that week after accumulating six points on
two goals and two assists in wins over #12 Duke (Oct. 6) and #14 Boston University (Oct. 7) …
opened her collegiate career tallying two goals in each of the first three games on the season …
had a least a point in the first 10 games of the season … had 13 games with at least one goal
scored and 13 games with at least one assist … also had at least a point in all but four games …
her 53-points rank as the eight-best single-season performance in school history … her 17 assists
also tied for the seventh-most in a single-season by a Terrapin … scored a career-high two goals five
times, including both tallies in the 3-2 victory over #5 Wake Forest … had a career-high two goals
in four games, including two in the 4-2 win at #12 Duke and eventually scored the game winner, as
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well … led the team with six game-winning goals …
selected to the All-ACC Tournament team.
Before Maryland: Played four years of varsity
field hockey at Wissahickon High, where she
was the first player to be named Times
Herald Player of the Year four times ... a
two-time NFHCA first team All-American
... Player of the Year by the Reporter
three times and twice selected by
the Philadelphia Inquirer and Ambler
Gazette ... the Inquirer's Rookie of
the Year after her freshman campaign
... three times all-league, all-area and
all-state, selected to the first team
each year ... led the team in scoring
and assists every season, also posting
the best numbers in the area in both
as a freshman and sophomore ... set
the school's assist record as a senior
... helped the Trojans win the district title
twice, scoring the game-winning overtime
goal as a freshman ... also led the team to the
state semifinals three times, playing in the state
tournament every year ... a senior tri-captain,
playing in the senior all-star game ... the player
of the tournament as a freshman at the Big Apple
Tournament, helping her squad win the gold medal ... won
gold at the Keystone State games in 2004 ... also lettered in
soccer once and lacrosse three times ... garnered all-league and
all-area nods in lacrosse twice.
Personal: Intends to major in secondary education at Maryland in
order to purse a career as a math teacher ... nickname is Odie ...
member of the National Honor Society ... daughter of Kathy and
Buddy O'Donnell ... has an older brother, Joseph (30), who played
varsity lacrosse at St. Joseph's University ... also has two older
twin sisters, Kelly and Jenny (29), who were field hockey players
at Drexel University ... Kathleen Laura O'Donnell was born in
Norristown, Pa., December 6, 1988.
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Mary Reilly
Sophomore
Forward • 5-2
Newark, Del.
Archmere Academy
Career Statistics
Year GP GS G A TP Sh. GWG DS PS
2007 6 0 0 0 0 10 0
0 0-0
Meharg on Reilly: "Mary did very well at the end of the spring season having battled mono. She
has a unique set of shooting skills and is very mature. Once her fitness gets back to form, she will
be an asset on the forward line."
As a freshman in 2007: Appeared in her first-collegiate game on Aug. 26 vs. Central Michigan
… saw action in six games total … saw minutes in the ACC contests vs. #19 Virginia (Sept. 29)
and at #1 North Carolina (Oct. 20), and in the first round of the NCAA Tournament vs. #10 Old
Dominion.
Before Maryland: A four-year varsity letterwinner in field hockey at Archmere Academy, starting
every season … as a freshman, helped the Auks win the 2003 Catholic Conference championship
… a three-time all-conference pick, garnering first team honors as a senior … also selected to play
in the Senior All-Star game in 2006 … team captain as senior … ended her career with 28 career
goals and 32 assists … participated in the USFHA Futures U19 and U16 regional program … also
invited to the Futures Elite and Olympic Development Selection, while playing in the National Futures
Championship, Hockey Festival and Junior Olympics over her final two seasons in high school …
also lettered in soccer three times … helped the Auks advance to the 2004 state title game.
Personal: Has not decided on a major … was awarded the AP Scholar Award and a National
Honor Society member … daughter of Terri and Mark Reilly … has a younger brother, Jamie (14)
… Mary Catherine Reilly was born in Newark, Del., April 21, 1989.
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Emily
Ellenberger
Redshirt-Freshman/Sophomore
Back • 5-8
Gaithersburg, Md.
Quince Orchard High School
Meharg on Ellenberger: “After a full year and half off due to an ACL
reconstruction and rehabilitation, Emily is looking to compete. She possesses
solid positive energy and natural leadership skills. When she gets back physically,
she will be a defensive asset to the backfield.”
As a freshman in 2007: Did not see playing time in her first season, spending the season
rehabbing an injured knee after suffering an ACL injury her senior year of high school.
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Before Maryland: Started all four years at Quince Orchard H.S., playing in the midfield ... advanced
to the state finals twice, winning the title in 2006 ... broke the school's single-season scoring record,
tallying 26 goals and 12 assists ... twice selected the Gazette and Examiner Player of the Year,
and also named All-Met Player of the Year by the Washington Post in 2006 ... first team all-state,
first team all-Met and first team all-county twice in her career ... honorable mention all-Met as a
sophomore ... participated in the Futures National Championship in 2006 and was a Futures Elite
Selection in 2007 ... traveled to Europe and Barbados to play field hockey.
Personal: Leaning towards majoring in business management at Maryland ... was a class officer
at Quince Orchard during her freshman and sophomore years ... oldest daughter of Valerie and
Walter III, Ellenberger ... has two younger sisters, Natalie (18) and Madeline (13) ... Emily Wheeler
Ellenberger was born in Washington, D.C., November 3, 1988.
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Melissa
Vassalotti
Redshirt-Freshman/Sophmore
Goalkeeper • 5-4
Huntingdon Valley, Pa.
Saint Basil Academy
Meharg on Vassalotti: “Melissa’s technical goal keeping skills have improved over her first year.
She is working on developing a stronger level of general fitness. She has the desire to improve
and compete which puts our goal keeping unit in a solid place."
As a freshman in 2007: Redshirt season.
Before Maryland: A four-year starting goalkeeper on the varsity field hockey team at Saint Basil
Academy … holds the school record with 695 career saves … a two-time Catholic Academy League
All-Star … in 2004, was first team All-Delaware Valley team at the Keystone State Games … ranked
one of the top five goalies in Southeastern Pennsylvania … a U19 Festival Pool Champion in 2005
and 2006 with Mystx club squad … also traveled to Australia and Argentina with club team … also
a USFHA Futures participant.
Personal: Intends to major in kinesiology at Maryland ... an honor roll student, also was a Student
Council representative ... a member of the community service corps ... daughter of Mary Kay and
Dan Vassalotti ... father, Dan, was an ice hockey player at St. Joseph's University from 1978-82 ...
older brother, Steve (20), is a member of Arcadia University's baseball team ... also has a brother,
Danny (16) ... Melissa Marie Vassalotti was born in Philadelphia, June 18, 1989.
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Brittany Dipper
Freshman
Goalkeeper • 5-6
Clarksboro, N.J.
Kingsway Regional High School
Meharg on Dipper: “Brittany is a fabulous athlete, reeks athleticism, and her potential is unlimited.
She is a throwback - a dual athlete at Maryland who will compete on the lacrosse team in the
spring.”
Before Maryland: A two-sport standout athlete at Kingsway Regional High School, lettering in
field hockey and lacrosse … 2008 finalist for the Courier Post Female Athlete of the Year … 13
shutouts in senior field hockey campaign to lead the Dragons with a fifth-straight Tri-County Royal
title … helped Kingsway to a 71-9-5 record in her career … two-time All-Tri-County Conference
selection and All-South Jersey pick … an all-state honoree as a senior, also earning first team
All-Gloucester County Times nods that season … played in the Senior All-Star Showcase … in
lacrosse, received first team all-conference honors every season as a goalkeeper, also earning a
spot on the second team All-South Jersey squad … four-time team MVP.
Personal: Intends to major in physical education at Maryland … member of the Kingsway Regional
Student Council Executive Board, holding the position as class president as a freshman and
sophomore … member of SADD and National Act Honor Society … the youngest of five children
of Kathleen and Raymond Dipper … has an older brother - Steve (36) – and three sisters – Kim
Garrity (35), Kathy Dean (33) and Merayah Menold (31) … Brittany Ray Dipper was born in
Woodbury, N.J., June 13, 1989.
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Cornelia Duffin
Freshman
Forward • 5-9
Moorestown, N.J.
Moorestown High School
Meharg on Duffin: “What I love about Cornelia is her power, her size and her vigilance. It’s hard
to play against forwards with such power and that really excites us. With so much potential, I see
her doing really positive things on the front line.”
Before Maryland: Earned three letters in field hockey at Moorestown High School where she
scored a Burlington County record 60-career goals … led the Quakers to capture the N.J. Group
III State title, en route to Star Ledger second team all-state honors and Courier Post All-Star
Jersey second team nods … team’s leading scorer as a junior and senior, earning first team Liberty
League honors, Newark Star Ledger first team All-Group III and second team All-South Jersey, as
well as, first team Burlington County Times and Courier Post first team All-South Jersey Group III
accolades both seasons, as well … also participated in the New Jersey Senior All-Star Game …
Quakers also won the 2005 and 2006 Liberty Division titles, and Central Jersey Group III crowns
in 2006 and 2007 … also lettered in basketball once and lacrosse twice.
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Personal: Enrolled in Letters & Sciences at Maryland … named to Moorestown’s Honor and
Service Society … one of 11 children, including seven daughters, of Ada Steinmetz Duffin and
Joseph Duffin, Jr. … has four brothers (Joseph [21], Patrick [21], David [19] and Michael [16]) and
seven sisters (Justine [23], Victoria [23], Catherine [16], Mary [14], Selma [8] and Theodora [6]) …
Cornelia McFadden Steinmetz Duffin was born in Camden, N.J, May 21, 1990.
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Michelle Lane
Freshman
Midfield/Back • 5-6
Stafford, Va.
Colonial Forge High School
Meharg on Lane: “Michelle Lane has loved Maryland since she was young. She’s middy/back and
a high-paced athlete. She’s an intelligent athlete and we’re anxious to see her fit into the team.”
International Experience: United State Field Hockey Association (USFHA) Region VIII Futures
participant in 2007 … also played in the U19 USFHA National Indoor Tournament in 2006 and
2007 as a member of the Capitol Pegasus Club squad.
Before Maryland: A three-year field hockey letterwinner at Colonial Forge High School … received
first team Commonwealth All-District honors in 2006 and 2007 as a midfielder and defender,
respectively … also garnered first team all-region as a junior … two-time second team all-area in
her final two seasons … Colonial Forge Most Valuable Player as a senior, helping the squad earn
the No. 2 seed at the district tournament … named an all-star at the East Coast Field Hockey
Camp in 2006 … also a member of the Eagles’ swim team as a junior and senior.
Personal: Received the Commonwealth District Academic Award as a junior and intends to enroll
in Letters & Sciences at Maryland … daughter of Debbie and Len Lane, both of whom attended the
University of Maryland … has a younger brother, Michael (15) and two sisters – Melissa (20) and
Maria (13) … Michelle Elizabeth Lane was born in Silver Spring, Md., March 30, 1990.
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Brigitte
Strother
Freshman
Forward • 5-1
Annapolis, Md.
Broadneck High School
Meharg on Strother: “Brigitte is a firey, high goal-scoring, local player who is exceedingly bright
and will bring a lot of spark to the forward line. She will have to adjust to the collegiate style of
play, but she will be an exciting player to watch.”
Before Maryland: A three-year member of the varsity field hockey team at Broadneck High
School, setting the all-time scoring record, tallying 54 goals and 15 assists … helped the Bruins
capture the 2007 county crown, scoring 20 goals that season … selected The Annapolis Capital’s
Player of the Year while earning first team all-state honors … also a first team all-metro pick
by the Washington Post, Baltimore Sun and Baltimore Examiner, garnering all-county nods for
the second-straight year by the Capital, Post and Sun … received the “Bruin Award” as a junior
recognizing the student-athlete with outstanding leadership and commitment … also lettered twice
in lacrosse, earning first team All-Anne Arundel County honors.
Personal: Has not decided on a major … named to the Principal’s Honor Roll, was a member of
the Student Government Association … also named Broadneck Student of the Week … youngest
of three children of Renee and Thomas Strother … father ran track at Montclair State and mother
was a gymnast at Glassboro State (now Rowan College) …. has an older brother, Sammy (26),
and older sister Kaitlin (22) … Brigitte Suzanne Strother was born in Annapolis, Md., January
23, 1990.