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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 first-career 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.

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).

11Danielle KeeleySeniorMidfield/Forward • 5-7Elkton, Md.North East High School

Career StatiStiCSYear GP GS G A TP Sh. GWG DS PS2005 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-02006 14 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0-02007 19 0 1 0 2 8 0 0 0-0Totals 40 0 1 0 2 12 0 0 0-0

Single-game HigHSGoals: 1, Princeton (Sept. 26, 2007)Points: 2, Princeton (Sept. 26, 2007)

15ellen OttSeniorBack • 5-6Schwenksville, Pa.Perkioman Valley High School


Single-game HigHSGoals: 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)

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As a sophomore in 2006: Clinched Maryland's NCAA title-game berth, knocking in the game-dec id ing 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).

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 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.

6SuSie rOweSeniorBack • 5-7London, EnglandColfe's School


Single-game HigHSGoals: 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)

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.

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22SaraH SCHOllSeniorForward • 5-1Center Valley, Pa.Southern Lehigh High School


Single-game HigHSGoals: 1, nine times (last vs. Boston University, Oct. 7, 2006)Assists: 2, Princeton (Sept. 26, 2007)Points: 3, vs. Northwestern (Sept. 10, 2006)

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.

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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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.

99aliCia graterSenior/JuniorGoalkeeper • 5-7Gilbertsville, Pa.Boyertown Area High School

Career StatiStiCSYear GP GS Min. GA GAA Saves SV% ShO2005 Redshirt Season2006 4 0 69 2 2.02 3 .600 02007 10 0 171 1 0.41 11 .917 0Totals 14 0 241 3 0.87 14 .824 0

Single-game HigHSSaves: 4, Virginia (Sept. 29, 2007)Minutes: 35:00, twice (last at Northwestern, Aug. 27, 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 American-Canadian 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

3Brianna DavieSJuniorBack/Midfield • 5-5Annville, Pa.Palmyra High School

Career StatiStiCSYear GP GS G A TP Sh. GWG DS PS2006 25 25 0 3 3 7 0 0 0-02007 21 21 1 3 5 4 1 0 0-0Totals 46 46 1 6 8 11 1 0 0-0

Single-game HigHSGoals: 1, Northeastern (Sept. 9, 2007)Assists: 2, Northwestern (Sept. 9, 2006)Points: 3, Northeastern (Sept. 9, 2007)

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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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.

13niCOle muraCCOJuniorForward • 5-7Sewell, N.J.Washington Township High School


Single-game HigHSGoals: 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)

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 All-Group 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.

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

18KriStina FOSterJuniorMidfield/Back • 5-2Tabernacle, N.J.Shawnee High School


Single-game HigHSGoals: 1, vs. Albany (Oct. 15, 2006)Points: 2, vs. Albany (Oct. 15, 2006)

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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17alexiS PaPPaSJuniorMidfield • 5-7Mount Joy, Pa.Donegal High School


Single-game HigHSGoals: 2, vs. American (Oct. 18, 2006)Assists: 2, twice (last vs. Boston University, Oct. 7, 2007)Points: 4, vs. Northwestern (Sept. 10, 2006)

As a sophomore in 2007: Earned first team NFHCA Mid-Atlantic Region honors for the second-straight 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 Mid-Atlantic 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.

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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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 four-time 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)

8megHan DeanSophomoreMidfield/Forward • 5-5Marathon, N.Y.Marathon Central High School

Career StatiStiCSYear GP GS G A TP Sh. GWG DS PS2007 21 8 0 0 0 10 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.

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.

19aliCia mOrawSKiJunior/SophomoreBack • 5-7Grosse Pointe, Mich.Grosse Pointe South High School

Career StatiStiCSYear GP GS G A TP Sh. GWG DS PS2006 Redshirt Season2007 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0Totals 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0

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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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.

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

16Katie O'DOnnellSophomoreForward • 5-2Blue Bell, Pa.Wissahickon High School


Single-game HigHSGoals: 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)

14amanDa HimmelHeBerSophomore • Back • 5-6Severna Park, Md./Severna Park H.S.


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.

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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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.

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."

12mary reillySophomoreForward • 5-2Newark, Del.Archmere Academy


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.

5emily ellenBergerRedshirt-Freshman/SophomoreBack • 5-8Gaithersburg, 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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43Brittany DiPPerFreshmanGoalkeeper • 5-6Clarksboro, 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.

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.

9COrnelia DuFFinFreshmanForward • 5-9Moorestown, N.J.Moorestown High School

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.

1meliSSa vaSSalOttiRedshirt-Freshman/SophmoreGoalkeeper • 5-4Huntingdon 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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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.

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.

20miCHelle laneFreshmanMidfield/Back • 5-6Stafford, Va.Colonial Forge High School

4Brigitte StrOtHerFreshmanForward • 5-1Annapolis, 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.

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