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Field Hockey to Welcome Five Newcomers for Fall Season
5/2/2011 2:02:24 PM | Field Hockey
DAVIDSON, N.C. – Davidson field hockey head coach Ginny Turner announced Monday the five incoming freshmen who will look to aid the Wildcats' NorPac East title defense in the upcoming fall season.
The Class of 2015 includes one in-state product, West Forsyth's Kaity Anstrom (Winston-Salem, N.C.), while two, Sarah French (Dayton, Ohio) and Kristy Helscel (Upper Arlington, Ohio), hail from Ohio. Julia Guthrie and Madeline Herder will arrive at Davidson from North Huntingdon, Pa. and Los Gatos, Calif., respectively.
“We are very excited to welcome these five, wonderful student-athletes to our team,” said Turner, the reigning NorPac Coach of the Year. “They are all exceptional students who will thrive in the Davidson academic environment, and they will help us build on the success we achieved this past fall. In keeping with our core beliefs, Kaity, Madeline, Kristy, Julia and Sara are all committed, team-oriented and motivated players, and they have the heart needed to reach our goals. With a strong foundation of returning players in place, these athletes are exactly who we need to excel beyond our finish last season.”
The Wildcats claimed their first outright NorPac East division title and advanced to the NorPac semifinals in 2010. Led by NorPac East Player of the Year Finley Amato, the 'Cats scored a team-record 60 goals and finished with 14 wins overall, their most in 18 years.
Davidson will return 18 letterwinners, including nine starters.
Kaity Anstrom
Midfielder
Winston-Salem, N.C.
West Forsyth
Coach's Quote: "Kaity is a smart player with excellent vision. Her personal defense will be key in helping our back field stay strong this fall."
An all-county, all-conference and all-state player for West Forsyth H.S. … earned Player of the Year and MVP honors … four-year letterwinner … competed in Futures Elite senior year … also participated in winter track and JV basketball … a varsity baseball manager … member of match academic team.
Sara French
Midfielder/Forward
Dayton, Ohio
Oakwood
Coach's Quote: "A truly diverse player, Sara has the ability to play anywhere on the field and excel. She has excellent stick skills and reads the play well off ball. Her confidence on ball will lead her to be a threatening player."
Earned first-team all-conference honors following senior season for Oakwood H.S. … was also an all-state nominee and the team's MVP … received Coach's Award and all-conference honorable mention honors following junior season … three-year letterwinner in field hockey … six-year USAFH Futures participant and two-time Festival participant … competed in Disney Showcase from 2009-11 and in the 2010 and 2011 National Indoor Tournament … also a four-year letterwinner in track, serving as team captain … Academic All-Ohio … inducted into National Honor Society and National Spanish Honors Society … AP Scholar … senior class secretary … volunteered as a community center field hockey coach, shelter volunteer and hospice volunteer.
Julia Guthrie
Midfielder/Forward
North Huntingdon, Pa.
The Ellis School
Coach's Quote: "Julia is an aggressive player who puts 100 percent into every opportunity. She is tenacious on ball and has a big presence on the field. The combination of Julia's skill and intangibles will add a spark."
A three-time WPIAL All-Star (2008-10) for The Ellis School … team captain for 2010 WPIAL championship team … team also won conference championship in 2008 and was the runner-up in 2009 … earned Mendoza High Performance Course “Best Tactically Offensice Player” award in 2008 and '09 … three-year letterwinner … four-year USA Field Hockey Futures and National Festival participant … competed in National Indoor Tournament Qualifier and National Field Hockey Championship U16 in 2008 … also competed in track and field … named to honor roll each semester … achieved Level 2 – “Premio de exclencia” of National Spanish Exam.
Kristy Helscel
Midfielder
Upper Arlington, Ohio
Upper Arlington
Coach's Quote: "Kristy is explosive on ball and her speed will allow her to adapt quickly with our other forwards. Her finesse and composure will give the team great opportunities in the circle."
Three-year letterwinner in field hockey for Upper Arlington H.S. … named a Coaches Association Honorable Mention in 2010 … Wendy's High School Heisman recipient … received Scholar Athlete Award from 2007-10 … UA Power Club Award winner … competed in the 2010 National Indoor Tournament Qualifier, Focus Showcase, and team placed first at the Keystone State Games … member of USA Field Hockey Futures Region 9 team in 2009-10 … participated in the Futures Regional Tournament, the USFHA Festival Tournament and Disney Showcase … also played lacrosse, earning team's best defender award … named to National Honor Roll, 2007-11 … earned All-Ohio honors from the Ohio Scholastic Media Association in 2010 and the Superior Writing Award in 2009 … received Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Award (feature design) in 2009 … member of National Society of High School Scholars.
Madeline Herder
Defender
Los Gatos, Calif.
Los Gatos
Coach's Quote: "Madeline is quick and has a natural ability defensively. Her strong step on the ball and big hit will make her a big threat on our back line."
First-team all-league and first-team All-Central Coast Section for Los Gatos H.S. in 2010 … also earned first-team all-league honors in 2009 and a All-CSS honorable mention … named an outstanding defender in 2007 … team claimed division and section championships in three consecutive seasons (2008-10) … USAFH Festival and Futures participant … four-year letterwinner … also played three years of varsity lacrosse, earning the team's coach's award in 2009, and ran the 800m in track in 2008 … a Principal's Scholar throughout high school … AP Scholar with Honor in 2010.
The Class of 2015 includes one in-state product, West Forsyth's Kaity Anstrom (Winston-Salem, N.C.), while two, Sarah French (Dayton, Ohio) and Kristy Helscel (Upper Arlington, Ohio), hail from Ohio. Julia Guthrie and Madeline Herder will arrive at Davidson from North Huntingdon, Pa. and Los Gatos, Calif., respectively.
“We are very excited to welcome these five, wonderful student-athletes to our team,” said Turner, the reigning NorPac Coach of the Year. “They are all exceptional students who will thrive in the Davidson academic environment, and they will help us build on the success we achieved this past fall. In keeping with our core beliefs, Kaity, Madeline, Kristy, Julia and Sara are all committed, team-oriented and motivated players, and they have the heart needed to reach our goals. With a strong foundation of returning players in place, these athletes are exactly who we need to excel beyond our finish last season.”
The Wildcats claimed their first outright NorPac East division title and advanced to the NorPac semifinals in 2010. Led by NorPac East Player of the Year Finley Amato, the 'Cats scored a team-record 60 goals and finished with 14 wins overall, their most in 18 years.
Davidson will return 18 letterwinners, including nine starters.
Kaity Anstrom
Midfielder
Winston-Salem, N.C.
West Forsyth
Coach's Quote: "Kaity is a smart player with excellent vision. Her personal defense will be key in helping our back field stay strong this fall."
An all-county, all-conference and all-state player for West Forsyth H.S. … earned Player of the Year and MVP honors … four-year letterwinner … competed in Futures Elite senior year … also participated in winter track and JV basketball … a varsity baseball manager … member of match academic team.
Sara French
Midfielder/Forward
Dayton, Ohio
Oakwood
Coach's Quote: "A truly diverse player, Sara has the ability to play anywhere on the field and excel. She has excellent stick skills and reads the play well off ball. Her confidence on ball will lead her to be a threatening player."
Earned first-team all-conference honors following senior season for Oakwood H.S. … was also an all-state nominee and the team's MVP … received Coach's Award and all-conference honorable mention honors following junior season … three-year letterwinner in field hockey … six-year USAFH Futures participant and two-time Festival participant … competed in Disney Showcase from 2009-11 and in the 2010 and 2011 National Indoor Tournament … also a four-year letterwinner in track, serving as team captain … Academic All-Ohio … inducted into National Honor Society and National Spanish Honors Society … AP Scholar … senior class secretary … volunteered as a community center field hockey coach, shelter volunteer and hospice volunteer.
Julia Guthrie
Midfielder/Forward
North Huntingdon, Pa.
The Ellis School
Coach's Quote: "Julia is an aggressive player who puts 100 percent into every opportunity. She is tenacious on ball and has a big presence on the field. The combination of Julia's skill and intangibles will add a spark."
A three-time WPIAL All-Star (2008-10) for The Ellis School … team captain for 2010 WPIAL championship team … team also won conference championship in 2008 and was the runner-up in 2009 … earned Mendoza High Performance Course “Best Tactically Offensice Player” award in 2008 and '09 … three-year letterwinner … four-year USA Field Hockey Futures and National Festival participant … competed in National Indoor Tournament Qualifier and National Field Hockey Championship U16 in 2008 … also competed in track and field … named to honor roll each semester … achieved Level 2 – “Premio de exclencia” of National Spanish Exam.
Kristy Helscel
Midfielder
Upper Arlington, Ohio
Upper Arlington
Coach's Quote: "Kristy is explosive on ball and her speed will allow her to adapt quickly with our other forwards. Her finesse and composure will give the team great opportunities in the circle."
Three-year letterwinner in field hockey for Upper Arlington H.S. … named a Coaches Association Honorable Mention in 2010 … Wendy's High School Heisman recipient … received Scholar Athlete Award from 2007-10 … UA Power Club Award winner … competed in the 2010 National Indoor Tournament Qualifier, Focus Showcase, and team placed first at the Keystone State Games … member of USA Field Hockey Futures Region 9 team in 2009-10 … participated in the Futures Regional Tournament, the USFHA Festival Tournament and Disney Showcase … also played lacrosse, earning team's best defender award … named to National Honor Roll, 2007-11 … earned All-Ohio honors from the Ohio Scholastic Media Association in 2010 and the Superior Writing Award in 2009 … received Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Award (feature design) in 2009 … member of National Society of High School Scholars.
Madeline Herder
Defender
Los Gatos, Calif.
Los Gatos
Coach's Quote: "Madeline is quick and has a natural ability defensively. Her strong step on the ball and big hit will make her a big threat on our back line."
First-team all-league and first-team All-Central Coast Section for Los Gatos H.S. in 2010 … also earned first-team all-league honors in 2009 and a All-CSS honorable mention … named an outstanding defender in 2007 … team claimed division and section championships in three consecutive seasons (2008-10) … USAFH Festival and Futures participant … four-year letterwinner … also played three years of varsity lacrosse, earning the team's coach's award in 2009, and ran the 800m in track in 2008 … a Principal's Scholar throughout high school … AP Scholar with Honor in 2010.
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