Head coach Ginny Turner
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Davidson Field Hockey to Add Nine Newcomers
2/29/2012 11:35:00 AM | Field Hockey
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DAVIDSON, N.C. – The Davidson field hockey Class of 2016 will include nine members, as head coach Ginny Turner announced the 2012 incoming freshmen Wednesday.
The class includes a pair of in-state standouts: Charlotte Latin forward Mia Kane (Charlotte) and Ravenscroft midfielder Melissa Funsten (Raleigh), the younger sister of Lanny Funsten, a rising junior, all-conference wide receiver on the Davidson football team.
“We are ecstatic to announce this class of nine, very talented student-athletes,” said Turner. “After losing eight graduating seniors, these women are exactly who we need to step in. Their talent and commitment will allow them to make an immediate stamp on this program.”
Midfielder/forwards Danielle King (Bel Air, Md./C. Milton Wright), a Wendy's High School Heisman national finalist, and Anna Davis (Salisbury, Md./Parkside) will arrive at Davidson from the state of Maryland. Midfielder Becky Johnson and goalkeeper Emily Leytham are both from Albemarle H.S. in Charlottesville, Va.
Lake Forest H.S. (Illinois) will have the largest representation on the Wildcats next season, as midfielder Lauren Yarkony will join Lake Forest alums and returning rising seniors Finley Amato and Annie Evans.
Forward Lucy Pidcock will join the Wildcats from Moravian Academy in Allentown, Pa., while goalkeeper Connie Cape hails from Episcopal H.S. in Houston, Texas.
“They have all excelled both on the field and in the classroom, and I believe the impact these women will have during their four years here will reach far beyond the field,” added Turner.
Davidson returns just four starters in 2012, led by two-time NorPac East Player and Offensive Player of the Year Finley Amato.
Goalkeeper
Houston, Texas
Episcopal
Coach's Quote: “Connie is a passionate goalkeeper with very sound fundamentals. She has a relentless commitment to developing her skills and understanding the game. Her drive and determination will undoubtedly impact our program.”
Prep Years: All-Southwest Preparatory Conference in 2011 … two-time All-SPC South Zone selection … team captain during senior season, posting a .820 save percentage … four-year letterwinner for Episcopal H.S. … three-time National Futures Championship goalkeeper … earned place on NFHCA National Academic Squad in 2011 … highest honors student … student choreographer for two dance concerts in high school.
Anna Davis
Midfielder/Forward
Salisbury, Md.
Parkside
Coach's Quote: “Anna is a spirited and feisty player. She has smooth skills and is very creative as she attacks. I believe Anna will make a quick transition to the collegiate level and impact our midfield and forward lines.”
Prep Years: Second team all-state player and conference offensive player of the year in 2011 … three-time first team all-conference selection … two-year team MVP and captain … led team in scoring as a junior and senior … four-year letterwinner for Parkside H.S. … also played lacrosse and pole vaulted … two-time all-conference selection for Lacrosse … named to US Lacrosse All-Academic Team in 2011 … placed as high as seventh in the state championships in the pole vault … AP Scholar with honors … Maryland Distinguished Scholar… Minds in Motion Scholar Athlete … Member of National Honors Society, Mu Alpha Theta Math Honors Society, Spanish Honors Society and Science Honor Society.
Midfielder
Raleigh, N.C.
Ravenscroft
Coach's Quote: “Melissa is a fierce competitor who has great poise on the ball. As a midfielder, Melissa has excellent defensive skills, but she is also an aggressive attacker, which will fit perfectly into our style of play.”
Prep Years: Three-time all-state and all-conference player at Ravenscroft … TISAC Conference Player of the Year in 11th and 12th grade … named to NC Independent Schools All-Star Team and as the team's MVP as a junior and senior … all-region as a junior … made varsity team as an eighth grader and was the team's second leading scorer … school career record holder for points (68) … National Futures team placed third … also a four-year letterwinner and all-conference player in lacrosse … two-year letter winner in basketball 10th and 11th grade … member of National Honors Society … honor roll student.
Midfielder
Charlottesville, Va.
Albemarle
Coach's Quote: “As a player, Becky has a phenomenal work ethic with heart and determination. She has a high level of energy and a very coachable attitude. She is the type of player who makes those around her better and more effective.”
Prep years: Three-year letterwinner at Albemarle … first-team All-Area Scrimmage Play in 2011 … named second-team all-district and team MVP as a senior … C'ville C'lect Player of the Year in 2010-2011 … selected for Patriot Athletic Leaders … team captain as a senior … averaged 1.6 goals a game and led the team in assists as a senior USFHA Futures participant… member of Math Honors Society … honor roll student … head yearbook editor.
Forward
Charlotte, N.C.
Charlotte Latin
Coach's Quote: “Mia is a tremendous athlete with great vision and she has the ability to create plays in the attacking circle. Mia has a knack for putting the ball in the cage. She is a hard worker who is just starting to tap into her potential.”
Prep Years: Two-time all-state and three-time all-conference selection … NFHCA All-South Region selection as a junior … three-time selection to the South Charlotte Weekly Hockey Super Team … named to the NC All-Star Team Selection as a junior and senior … team clamed the NCISAA State Championship in 2010 and 2011 and the CISAA Conference Championships from 2008-2011 … team captain in 2010 … school record holder for career assists (55) … and single-season assists (18) … four-year letterwinner … USFHA Futures participant … four-year member of the varsity soccer team and a team captain during junior season … team was ranked No. 1 nationally in 2010 … varsity swimmer for one year … named to Headmaster's List junior and senior year.
Danielle King
Midfielder/Forward
Bel Air, Md.
C. Milton Wright
Coach's Quote: “Danielle is an exceptional player with speed, tenacity and outstanding skill. She is an extremely hard worker and we are excited about Danielle's ability to strengthen our midfield right away.”
Prep Years: Selected as one of the top-150 field hockey players as part of the USFHA Futures Elite program … Two-time All-Maryland State Team Honorable Mention … named to all-metro second team as a junior … three-time All-Conference UCBAC First Team selection … three-time All-Harford County First Team selection … one of Baltimore Sun's “10 High school players to watch” in 2011 … scored 21 goals and had 14 assists as a senior … also a four-year All-Harford County first team swimmer … four-year letter winner … Maryland State Individual Medalist (200 Free, 100 fly) 2009-2011 … AP Scholar with Distinction… National Merit Scholarship Letter of Commendation recipient …Wendy's High School Heisman Award National Finalist … member of National Honors Society and Spanish National Honors Society … distinguished 4.0 honor roll every quarter in high school.
Goalkeeper
Charlottesville, Va.
Albemarle
Coach's Quote: “Emily is a strong goalkeeper with a great physical presence. She has good vision and reads the play well. As Emily adapts to the collegiate game, she will provide the competitiveness we need in the backfield.”
Prep Years: Two-year letterwinner at Albemarle H.S. … also earned two letters playing soccer … soccer team claimed district championship in 2010 … honor roll student … AP Scholar with Distinction.
Forward
Allentown, Pa.
Moravian Academy
Coach's Quote: “Lucy is fun to watch and coach! She is 100% competitor and will do whatever it takes to put the ball in the goal. She is an explosive, scrappy attacker who is committed to excelling every day.”
Prep Years: Named to Pennsylvania All-State First Team and the Lehigh Valley Express-Times Player of the Year in 2011 playing at Moravian Academy … all-state honorable mention as a junior … two-time all-area first team selection … PA All-State Academic Team 2011 … district scholar athlete … named to Colonial League First Team in 2010 and 2011 … senior team co-captain … top scorer in Colonial League in both junior and senior year… also played soccer … honor roll and high honor roll student.
Midfielder
Lake Forest, Ill.
Lake Forest
Coach's Quote: “Lauren is a very consistent defender who reads the play well. She is a team player who uses her strength in passing to transition the ball out of the backfield. Lauren's passion for the game will energize our team to perform to the highest of their ability.”
Prep Years: Named all-state as a senior … three-year varsity starter and letterwinner for Lake Forest H.S. … team was a three-year runner up in the Illinois State Tournament … National Futures Program participant and selected for National Futures Championship … qualified for National Indoor Tournement … also an all-conference lacrosse player … all-academic for field hockey and lacrosse … honor roll student … member of National Honors Society.
DAVIDSON, N.C. – The Davidson field hockey Class of 2016 will include nine members, as head coach Ginny Turner announced the 2012 incoming freshmen Wednesday.
The class includes a pair of in-state standouts: Charlotte Latin forward Mia Kane (Charlotte) and Ravenscroft midfielder Melissa Funsten (Raleigh), the younger sister of Lanny Funsten, a rising junior, all-conference wide receiver on the Davidson football team.
“We are ecstatic to announce this class of nine, very talented student-athletes,” said Turner. “After losing eight graduating seniors, these women are exactly who we need to step in. Their talent and commitment will allow them to make an immediate stamp on this program.”
Midfielder/forwards Danielle King (Bel Air, Md./C. Milton Wright), a Wendy's High School Heisman national finalist, and Anna Davis (Salisbury, Md./Parkside) will arrive at Davidson from the state of Maryland. Midfielder Becky Johnson and goalkeeper Emily Leytham are both from Albemarle H.S. in Charlottesville, Va.
Lake Forest H.S. (Illinois) will have the largest representation on the Wildcats next season, as midfielder Lauren Yarkony will join Lake Forest alums and returning rising seniors Finley Amato and Annie Evans.
Forward Lucy Pidcock will join the Wildcats from Moravian Academy in Allentown, Pa., while goalkeeper Connie Cape hails from Episcopal H.S. in Houston, Texas.
“They have all excelled both on the field and in the classroom, and I believe the impact these women will have during their four years here will reach far beyond the field,” added Turner.
Davidson returns just four starters in 2012, led by two-time NorPac East Player and Offensive Player of the Year Finley Amato.
Goalkeeper
Houston, Texas
Episcopal
Coach's Quote: “Connie is a passionate goalkeeper with very sound fundamentals. She has a relentless commitment to developing her skills and understanding the game. Her drive and determination will undoubtedly impact our program.”
Prep Years: All-Southwest Preparatory Conference in 2011 … two-time All-SPC South Zone selection … team captain during senior season, posting a .820 save percentage … four-year letterwinner for Episcopal H.S. … three-time National Futures Championship goalkeeper … earned place on NFHCA National Academic Squad in 2011 … highest honors student … student choreographer for two dance concerts in high school.
Midfielder/Forward
Salisbury, Md.
Parkside
Coach's Quote: “Anna is a spirited and feisty player. She has smooth skills and is very creative as she attacks. I believe Anna will make a quick transition to the collegiate level and impact our midfield and forward lines.”
Prep Years: Second team all-state player and conference offensive player of the year in 2011 … three-time first team all-conference selection … two-year team MVP and captain … led team in scoring as a junior and senior … four-year letterwinner for Parkside H.S. … also played lacrosse and pole vaulted … two-time all-conference selection for Lacrosse … named to US Lacrosse All-Academic Team in 2011 … placed as high as seventh in the state championships in the pole vault … AP Scholar with honors … Maryland Distinguished Scholar… Minds in Motion Scholar Athlete … Member of National Honors Society, Mu Alpha Theta Math Honors Society, Spanish Honors Society and Science Honor Society.
Midfielder
Raleigh, N.C.
Ravenscroft
Coach's Quote: “Melissa is a fierce competitor who has great poise on the ball. As a midfielder, Melissa has excellent defensive skills, but she is also an aggressive attacker, which will fit perfectly into our style of play.”
Prep Years: Three-time all-state and all-conference player at Ravenscroft … TISAC Conference Player of the Year in 11th and 12th grade … named to NC Independent Schools All-Star Team and as the team's MVP as a junior and senior … all-region as a junior … made varsity team as an eighth grader and was the team's second leading scorer … school career record holder for points (68) … National Futures team placed third … also a four-year letterwinner and all-conference player in lacrosse … two-year letter winner in basketball 10th and 11th grade … member of National Honors Society … honor roll student.
Midfielder
Charlottesville, Va.
Albemarle
Coach's Quote: “As a player, Becky has a phenomenal work ethic with heart and determination. She has a high level of energy and a very coachable attitude. She is the type of player who makes those around her better and more effective.”
Prep years: Three-year letterwinner at Albemarle … first-team All-Area Scrimmage Play in 2011 … named second-team all-district and team MVP as a senior … C'ville C'lect Player of the Year in 2010-2011 … selected for Patriot Athletic Leaders … team captain as a senior … averaged 1.6 goals a game and led the team in assists as a senior USFHA Futures participant… member of Math Honors Society … honor roll student … head yearbook editor.
Forward
Charlotte, N.C.
Charlotte Latin
Coach's Quote: “Mia is a tremendous athlete with great vision and she has the ability to create plays in the attacking circle. Mia has a knack for putting the ball in the cage. She is a hard worker who is just starting to tap into her potential.”
Prep Years: Two-time all-state and three-time all-conference selection … NFHCA All-South Region selection as a junior … three-time selection to the South Charlotte Weekly Hockey Super Team … named to the NC All-Star Team Selection as a junior and senior … team clamed the NCISAA State Championship in 2010 and 2011 and the CISAA Conference Championships from 2008-2011 … team captain in 2010 … school record holder for career assists (55) … and single-season assists (18) … four-year letterwinner … USFHA Futures participant … four-year member of the varsity soccer team and a team captain during junior season … team was ranked No. 1 nationally in 2010 … varsity swimmer for one year … named to Headmaster's List junior and senior year.
Danielle King
Bel Air, Md.
C. Milton Wright
Coach's Quote: “Danielle is an exceptional player with speed, tenacity and outstanding skill. She is an extremely hard worker and we are excited about Danielle's ability to strengthen our midfield right away.”
Prep Years: Selected as one of the top-150 field hockey players as part of the USFHA Futures Elite program … Two-time All-Maryland State Team Honorable Mention … named to all-metro second team as a junior … three-time All-Conference UCBAC First Team selection … three-time All-Harford County First Team selection … one of Baltimore Sun's “10 High school players to watch” in 2011 … scored 21 goals and had 14 assists as a senior … also a four-year All-Harford County first team swimmer … four-year letter winner … Maryland State Individual Medalist (200 Free, 100 fly) 2009-2011 … AP Scholar with Distinction… National Merit Scholarship Letter of Commendation recipient …Wendy's High School Heisman Award National Finalist … member of National Honors Society and Spanish National Honors Society … distinguished 4.0 honor roll every quarter in high school.
Goalkeeper
Charlottesville, Va.
Albemarle
Coach's Quote: “Emily is a strong goalkeeper with a great physical presence. She has good vision and reads the play well. As Emily adapts to the collegiate game, she will provide the competitiveness we need in the backfield.”
Prep Years: Two-year letterwinner at Albemarle H.S. … also earned two letters playing soccer … soccer team claimed district championship in 2010 … honor roll student … AP Scholar with Distinction.
Forward
Allentown, Pa.
Moravian Academy
Coach's Quote: “Lucy is fun to watch and coach! She is 100% competitor and will do whatever it takes to put the ball in the goal. She is an explosive, scrappy attacker who is committed to excelling every day.”
Prep Years: Named to Pennsylvania All-State First Team and the Lehigh Valley Express-Times Player of the Year in 2011 playing at Moravian Academy … all-state honorable mention as a junior … two-time all-area first team selection … PA All-State Academic Team 2011 … district scholar athlete … named to Colonial League First Team in 2010 and 2011 … senior team co-captain … top scorer in Colonial League in both junior and senior year… also played soccer … honor roll and high honor roll student.
Midfielder
Lake Forest, Ill.
Lake Forest
Coach's Quote: “Lauren is a very consistent defender who reads the play well. She is a team player who uses her strength in passing to transition the ball out of the backfield. Lauren's passion for the game will energize our team to perform to the highest of their ability.”
Prep Years: Named all-state as a senior … three-year varsity starter and letterwinner for Lake Forest H.S. … team was a three-year runner up in the Illinois State Tournament … National Futures Program participant and selected for National Futures Championship … qualified for National Indoor Tournement … also an all-conference lacrosse player … all-academic for field hockey and lacrosse … honor roll student … member of National Honors Society.
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