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Field Hockey Adds Seven for 2014 Season
2/27/2014 4:43:00 PM | Field Hockey
DAVIDSON, N.C. – Seven rookies will join the Davidson field hockey team for the 2014 season, as head coach Ginny Turner announced the additions of incoming freshmen Paige Albert (Houston, Texas./St. John's School), Anna Brewer (Louisville, Ky./Sacred Heart Academy), Alex Kane (Princeton, N.J./Hun School), Dodi Allocca (Richmond, Va.,/Collegiate School), Hannah Fisher (Fredericksburg, Va./James Monroe), Morgan French (Fredericksburg, Va./Stafford Senior HS) and Kate Meeks (Dublin, Ohio/Dublin Coffman).
Albert hails from Houston, Texas, where she was a three-year varsity player at forward for St. John's School. An all-conference honoree in 2012 and 2013, she served as a team captain in 2013. Albert was a Harrow Sports/NFHCA High School All-Region team honoree as a junior and senior, and competed in the National Futures Championships from 2010-2013, earning Barbara Longstreth Sportsmanship accolades in 2010 and 2011. In addition, she took part in the AAU Junior Olympics in 2012 and the National Indoor Tournament in 2014 as a member of the Texas Pride U-19 Club.
"I'm excited to welcome Paige to Davidson this fall. Her speed and tenacity will be a huge asset to us on the forward line," said Turner. "She has a quick stick, is creative in front of the cage and has a wide range of ability to create attacking opportunities. Her spirit and passion will add a spark to our forward line next fall."
A four-year member of the cheerleading squad, Albert was an NCA All-American for two seasons as well as an all-state and all-region honoree as a member of the diving team. She was a St. John's School Athletic Excellence Award Nominee for the top student-athlete in her class.
Brewer, a midfielder, arrives in Davidson following a three-year varsity career at Sacred Heart Academy in Louisville, Ky., where she was a teammate of current Wildcat Katherine English. A 2013 team captain, Brewer helped the Valkyrie to the 2012 state championship and to the runner-up spot in both 2011 and 2013 while leading the squad to the Apple Tournament Championship three times. In addition, she was a five-time Futures participant and made four appearances at the Disney Showcase and at Festival. Brewer also went to the National Futures Championship in 2010 and 2011, and to the Firecracker Tournament in 2010 and 2011. She earned Academic All-State First Team honors all four years and was also an NFHCA Scholar of Distinction.
"Anna is an extremely hard working player who will transition easily into our midfield line with her sound fundamentals and fearlessness," said Turner. "Her great attitude and ability to play strong defense, while also creating quick counter attacks, will make her transition to Davidson seamless."
Equally successful in the classroom, Brewer currently ranks first out of nearly 200 students in her class. The daughter of Tom and Mitzi Brewer, she participates in Future Doctors of America, Teens Fighting Cancer, Culinary Club, Peer Leaders and Key Club. She is also a member of the National Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society and has spent her time volunteering at Down Syndrome of Louisville, Oaklawn Rehabilitation and Rustic Pathways to Costa Rica. Brewer took part in the Duke TIP Summer Studies Camp in 2009 and boasts a heavy AP and IB course load as an International Baccalaureate Diploma Candidate.
A center back, Kane spent four seasons as a member of Kathy Quirk's squad at the Hun School in Princeton, N.J. She was a three-time New Jersey All-Prep First Team, a three-time New Jersey MAPL Conference First Team member and a three-time New Jersey Trentonian First Team honoree. Kane also garnered Central New Jersey Coaches Association First Team Honors twice and was named to the second team once in her career.
"We are thrilled to add another stand out defender to our backfield. Alex's strength on the ball as well as her vision on defense will make for immediate competition to our returning defenders," said Turner. "Alex has strong passing skills and will be able to transition the ball out of the backfield well."
Kane has earned a spot on Hun's honor roll all four years. She was a member of the lacrosse team for two seasons and has also interned at New York Saves Lives for three years. Kane was a three-time winner of the Iron Woman award for never missing a game or a practice.
Allocca was a four-year varsity player at sweeper and center back for Karen Doxey at the Collegiate School in Richmond, Va., where she was an All-Virginia Independent Schools honoree as well as an All-League Independent Schools honoree as a junior and senior. Allocca was named to the all-metro team in both 2012 and 2014 and was the co-MVP for the Cougars. The Cougars were the VIS State Champions in 2012 and 2013, and the LIS Champions in 2011. Currently a member of the Saints Hockey Rocks club team, she helped the squad to a fourth-place finish at National Club Championships in 2013 and a ninth-place finish in 2012. She also participated in three Disney Showcases with the Saints as well as the 2012 Festival. Allocca has also competed for Sports Quest, Collegiate Cougars, Tar Devils and Fusion, where she played in the 2010 and 2011 National Festival and 2011 Disney Showcase. She participated in Futures from 2009-2013 and has attended numerous collegiate camps.
"Dodi is a phenomenal athlete whose skill and determination will lead her to make an immediate impact on our program," said Turner. "With excellent fundamentals and great poise on the field, Dodi will strengthen our midfield and provide us with different options as we attack and defend."
Also a lacrosse player, Allocca was a team captain and helped the Cougars to the state semifinals in 2012 and state finals in 2011 and 2013. She is a four-year member of the honor roll and participates in the Spanish Club, TEACH and Darr-Dais Student Investment Board and Stock Management. In addition, Allocca was the co-chair of Brunch, Collegiate School's student-run play, and was a Euro Challenge participant and scholarship recipient.
Fisher is a familiar name for both the Wildcat field hockey program and Davidson athletics in general, as oldest sister Sarah was the NorPac Defensive Player of the Year in 2012 before graduating in 2013 and middle sister Becca is currently a junior midfielder on the women's soccer team. The youngest Fisher is a two-time all-state first team honoree for James Monroe High School and was also named to the all-state second team as a sophomore in 2011. She was named to the all-district first team for four consecutive seasons, and was also a first-team all-region honoree as a sophomore, junior and senior. Fisher, who earned multiple Free-Lance Star Newspaper AA/AAA All-Area honors, was the team leader in scoring as a sophomore and earned MVP accolades during both her junior and senior campaigns.
"Hannah is an extremely technical player whose versatility could lend her to see many different positions on the field next fall. A tremendous athlete and very hard worker, Hannah has the ability to put the ball in the cage from any angle in the circle as well as defend anywhere on the field," said Turner. "Her vision and understanding of the game will help us as we transition into the A-10 next fall and find success. I'm thrilled that Hannah chose Davidson and will build on the success she has already created for herself."
Fisher, who also garnered all-district and all-region accolades as a member of James Monroe's soccer team, participates in the National Honor Society, Latin Club, Leadership Club, Student Organization for Developing Attitudes (SODA), Monroe Singers Select Choir and Young Life. A four-year member of the Beta Club, she served as the organization's president from 2011-12 and was also the National Junior Honor Society President in 2009-10.
Also hailing from Fredericksburg is French, who joins the Wildcats after four varsity seasons at Stafford Senior High School. While playing for the Indians, she garnered all-conference, all-region and all-district honors numerous times. French, the team's 2013 captain and MVP, helped Stafford to the Virginia AAA State Semifinals in 2010, 2012 and 2013 as well as the state finals in 2011. Also a member of the USA Futures program, she has previously competed in the National Futures Tournament, National Indoor Tournament (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014), FOCUS Showcase, Disney Showcase, Festival and National Club Championship.
"Morgan is a natural athlete whose determination and athleticism will enable her to play in our midfield and attack," said Turner. "Morgan will fit into our team well with a strong skill set and knowledge of the game. Her speed and strength on the ball will be a great addition to our team as we look to make an impact in the A-10 conference."
Off the field, French boasts numerous academic accolades including a rank of fourth in a class of 460 students. She has been named a College Board AP Scholar with Distinction, earned a Letter of Commendation National Merit Scholarship, was the Commonwealth Governor's School Student of the Year in 2011-12 and 2012-13, the CGS Student of the Year in AP European History in 2010-11 and the Latin IV Student of the Year in 2012-13 as well. French was a member of the Latin Club, Key Club, Math Club, National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Mid-Atlantic High School Flute Choir and the Summa Cum Laude Honor Roll among other things.
A native of Dublin, Ohio, Meeks brings a wealth of experience on both offense and defense. She was a three-time captain and two-time MVP for the Dublin Coffman Shamrocks and earned multiple Central Ohio Field Hockey Coaches Association All-League honors. Meeks also competed for the Coyotes Field Hockey Club, participating in the National Club Showcase, Disney Showcase, USFHA Futures, National Indoor Tournament and Festival. She was the 2009 Golden Shamrocks Club Most Valuable Player on defense.
"A very fundamentally sound player, Kate will be a great addition to DCFH this fall. She is a calm and composed player even under pressure and makes smart decisions with the ball," said Turner. "Kate's ability to shoot the ball plus play tenacious defense will make her a valuable asset in our midfield or forward lines."
Meeks was also a standout in the classroom, earning Central Ohio Field Hockey Coaches Association Scholar-Athlete Awards in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013, while earning the Ohio Field Hockey Coaches Academic All-Ohio Award in 2012 and 2013. She is a student council representative, a LINK student aid and a member of the National Honor Society and Academic Honor Roll. Meeks boasts a 3.98 GPA and is looking to major in biology at Davidson.
Davidson Field Hockey Class of 2018
Albert hails from Houston, Texas, where she was a three-year varsity player at forward for St. John's School. An all-conference honoree in 2012 and 2013, she served as a team captain in 2013. Albert was a Harrow Sports/NFHCA High School All-Region team honoree as a junior and senior, and competed in the National Futures Championships from 2010-2013, earning Barbara Longstreth Sportsmanship accolades in 2010 and 2011. In addition, she took part in the AAU Junior Olympics in 2012 and the National Indoor Tournament in 2014 as a member of the Texas Pride U-19 Club.
"I'm excited to welcome Paige to Davidson this fall. Her speed and tenacity will be a huge asset to us on the forward line," said Turner. "She has a quick stick, is creative in front of the cage and has a wide range of ability to create attacking opportunities. Her spirit and passion will add a spark to our forward line next fall."
A four-year member of the cheerleading squad, Albert was an NCA All-American for two seasons as well as an all-state and all-region honoree as a member of the diving team. She was a St. John's School Athletic Excellence Award Nominee for the top student-athlete in her class.
Brewer, a midfielder, arrives in Davidson following a three-year varsity career at Sacred Heart Academy in Louisville, Ky., where she was a teammate of current Wildcat Katherine English. A 2013 team captain, Brewer helped the Valkyrie to the 2012 state championship and to the runner-up spot in both 2011 and 2013 while leading the squad to the Apple Tournament Championship three times. In addition, she was a five-time Futures participant and made four appearances at the Disney Showcase and at Festival. Brewer also went to the National Futures Championship in 2010 and 2011, and to the Firecracker Tournament in 2010 and 2011. She earned Academic All-State First Team honors all four years and was also an NFHCA Scholar of Distinction.
"Anna is an extremely hard working player who will transition easily into our midfield line with her sound fundamentals and fearlessness," said Turner. "Her great attitude and ability to play strong defense, while also creating quick counter attacks, will make her transition to Davidson seamless."
Equally successful in the classroom, Brewer currently ranks first out of nearly 200 students in her class. The daughter of Tom and Mitzi Brewer, she participates in Future Doctors of America, Teens Fighting Cancer, Culinary Club, Peer Leaders and Key Club. She is also a member of the National Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society and has spent her time volunteering at Down Syndrome of Louisville, Oaklawn Rehabilitation and Rustic Pathways to Costa Rica. Brewer took part in the Duke TIP Summer Studies Camp in 2009 and boasts a heavy AP and IB course load as an International Baccalaureate Diploma Candidate.
A center back, Kane spent four seasons as a member of Kathy Quirk's squad at the Hun School in Princeton, N.J. She was a three-time New Jersey All-Prep First Team, a three-time New Jersey MAPL Conference First Team member and a three-time New Jersey Trentonian First Team honoree. Kane also garnered Central New Jersey Coaches Association First Team Honors twice and was named to the second team once in her career.
"We are thrilled to add another stand out defender to our backfield. Alex's strength on the ball as well as her vision on defense will make for immediate competition to our returning defenders," said Turner. "Alex has strong passing skills and will be able to transition the ball out of the backfield well."
Kane has earned a spot on Hun's honor roll all four years. She was a member of the lacrosse team for two seasons and has also interned at New York Saves Lives for three years. Kane was a three-time winner of the Iron Woman award for never missing a game or a practice.
Allocca was a four-year varsity player at sweeper and center back for Karen Doxey at the Collegiate School in Richmond, Va., where she was an All-Virginia Independent Schools honoree as well as an All-League Independent Schools honoree as a junior and senior. Allocca was named to the all-metro team in both 2012 and 2014 and was the co-MVP for the Cougars. The Cougars were the VIS State Champions in 2012 and 2013, and the LIS Champions in 2011. Currently a member of the Saints Hockey Rocks club team, she helped the squad to a fourth-place finish at National Club Championships in 2013 and a ninth-place finish in 2012. She also participated in three Disney Showcases with the Saints as well as the 2012 Festival. Allocca has also competed for Sports Quest, Collegiate Cougars, Tar Devils and Fusion, where she played in the 2010 and 2011 National Festival and 2011 Disney Showcase. She participated in Futures from 2009-2013 and has attended numerous collegiate camps.
"Dodi is a phenomenal athlete whose skill and determination will lead her to make an immediate impact on our program," said Turner. "With excellent fundamentals and great poise on the field, Dodi will strengthen our midfield and provide us with different options as we attack and defend."
Also a lacrosse player, Allocca was a team captain and helped the Cougars to the state semifinals in 2012 and state finals in 2011 and 2013. She is a four-year member of the honor roll and participates in the Spanish Club, TEACH and Darr-Dais Student Investment Board and Stock Management. In addition, Allocca was the co-chair of Brunch, Collegiate School's student-run play, and was a Euro Challenge participant and scholarship recipient.
Fisher is a familiar name for both the Wildcat field hockey program and Davidson athletics in general, as oldest sister Sarah was the NorPac Defensive Player of the Year in 2012 before graduating in 2013 and middle sister Becca is currently a junior midfielder on the women's soccer team. The youngest Fisher is a two-time all-state first team honoree for James Monroe High School and was also named to the all-state second team as a sophomore in 2011. She was named to the all-district first team for four consecutive seasons, and was also a first-team all-region honoree as a sophomore, junior and senior. Fisher, who earned multiple Free-Lance Star Newspaper AA/AAA All-Area honors, was the team leader in scoring as a sophomore and earned MVP accolades during both her junior and senior campaigns.
"Hannah is an extremely technical player whose versatility could lend her to see many different positions on the field next fall. A tremendous athlete and very hard worker, Hannah has the ability to put the ball in the cage from any angle in the circle as well as defend anywhere on the field," said Turner. "Her vision and understanding of the game will help us as we transition into the A-10 next fall and find success. I'm thrilled that Hannah chose Davidson and will build on the success she has already created for herself."
Fisher, who also garnered all-district and all-region accolades as a member of James Monroe's soccer team, participates in the National Honor Society, Latin Club, Leadership Club, Student Organization for Developing Attitudes (SODA), Monroe Singers Select Choir and Young Life. A four-year member of the Beta Club, she served as the organization's president from 2011-12 and was also the National Junior Honor Society President in 2009-10.
Also hailing from Fredericksburg is French, who joins the Wildcats after four varsity seasons at Stafford Senior High School. While playing for the Indians, she garnered all-conference, all-region and all-district honors numerous times. French, the team's 2013 captain and MVP, helped Stafford to the Virginia AAA State Semifinals in 2010, 2012 and 2013 as well as the state finals in 2011. Also a member of the USA Futures program, she has previously competed in the National Futures Tournament, National Indoor Tournament (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014), FOCUS Showcase, Disney Showcase, Festival and National Club Championship.
"Morgan is a natural athlete whose determination and athleticism will enable her to play in our midfield and attack," said Turner. "Morgan will fit into our team well with a strong skill set and knowledge of the game. Her speed and strength on the ball will be a great addition to our team as we look to make an impact in the A-10 conference."
Off the field, French boasts numerous academic accolades including a rank of fourth in a class of 460 students. She has been named a College Board AP Scholar with Distinction, earned a Letter of Commendation National Merit Scholarship, was the Commonwealth Governor's School Student of the Year in 2011-12 and 2012-13, the CGS Student of the Year in AP European History in 2010-11 and the Latin IV Student of the Year in 2012-13 as well. French was a member of the Latin Club, Key Club, Math Club, National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Mid-Atlantic High School Flute Choir and the Summa Cum Laude Honor Roll among other things.
A native of Dublin, Ohio, Meeks brings a wealth of experience on both offense and defense. She was a three-time captain and two-time MVP for the Dublin Coffman Shamrocks and earned multiple Central Ohio Field Hockey Coaches Association All-League honors. Meeks also competed for the Coyotes Field Hockey Club, participating in the National Club Showcase, Disney Showcase, USFHA Futures, National Indoor Tournament and Festival. She was the 2009 Golden Shamrocks Club Most Valuable Player on defense.
"A very fundamentally sound player, Kate will be a great addition to DCFH this fall. She is a calm and composed player even under pressure and makes smart decisions with the ball," said Turner. "Kate's ability to shoot the ball plus play tenacious defense will make her a valuable asset in our midfield or forward lines."
Meeks was also a standout in the classroom, earning Central Ohio Field Hockey Coaches Association Scholar-Athlete Awards in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013, while earning the Ohio Field Hockey Coaches Academic All-Ohio Award in 2012 and 2013. She is a student council representative, a LINK student aid and a member of the National Honor Society and Academic Honor Roll. Meeks boasts a 3.98 GPA and is looking to major in biology at Davidson.
Davidson Field Hockey Class of 2018
| #3 | Paige Albert | F | Houston, Texas | St. John's |
| #19 | Anna Brewer | MF | Louisville, Ky. | Sacred Heart |
| #15 | Alex Kane | D | Princeton, N.J. | The Hun School |
| #23 | Dodi Allocca | MF | Richmond, Va, | Collegiate School |
| #12 | Hannah Fisher | MF | Fredericksburg, Va, | James Monroe |
| #11 | Morgan French | MF | Fredericksburg, Va, | Stafford Senior HS |
| #6 | Kate Meeks | MF | Dublin, Ohio | Dublin Coffman |
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