STANDISH, Maine – Head Coach Rupert Lewis has announced the field hockey recruiting class of 2021.
Lewis, who will begin his 13th year as the SJC clipboard carrier this fall, led his program to a Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Championship, an NCAA Tournament berth, and a national tourney victory – all program firsts – last season.
His incoming class, which includes 11 players at various positions, will bring speed and athleticism, as well as much-needed depth, to a team that graduated just one senior – three-time All-Conference honoree Kelsey Dumond – and went 13-6 overall with a 5-1 record in conference play a year ago.
With a 1-0 GNAC Championship victory over Simmons College, the Monks earned an automatic berth into the NCAA DIII Tournament. The Monks opened national tourney play with a 1-0 win at #10 Montclair State University on November 9th before falling to #11 Skidmore College in a Sweet 16 matchup three days later.
"I'm very excited about our new turf field and the quality of the 2021 class," adds Coach Lewis. "I feel this class will bring depth and quality to our program and help establish our team as one of the best in our region."
FIELD HOCKEY CLASS OF 2021
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Alexandra Belaire High School Stats: 20 goals, 11 assists High School: Three-year starting varsity center-mid at Leavitt Area High School…Helped her team advance to the Southern Maine finals…Senior captain…Earned a spot as an elite travel player for Maine Styx Field Hockey Club…Four-year player for the Leavitt basketball and track & field programs…For track, was selected as a team captain her senior year and garnered All-State honors her junior and senior years. Personal: Daughter of Todd and Deborah Belaire…Has one sister, Megan Bain. Personal Goals for College: Help the team advance to the NCAA Championships. |
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Marisa Carter High School Stats: five goals, two assists High School: Four-year starting forward at Edward Little High School…Earned 2014 KVAC Class A All-Rookie Team honors…National Honor Society member, National Technical Honor Society member, and took part in the Bride Year Program. Personal: Daughter of Randy and Sherri Carter…Has one brother, Jeremy. |
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Alexis Charles High School Stats: seven goals, 14 assists High School: Four-year member of the varsity team at Fryeburg Academy…Selected as a team captain and claimed Honorable Mention All-Conference honors her senior year…Has been playing field hockey since the fourth grade…Also played lacrosse and ran indoor track…two-time State Champion in the 4x200 Meter Relay…Junior class treasurer and Student Body Vice President as a senior…earned All-Academic awards following the fall and winter seasons her senior year. Personal Information: Daughter of Dana and Elizabeth Charles…Has an older sister, Sydney, and a younger sister, Leah. Personal Goals for College: I would like to expand on my defensive skills as I only began playing defense my senior year. If I find myself in the midfield I would like to score/assist goals as well as play tough defense. |
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Maddie Corbett High School Stats: 30 goals, 42 assists High School: Four-year starting forward/mid at Bonny Eagle High School…Helped her team make the playoffs three of the four seasons…Two-time Second Team All-State honoree and four-year All-Academic player…Member of Student Council, Key Club, and Natural Helpers for four years…Two-time SMAA representative at the Sportsmanship and Leadership Conference. Personal: Daughter of James and Andrea Corbett…Has four siblings: Ian, Shane, Kellan, and Hannah. Personal Goals for College: Finish with a degree in Biology/Pre-Pharmacy and attend Pharmacy School. |
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Erika Hannigan High School Stats: 31 goals and 14 assists High School: Four-year starter at Oak Hill High School…Made one Southern Maine Regional appearance with two Southern Maine Regional wins and a State Championship victory…First Team MVC All-Conference and First Team All-State honoree as a senior…Earned Second Team All-MVC honors as a junior and claimed All-MVC Honorable Mention accolades her sophomore year…Senior team captain…Class Treasurer for four years and National Honor Society member. Personal Information: Daughter of Jim & Kari-Ann Hannigan…Has a sister, Heather. Personal Goals for College: Graduate in four years with a BS in Nursing. |
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Jordyn Lawrence High School Stats: 19 goals, 23 assists, 87 defensive saves High School: Four-year varsity player and three-year starter at Mt. Blue High School…Helped her team advance to the semifinal round all four years…Helped lead Mt. Blue to an undefeated season with a KVCA Championship her senior year…National Honors Society member…earned an Academic Letter her junior and senior years. Personal: Daughter of Curtis and Jennifer Lawrence…Has one brother, Colton. Personal Goals for College: Graduate as an honor student. |
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Megan Seymour High School Stats: 189 career saves High School: Two-year varsity player at Freeport High School…Helped her team advance to the tournament quarterfinals as a senior starter…National Honors Technical Society member and National Honor Society member. Personal Information: Daughter of Paul and Toni Seymour…Has two brothers, Paul Jr. and Michael. Personal Goals for College: To better myself as a goalie and work as hard as I can to help improve the team. |
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Brianna Shelley High School: Three-year starting defender for Merrimack High School…Helped her team advance to the DI quarterfinals every year…MVP of the 2015 Tournament…Selected as a team captain…Also played lacrosse…Member of the National Honor Society…New Hampshire Scholar – STEM focus, Secretary of the RAOK club, and worked as an RFID specialist at the Ralph Lauren Outlet for two years. Personal: Daughter of Maureen and Jerry Shelley. Personal Goals for College: Continue to succeed academically and, after graduation, attend medical school to become an oncologist. |
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Alexandria Simpson High School Stats: .846 save percentage with 404 saves and 22 shutouts High School: Four-year starting goalkeeper at Burrillville High School…Senior Captain under Coach Susan Burgess…Made four consecutive playoff appearances and back to back All-Star game appearances...Ranked fourth in total saves and second in save percentage for Division Two Rhode Island Field Hockey...Received Rookie of the Year honors and earned First and Second Team All-Division accolades during her career…Also listed on the All-Academic Team... Finished with a total save count of 404 and save percentage of .846 with 22 shutouts…State Representative of Special Olympics RI, SADD President, and Public Relations for Class Officers. Personal Information: Daughter of Scott and Lisa Simpson…Has two siblings, Eddy and Danielle. Personal Goals for College: To get a degree in Social Work, to grow as a person, and to help make a difference in the lives of others. |
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Jenna-Marie Webster High School Stats: Two goals, five assists High School: Three-year varsity player and two-year starting midfielder at Gorham High School…Helped her team make the playoffs all three years…National Honors Society member and Gorham High School Scholar Athlete…Claimed two Academic Awards…Also an Anti-Bully Advocate for Free2luv…Has been driving a racecar for three years. Personal: Daughter of Rebecca and Jason Webster…Has an older brother, Cody. Personal Goals for College: I want to help the Saint Josephs field hockey team win it all while pushing myself and learning from Coach Lewis! |
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Bailey Wood High School Stats: 22 goals, nine assists High School: Three-year varsity player and two-year starter at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School…Helped her team advance to the playoffs all three years…Was the team's top scorer her junior and senior years and currently ranks fourth in team history with 22 career goals…Second Team All-KVAC honoree as a senior…Coached youth field hockey for three years. Personal Information: Daughter of Shelby Decato and Jim Everett…Has one stepbrother, Cole. Personal Goals for College: To be able to maintain a good balance between field hockey and my education. |
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