Millersville field hockey announces 2021 signing class
5/18/2021 2:12:00 PM | Field Hockey
MILLERSVILLE, Pa. – Millersville University field hockey head coach Shelly Behrens and assistant Margaret Thorwart welcomes the addition of eight student-athletes for the 2021 recruiting class. This year's class features five players from Pennsylvania, one from New Jersey, one from Chile, and one from Canada. After not competing in the 2020-2021 school year, the field hockey team is excited for and anticipating the start of their season for the first time in two years.
"When you look at our 2021 class you see a wide ranging and versatile group of young women," says Behrens. "I was very selective about who was joining us, and in going through the pandemic year there were a lot of kids who just wanted to decide and commit. We had developed some relationships with these young women pre-COVID and that gave us a good starting point with the remaining class. The weeding out of the 2021 class has been a positive as every one of these ladies chose Millersville as much as we chose them.
"They have developed their own bonds, and we are truly excited to not just have them on campus in the fall but to put them in the position to thrive and continue their individual and collective growth on and off the field," said Behrens.
The class includes: Grace Murray (Exeter, Pa./Exeter), Elizabeth Winters (Lancaster, Pa./Lancaster Catholic), Saige Shine (Collegeville, Pa./Perkiomen Valley), Morgan Lennon (Elverson, Pa./Twin Valley), Kerstin Koons (Lewisburg, Pa./Lewisburg), Morgan Klaiss (N.J./Kingsway Regional), Jacinta Bravo Mosso (Santiago, Chile/Redland School), Caroline Griffin (Napanee, Ontario/Napanee District).Gallery: (5-19-2021) 2021 Field Hockey Recruiting Class
GRACE MURRAY
Exeter Township High School
Why Millersville: "I chose Millersville because it was everything I was looking for in a campus. When I met some members of the team, I felt an instant connection and I knew this place was for me."
Career Highlights: Named All-Division I Second Team junior year...All-Division I Honorable Mention senior year.
Academic Interest: Undecided
ELIZABETH WINTERS
Lancaster Catholic High School
Why Millersville: "I knew that Millersville would best fit my needs academically while being the best school in the state for my major along with being offered a spot in the field hockey team!"
Career Highlights: Lancaster-Lebanon League Section 4 All-Star...Heartbeat Award recipient.
Academic Interest: Special Education, Early Education
SAIGE SHINE
Perkiomen Valley
Why Millersville: "I chose Millersville because when I stepped on campus it instantly felt like home. The coaches and team were so welcoming and it was an environment I could see myself enjoying. I knew Millersville would challenge me academically and athletically and push me to better myself."
Career Highlights: Four varsity letters... Senior captain...MVP...Player of the Year...All-Area First Team...All-PAC First Team...All-State Second Team in 2020...Perk Valley Varsity Coaches' Award...All-State Second Team, All-Area Second Team, All-PAC Second Team in 2019...JPIL U16 top 10 overall goal scorer in 2019...Team was District One runner-up and PIAA AAA quarterfinalists in 2018.
Academic Interest: Undecided
MORGAN LENNON
Twin Valley High School
Why Millersville: "Millersville provided a major that I had an interest in while still being able to play field hockey competitively."
Career Highlights: Four-year varsity starter...12 varsity letters (field hockey, basketball, and lacrosse)...Berks County Championships...All-Division junior and senior year.
Academic Interest: Early Education
KERSTIN KOONS
Lewisburg Area High School
Why Millersville: "Millersville has a great biology program with multiple concentrations. Its location is not too far and not too close to home. I want to play for a successful coach and program while getting a great education."
Career Highlights: All-conference honorable mention freshman and sophomore year.tAll-conference second team and District Champions junior year...All-conference second team, all-state honorable mention, and conference champions senior year...Save percentage of .810 and 40 career shutouts.
Academic Interest: Biology, Pre-Med
MORGAN KLAISS
Kingsway Regional High School
Why Millersville: "I chose Millersville because of the home-like feeling that was very welcoming and positive from the start and for the intense athletic programs that would push me to be the best all-around version of myself all while receiving one of the best educations for my intended major."
Career Highlights: Four-year varsity letter winner...Senior field hockey captain...Tri-County Royal Division First Team...All-Group IV First Team...All-South Jersey Second Team...All-State Third Team...Three-time Tri-County Royal Division Champions (2018, 2019, 2020)...New Jersey back-to-back Group IV Finalists (2018, 2019)...Class of 2021 Forward Watchlist...Class of 2021 Midfield Watchlist...Two-time Level I Futures Member...National Indoor Tournament Champions (2019, U16 and 2021, U19).
Academic Interest: Allied Health and Sports Medicine
JACINTA BRAVO MOSSO
Redland School
Why Millersville: "I chose Millersville because the moment I showed interest I received very good feedback even though I am not there yet, I already feel part of the team."
Career Highlights: Chilean National Team 2015.
Academic Interest: Education or sports medicine
CAROLINE GRIFFIN
Napanee District Secondary School
Why Millersville: "I chose Millersville because of how welcoming and competitive the field hockey team is. After speaking with the coaches, I immediately felt that I would learn new skills that will help my development as a player, which in turn will benefit the whole team."
Career Highlights: Selected for Team Canada ID Camp...Captain of Ontario East Team...Two-time KASSA All-Star MVP...Captain of GoA Reds Field Hockey Club.
Academic Interest: Sports Administration with a minor in management
"When you look at our 2021 class you see a wide ranging and versatile group of young women," says Behrens. "I was very selective about who was joining us, and in going through the pandemic year there were a lot of kids who just wanted to decide and commit. We had developed some relationships with these young women pre-COVID and that gave us a good starting point with the remaining class. The weeding out of the 2021 class has been a positive as every one of these ladies chose Millersville as much as we chose them.
"They have developed their own bonds, and we are truly excited to not just have them on campus in the fall but to put them in the position to thrive and continue their individual and collective growth on and off the field," said Behrens.
The class includes: Grace Murray (Exeter, Pa./Exeter), Elizabeth Winters (Lancaster, Pa./Lancaster Catholic), Saige Shine (Collegeville, Pa./Perkiomen Valley), Morgan Lennon (Elverson, Pa./Twin Valley), Kerstin Koons (Lewisburg, Pa./Lewisburg), Morgan Klaiss (N.J./Kingsway Regional), Jacinta Bravo Mosso (Santiago, Chile/Redland School), Caroline Griffin (Napanee, Ontario/Napanee District).
Exeter Township High School
Why Millersville: "I chose Millersville because it was everything I was looking for in a campus. When I met some members of the team, I felt an instant connection and I knew this place was for me."
Career Highlights: Named All-Division I Second Team junior year...All-Division I Honorable Mention senior year.
Academic Interest: Undecided
ELIZABETH WINTERS
Lancaster Catholic High School
Why Millersville: "I knew that Millersville would best fit my needs academically while being the best school in the state for my major along with being offered a spot in the field hockey team!"
Career Highlights: Lancaster-Lebanon League Section 4 All-Star...Heartbeat Award recipient.
Academic Interest: Special Education, Early Education
SAIGE SHINE
Perkiomen Valley
Why Millersville: "I chose Millersville because when I stepped on campus it instantly felt like home. The coaches and team were so welcoming and it was an environment I could see myself enjoying. I knew Millersville would challenge me academically and athletically and push me to better myself."
Career Highlights: Four varsity letters... Senior captain...MVP...Player of the Year...All-Area First Team...All-PAC First Team...All-State Second Team in 2020...Perk Valley Varsity Coaches' Award...All-State Second Team, All-Area Second Team, All-PAC Second Team in 2019...JPIL U16 top 10 overall goal scorer in 2019...Team was District One runner-up and PIAA AAA quarterfinalists in 2018.
Academic Interest: Undecided
MORGAN LENNON
Twin Valley High School
Why Millersville: "Millersville provided a major that I had an interest in while still being able to play field hockey competitively."
Career Highlights: Four-year varsity starter...12 varsity letters (field hockey, basketball, and lacrosse)...Berks County Championships...All-Division junior and senior year.
Academic Interest: Early Education
KERSTIN KOONS
Lewisburg Area High School
Why Millersville: "Millersville has a great biology program with multiple concentrations. Its location is not too far and not too close to home. I want to play for a successful coach and program while getting a great education."
Career Highlights: All-conference honorable mention freshman and sophomore year.tAll-conference second team and District Champions junior year...All-conference second team, all-state honorable mention, and conference champions senior year...Save percentage of .810 and 40 career shutouts.
Academic Interest: Biology, Pre-Med
MORGAN KLAISS
Kingsway Regional High School
Why Millersville: "I chose Millersville because of the home-like feeling that was very welcoming and positive from the start and for the intense athletic programs that would push me to be the best all-around version of myself all while receiving one of the best educations for my intended major."
Career Highlights: Four-year varsity letter winner...Senior field hockey captain...Tri-County Royal Division First Team...All-Group IV First Team...All-South Jersey Second Team...All-State Third Team...Three-time Tri-County Royal Division Champions (2018, 2019, 2020)...New Jersey back-to-back Group IV Finalists (2018, 2019)...Class of 2021 Forward Watchlist...Class of 2021 Midfield Watchlist...Two-time Level I Futures Member...National Indoor Tournament Champions (2019, U16 and 2021, U19).
Academic Interest: Allied Health and Sports Medicine
JACINTA BRAVO MOSSO
Redland School
Why Millersville: "I chose Millersville because the moment I showed interest I received very good feedback even though I am not there yet, I already feel part of the team."
Career Highlights: Chilean National Team 2015.
Academic Interest: Education or sports medicine
CAROLINE GRIFFIN
Napanee District Secondary School
Why Millersville: "I chose Millersville because of how welcoming and competitive the field hockey team is. After speaking with the coaches, I immediately felt that I would learn new skills that will help my development as a player, which in turn will benefit the whole team."
Career Highlights: Selected for Team Canada ID Camp...Captain of Ontario East Team...Two-time KASSA All-Star MVP...Captain of GoA Reds Field Hockey Club.
Academic Interest: Sports Administration with a minor in management
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