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After years of sharing a field with the Appalachian State football program at Kidd Brewer Stadium, the field hockey team has finally found its own home. The field, which was the home of the App State soccer team in the past, introduced a new advanced Astroturf. The Astroturf has its own water system in order to keep the turf wet during play, allowing for optimal playing conditions. The field is filled with parking and a 450 person stand. Modifications to the stadium in the future will include a new scoreboard, locker rooms and a press box area.
Appalachian Field Hockey Stadium Field Specifications Size: 91.4m x 55m (100.0 yd x 60.1 yd) Field: Water Based artificial turf Markings Solid Line: Two quarter-circles (shooting circle)16 yards from goal Dotted Line: 5.5 yards from the solid semi-circular line Penalty Spot: 6 inches in diameter, 7 yards from the center of each goal Center Line: Divides the field in two at the 50-yard mark Goals Two goals on opposite sides measures 7 feet high and 12 feet wide and 4 feet deep. The sideboards and backboard measure 18in (460mm) high. On a short corner, a direct shot cannot be lifted above the backboards to be counted as a goal. The goal is lined with black netting around the sides, top, and back.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 2014 INFORMATION 2014 Schedule 2013 Results 2014 Roster Brandi Alexander Kist Sarah Anderson Taylor Rhea Cristina Ceppi Anna Copsey Hannah French Robbi Jensen Charlotte Kirwan Laura Malinoski Marissa O’Brien Caroline Phillips Jessi Stuart Jordan Van Cleave Jordyn Warren Dana Wetmore Jordan Yaukey Abby Carls Taylor Cimbalist Micaela Diedericks Sam Fuerstenberg Rebecca McLean Maddie Phillips Amber Prince Abbie Roberts Savanna Sheridan Libba Wharton Taylor Trimmer
INFORMATION Location Boone, N.C. Founded 1899 Enrollment 17,838 Colors Black and Gold Nickname Mountaineers Conference NorPac (East) Affiliation NCAA Division I Chancellor Dr. Sheri N. Everts Faculty Representative Dr. Alan Hauser Interim Director of Athletics Rick Beasley Sr. Assoc. AD/SWA Debbie Richardson Facility Brandon & Erica M Adcock Field @ App Field Hockey Stadium Capacity 450
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RETURNERS
FRESHMAN
HISTORY AND RECORDS 2013 NorPac Recap 2013 Statistics All-Conference Honorees/Year-by-Year Records Record Book Dr. Jan Watson Interim Director of Athletics Rick Beasley
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SPORTS INFORMATION Contact James Ashley Office (828) 262-7166 Cell (917) 627-0590 Email ashleyja@appstate.edu Asst. AD/Sports Information Director Mike Flynn Associate SID Ryan Bower Assistant SID Kelsey Campbell Intern Ben Winterrowd Mailing Address Box 32116 Boone, NC 28608 Overnight Address 425 Jack Branch Drive Boone, NC. 28608 Website www.appstatesports.com
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Team Information 2013 Record 2-16 2013 NorPac Record 1-7 Letterwinners Returning/Lost 13/4 Starters Returning/Lost 8/3 Newcomers 10 Other Returners 5 Letterwinners Lost Emily Knapp, Sarah Anderson, Sophia Tikson, Katie Minogue
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CREDITS
The 2014 Appalachian Field Hockey Media Guide is a production of the App State Sports Information office. Editor: James Ashley, Ryan Bower Editorial Assistance: Ryan Bower, Mike Flynn, Ben Winterrowd Photography: Dave Mayo, Troy Tuttle (App State Creative Services), Lauren Hutchinson, Meghan Gay, App State Athletics Archives.
SPORTS INFORMATION
All interviews with student-athletes must be arranged through the Appalachian Sports Information Office. Please contact James Ashley at (828) 262-7166 or ashleyja@appstate.edu with any interview requests. All request must be made at least one day in advance
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2013 RESULTS
2014 SCHEDULE August 18 Longwood (Exhibition) 2:00 p.m. Farmville, Va. • Athletics Complex August 29 Georgetown 3:00 p.m. Boone, N.C. • Brandon & Erica M Adcock Field
September 1 Kent State Harrisburg, Va.
L, 2-6
September 2 Ball State Harrisburg, Va.
L, 0-2
September 1 Ball State 11:00 a.m. September 8 Vermont Boone, N.C. • Brandon & Erica M Adcock Field Davidson, N.C.
W, 4-3
September 5 Pacific 1:00 p.m. September 14 Longwood * Hanover, N.H. • Chase Astroturf Field
L, 1-8
Farmville, Va.
September 7 Rider 1:00 p.m. September 17 Davidson * Boone, N.C. • Brandon & Erica M Adcock Field
W, 2-1
Boone, N.C.
September 12 James Madison 3:00 p.m. September 21 James Madison Boone, N.C. • Brandon & Erica M Adcock Field
L, 0-7
Harrisburg, Va.
September 14 Davidson 1:00 p.m. Davidson, N.C. • Carol Grotnes Belk Turf Field September 22 Rider September 20 Miami University 12:00 p.m. Harrisburg, Va. Oxford, Ohio • Field Hockey Complex September 28 Radford September 21 Ohio State University 12:00 p.m. Columbus, Ohio • North Turf Field
L, 2-6 L, 1-3
Harrisburg, Va. October 1
Wake Forest Winston Salem, N.C.
L, 0-9
October 5
Richmond
L, 1-8
October 6
VCU
L, 1-8
September 23 Wake Forest 6:00 p.m. Winston Salem, N.C. • Ketner Stadium
September 26 William and Mary 3:00 p.m. Richmond, Va. Boone, N.C. • Brandon & Erica M Adcock Field September 28 Saint Joseph’s 12:00 p.m. Richmond, Va. Boone, N.C. • Brandon & Erica M Adcock Field Davidson * October 5 Liberty 2:00 p.m. October 11 Davidson, N.C. Lynchburg, Va. • Liberty Field Hockey Field
L, 3-4 (OT)
Liberty * October 10 Liberty 3:00 p.m. October 13 Lynchburg, Va. Boone, N.C. • Brandon & Erica M Adcock Field
L, 1-9
Temple L, 0-4 October 12 Boston College 1:00 p.m. October 18 Philadelphia, Pa. Boone, N.C. • Brandon & Erica M Adcock Field
October 19 Towson 3:00 p.m. October 20 Penn L, 1-7 Philadelphia, Pa. Boone, N.C. • Brandon & Erica M Adcock Field October 25 Pacific 12:00 p.m. October 25 Radford * Boone, N.C. • Brandon & Erica M Adcock Field Boone, N.C. October 26 Saint Francis
1:00 p.m.
October 31 Longwood
3:00 p.m.
November 2 Virginia Commonwealth
1:00 p.m.
Boone, N.C. • Brandon & Erica M Adcock Field Boone, N.C. • Brandon & Erica M Adcock Field
L, 0-2
October 27 Liberty * Boone, N.C.
L, 0-6
November 1 Longwood * Boone, N.C.
L, 2-4
Boone, N.C. • Brandon & Erica M Adcock Field
November6-8 NorPac Conference Tournament TBA Stocton, Calif. •TBA 2014 APPALACHIAN FIELD HOCKEY
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NUMERICAL ROSTER
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Name Jordan Yaukey Robbi Jensen Abby Carls Jessi Stuart Amber Prince Libba Wharton Rebecca McLean Micaela Diedericks Laura Malinoski Charlotte Kirwan Dana Wetmore Anna Copsey Taylor Cimbalist Maddie Phillips Taylor Trimmer Abbie Roberts Savanna Sheridan Jordan Van Cleave Hannah French Sam Fuerstenberg Jordyn Warren Caroline Phillips Marissa O’Brien Cristina Ceppi
Yr So. Jr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Fr, Fr. Fr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. So. Jr. Fr. Sr. Jr. So. Jr.
Pos. GK F/M M F F M/D D F D D M D M D M/D D F D F/M M/D F F D GK
Hometown (Previous School) Carlisle, Pa. (Big Spring) Ridgeway, Va. (Carlisle) Chesterfield, Va (Trinity Episcopal Middletown, Pa. (Lower Dauphin) Sinking Spring, Pa. (Conrad Weiser) Richmond, Va. (Collegiate School) Wilmington, N.C. (Cape Fear Academy Cape Town, South Africa (Stellenbosch) Easthampton, N.J. (Ball State/Rancocas Valley) Bethesda, Md. (Walter Johnson) Bethlehem, Pa. (Freedom) Clemmons, N.C. (West Forsyth) Virginia Beach, Va. (First Colonial) Virginia Beach, Va. (Floyd E. Kellam) Milton, Del. (Cape Henlopen/Vermont) Avondale, Pa.(Kennett) Hertford, N.C. (First Colonial) Louisville, Ky. (Ballard) Dayton, Ohio (Oakwood) Virginia Beach, Va. (Kempsville) Allentown, Pa. (William Allen) Delmar, Del. (Delmar) Yorktown, Va. (Tabb) Vienna, Va. (James Madison)
Name Abby Carls Cristina Ceppi Taylor Cimbalist Jordan Van Cleave Anna Copsey Micaela Diedericks Hannah French Sam Fuerstenberg Robbi Jensen Charlotte Kirwan Laura Malinoski Rebecca McLean Marissa O’Brien Caroline Phillips Maddie Phillips Amber Prince Abbie Roberts Savanna Sheridan Jessi Stuart Taylor Trimmer Jordyn Warren Dana Wetmore Libba Wharton
Yr Fr. Jr. Fr. So. Jr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Fr. So. Jr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Sr. So. Sr. Sr. Fr,
Pos. M GK M D D F F/M M/D F/M D D D D F D F D F F M/D F M M/D
Hometown (School) Chesterfield, Va (Trinity Episcopal Vienna, Va. (James Madison) Virginia Beach, Va. (First Colonial) Louisville, Ky. (Ballard) Clemmons, N.C. (West Forsyth) CapeTown,SouthAfrica (StellenboschUniversity) Dayton, Ohio (Oakwood) Virginia Beach, Va. (Kempsville) Ridgeway, Va. (Carlisle) Bethesda, Md. (Walter Johnson) Easthampton, N.J. (Ball State/Rancocas Valley) Wilmington, N.C. (Cape Fear Academy) Yorktown, Va. (Tabb) Delmar, Del. (Delmar) Virginia Beach, Va. (Floyd E. Kellam) Sinking Spring, Pa. (Conrad Weiser) Avondale, Pa.(Kennett) Hertford, N.C. (First Colonial) Middletown, Pa. (Lower Dauphin) Milton, Del. (Cape Henlopen/Vermont) Allentown, Pa. (William Allen) Bethlehem, Pa. (Freedom) Richmond, Va. (Collegiate School)
COACHING STAFF HeadCoach: AssistantCoach AssistantCoach:
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JUNIORS: (6): Cristina Ceppi, Anna Copsey, Hannah French, Robbi Jensen, Charlotte Kirwan and Caroline Phillips SOPHOMORE (3): Marissa O’Brien, Jordan Van Cleave and Jordan Yaukey FRESHMAN (10): Abby Carls, Taylor Cimbalist, Sam Fuerstenberg, Rebecca McLean, Maddie Phillips, Amber Prince, Abbie Roberts, Savanna Sheridan, Libba Wharton and Micaela Diedericks
BY AREA VIRGINIA (7): Marissa O’Brien, Cristina Ceppi, Robbi Jensen, Abby Carls, Taylor Cimbalist, Sam Fuerstenberg, Maddie Phillips, Libba Wharton KENTUCKY (1): Jordan Van Cleave
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SENIORS (4): Laura Malinoski, Jessi Stuart, Jordyn Warren and Dana Wetmore
NORTH CAROLINA (3): Anna Copsey, Rebecca McLean, Savanna Sheridan OHIO(1): Hanna French MARYLAND (1): Charlotte Kirwan NEW JERSEY (1): Laura Malinoski DELAWARE(1): Caroline Phillips PENNSYLVANIA (6): Jessi Stuart, Jordyn Warren, Dana Wetmore, Jordan Yaukey, Amber Prince, Abbie Roberts, SOUTH AFRICA (1): Micaela Diedericks PRONOUNCIATION GUIDE
Ceppi - Cep-ee Copsey-Cope-see Micaela- Mick-a-luh Diedericks-Dee-Dricks
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BRANDI ALEXANDER KIST
Head Coach • Ninth Season • Pennsylvania, 2003
Brandi Alexander Kist enters her ninth year at the helm of the Appalachian State University field hockey team in 2014. During her tenure, Kist has coached 12 all-NorPac selections and has also seen her team achieve great academic success as the Mountaineers have earned over 100 CFCHA/NFHCA awards for academic excellence. For three-straight years (2008, ’09, ’10) Appalachian field hockey earned NFCHA academic team honors for a cumulative team GPA of 3.0 or better. In addition, her 2011 squad captured an NCAA Public Recognition award for ranking in the top 10 percent among all field hockey squads in Academic Progress Rate (APR) Kist began her coaching career as a graduate assistant at Lindenwood University, where she helped directly with the defense. She helped guide the team to a winning record in each of her two years. In 2003, the Lions claimed the KIT Conference Championship and followed that in with an appearance in the 2004 Independent Schools Postseason Tournament.
Appalachian State’s football and track & field squads, field hockey received its own home for the start of the 2014 season. During the fall of 2013, renovations began at the site of the old Mountaineer Soccer Stadium at the State Farm Complex. By the fall of 2014 Brandon and Erica M. Adcock Field at Appalachian Field Hockey Stadium officially opened. The lead gift was provided by Brandon and Erica Adcock – Erica was an all-NorPac selection for Appalachian in 2006 and ’07. Alexander played collegiately at the University of Pennsylvania, where she was named the team’s Most Improved Player in 2001 and served as team captain in 2002. As a defender, Alexander also participated with the University of Technology in Sydney, Australia, and with the U.S. Field Hockey’s Elite Performance Training Center. Alexander graduated from Pennsylvania with a bachelor’s degree in classical studies in 2003 and received a master’s degree in sports management from Lindenwood in 2005.
Kist joined the staff at Appalachian in 2005 and, in her first year coaching at the Division I level, she helped both Erica Muschamp and Kate Ryno earn all-NorPac honors After just one year as an assistant, Kist was named head coach of the Mountaineers.
College Career Pennsylvania (1999-2002) University of Technology , Sydney Australia 2002
Kist has also helped usher Appalachian into a new era as her efforts were key in finding the field hockey squad a permanent home. After years of sharing Kidd Brewer Stadium with
Coaching Career
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• AT LINDENWOOD Kist began her coaching career at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Mo. She began as a graduate assistant learning the coaching aspects of field hockey as she earned her master’s degree in sports administration. As a member of the staff at Lindenwood, Alexander Kist helped guide the team to a winning record in each of her two years. In 2003, the Lions claimed the KIT Conference Championship and followed that in 2004 with an appearance in the Independent Schools Postseason Tournament.
• COLLEGIATE CAREER Alexander Kist played collegiately at the University of Pennsylvania, where she was named the team’s Most Improved Player in 2001 and served as team captain in 2002. Alexander-Kist also participated with the University of Technology in Sydney, Australia. She graduated from Pennsylvania with a bachelor’s degree in classical studies in 2003.
• AT APPALACHIAN Kist joined the Appalachian field hockey staff in 2005 as an assistant coach to Mandy Latz. After just one season of being an assistant, Kist was named the head coach. Her best two seasons coaching was 2009 and 2010 where she won six and five matches, respectively.
ALEXANDER KIST YEAR-BY-YEAR
Year School Conference Overall Conference Home Away Neutral 2006 Appalachian NorPac 2-19 0-6 1-1 0-11 1-7 2007 Appalachian NorPac 3-18 0-5 2-3 0-8 1-7 2008 Appalachian NorPac 2-17 1-5 1-4 0-6 1-7 2009 Appalachian NorPac 6-15 1-5 3-4 0-9 3-2 2010 Appalachian NorPac 5-14 1-5 3-5 0-6 2-4 2011 Appalachian NorPac 2-18 1-5 1-4 1-9 0-5 2012 Appalachian NorPac 3-15 0-8 0-5 1-6 2-4 2013 Appalachian NorPac 2-16 1-7 1-3 0-10 1-3 Career Record (8 seasons) 25-132 (.189) Conference Record (8 seasons) 5-46 (.109) Home Record 12-29 (.414) Away Record 2-65/ Neutral Record 11-39
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SARAH ANDERSON
Assistant Coach • First Season • Appalachian, 2013
Sarah Anderson joined the Appalachian State University field hockey coaching staff in 2014 after spending four seasons as a goalkeeper for the Mountaineers. Anderson graduated from Appalachian in December 2013. She helped as a volunteer assistant coach during the winter and spring training season working one-on-one with the goalkeepers and helping the defense. After sitting out her true freshman season, Anderson began to flourish as the Mountaineers goalie, on and off the field. In 2010 and 2011, she was the reserve goalkeeper, playing 12 games and saving a total of 24 shots. In her junior season, Anderson started all 18 matches. She posted 140 saves on the season for a .673 save percentage. She was named NorPac East Defensive Player of the Week for two-straight weeks. She posted her previous career high in saves against Wake Forest and earned her first career shutout on Oct. 14 against Ball State. During Anderson’s senior season, she tallied a career high in saves, surpassing her previous career high by 32 saves. She finished her career seventh on the all-time saves list with 336 and ninth on the single season all-time saves list with 172. Anderson has also trained with the U.S. Field Hockey High Performance Program for two years.
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A Kentucky native, Anderson was a three-year letterman in field hockey at Kentucky Country Day High School. She was named to the all-star team as a senior, the All-Kentucky second team selection and was a nominee for the Bunny Daughtery Defensive Play of the Year award.
CAREER STATISTICS AT APPALACHIAN Season GP GS A Pts Shot Shot% SOG SOG% GW PS-Att 2010 5 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0-0 2011 7 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0-0 2012 18 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0-0 2013 16 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0-0 TOTAL 46 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0-0 Season 2010 2011 2012 2013 TOTAL
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GP Minutes GA GAAvg 5 104:42 3 2.58 7 160:49 9 5.04 18 1214:13 68 5.04 16 1050:02 82 7.03 15 2529:46 162 5.76
Saves 6 18 140 172 336
Save% .6 6 7 .6 6 7 .6 7 3 .6 7 7 .6 7 5
W L T Sho 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 15 0 1 1 14 0 0 4 29 0 1
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TAYLOR RHEA
Assistant Coach • First Season • Wake Forest, 2014
Taylor Rhea joined the Appalachian State University field hockey’s coaching staff in 2014 after spending four seasons as a forward/midfielder at Wake Forest University.
Player of the Year and District Player of the Year. She was selected as a First Team High School All-American by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association as a senior.
Rhea ended a decorated career with the 15th-ranked Demon Deacons in 2013, earning a spot on the 2013 All-South Region Second Team and was a participant at the 2013 National Field Hockey Coaches Association Division I senior game. She was named Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Week after recording a hat trick against Boston College and guided her team to the NCAA tournament. She also ranks in the topfive in the ACC in goals scored, goals per game and points per game.
CAREER STATISTICS AT WAKE FOREST Season GP G A Pts Shot Shot% SOG SOG% GW PS-Att 2010 19 3 0 6 18 . 1 6 7 12 . 6 6 7 0 0-0 2011 19 4 2 10 21 . 1 9 0 12 . 5 7 1 0 0-0 2012 19 8 2 18 38 . 2 1 1 31 . 8 1 5 1 0-0 2013 20 17 4 38 54 . 3 1 5 38 . 7 0 4 5 0-0 TOTAL 79 32 8 72 131 . 2 4 4 93 . 6 8 9 6 0-0
During her senior year, Rhea tallied all career highs with 38 total points, comprising of 17 goals and four assists. She also showed her clutch ability scoring five game-winning goals. She carried a .315 shot percentage on 54 shots. Rhae scored one of Wake Forest’s two goals in the NCAA tournament game against North Carolina, a game they lost 5-2. Rhea started all 20 games for the Demon Deacons in her junior year, scoring a previous career high of eight goals, two assists and tallying 18 total points. The Virginia Beach, Va.-native, starred at Frank W. Cox high school. She guided her team to four-consecutive Group AAA state championships. As a senior, Rhea was named Virginia State Player of the Year, Tidewater Player of the Year, Regional
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From left to right: Bottom Row: Abbie Roberts, Taylor Trimmer, Amber Prince, Jessi Stuart, Taylor Cimbalist, Abby Carls, Micaela Diedericks, Robbi Jensen Middle Row: Kaitlyn Ogden (trainer), Savanna Sheridan, Sam Fuerstenberg, Dana Wetmore, Cristina Ceppi, Jordan Yaukey, Jordan Van Cleave, Charlotte Kirwan, Rebecca McLean, Taylor Rhea (assistant coach) Top Row: Brandi Alexander-Kist (head coach), Maddie Phillips, Marissa O’Brien, Hanna French, Laura Malinoski, Jordyn Warren, Libba Wharton, Anna Copsey, Caroline Phillips, Sarah Anderson (assistant coach)
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93 CRISTINA CEPPI
Junior • Goalkeeper • Louisville, Ky. • Kentucky Country Day
CAREER STATISTICS Season GP GS A Pts Shot Shot% SOG SOG% GW PS-Att 2012 6 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0-0 2013 9 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0-0 TOTAL 15 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0-0 Season 2012 2013 TOTAL
GP Minutes GA GAAvg Saves 6 79:31 10 11.32 3 9 216:07 15 6.25 23 15 295:38 25 7.61 26
Save% .231 .605 .510
WL 0 0 1 1 1 1
2012: Came in off the bench in six matches for the Mountaineers … played 79:31 minutes between the pipes in her freshman season … made three saves in her time in net…made one save each against William and Mary, Miami and Longwood.
T Sho 0 0 0 0 0 0
High School: Earned U.S. Field Hockey Futures Elite selection as a senior ... was a member of the U.S. Field Hockey National Futures Championship as a sophomore and junior ... tabbed first-team all-district as a junior and senior ... was named all-state honorable mention as a senior ... tallied a career-best 120 saves as senior and made 110 stops as a junior.
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS: Saves: 8, at VCU -- Oct 06, 2013
2013: Played nine matches for the Mountaineers...played 216:07 minutes...Made a career high 23 saves in her nine matches...Earned her first career win Sept. 8, 2013 in a 4-3 win at Vermont....loss was against VCU on Oct. 6, 2013 in an 8-1 match
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Personal: Full name is Cristina P. Ceppi ... daughter of Ricardo and Darla Ceppi ... health science major.
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Junior • Defense • Clemmons, N.C. • West Forsyth
CAREER STATISTICS Season GP G A Pts Shot Shot% SOG SOG% GW PS-Att 2012 18 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0-0 2013 18 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0-0 TOTAL 36 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0-0
High School: Earned first-team all-conference as a senior ... was awarded four varsity-letters in field hockey and track and field, and also lettered twice in swimming ... played club field hockey for the N.C. Triad and was
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coached by Melissa Martin.
2013: Started 15 matches in 2013 ... played 1,101 minutes during the year...made two saves ... one at Davidson on Oct. 11, 2013 and the other at Liberty on Oct. 13, 2013
Personal: Full name is Anna Rachel Copsey ... daughter of Stephen and Sue Copsey .... graphic arts and imaging technology major
2012: Appeared in all 18 matches, starting 12 … did not have any shots in her freshman campaign … earned her first career start against Georgetown (Aug. 26).
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Junior • Forward • Dayton, Ohio • Oakwood
CAREER STATISTICS Season GP G A Pts Shot Shot% SOG SOG% GW PS-Att 2012 18 1 1 3 5 . 2 0 0 2 .4 0 0 1 0-0 2013 18 1 5 7 4 . 2 5 0 1 .2 5 0 0 0-0 TOTAL 36 2 6 10 9 . 2 2 2 3 .3 3 3 0 0-0 SINGLE-GAME HIGHS: Points: 3, vs Rider -- Sept. 22, 2013 Goals: 1, vs Rider -- Sept. 22, 2013; at Ball State -- Oct 14, 2012 Assists: 1, 6 times Shots: 2, at Ball State -- Oct 14, 2012
2013: Started 17 of 18 matches for the Apps … scored one goal and had five assists … posted four shots with one on goal for a .250 shots on goal percentage ... had best match of the season against Rider with one goal, one assist and three points
2012: Started all 18 matches for the Apps … scored one goal and had one assist on the season … posted five shots with two on goal for a .400 shots on goal percentage ... earned NorPac Rookie of the Week honors one time…had the match winning goal against Ball State (Oct. 14). High School: Named Wendy’s Field Hockey High School Heisman recipient ... earned first-team all-conference as a senior and second-team as a junior ... led the conference with 11 assists as junior and senior ... tabbed all-Ohio academic accolade from sophomore year through senior year ... was named to the East Coast all-tournament team as a freshman ... played club ball for the Columbus Coyotes and helped lead her team to a 2010 Keystone State Games championship ... was a four year varsityletter winner in field hockey and track and field. Personal: Full name is Hanna Richters French...daughter of James and Leigh French .... interior design major
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Junior • Forward/Midfielder • Ridgeway, Va. • Carlisle
CAREER STATISTICS Season GP G A Pts Shot Shot% SOG SOG% GW PS-Att 2012 16 0 0 0 1 . 0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0 0-0 2013 18 0 0 0 2 . 0 0 0 1 .5 0 0 0 0-0 TOTAL 34 0 0 0 3 . 0 0 0 1 .3 3 3 0 0-0 SINGLE-GAME HIGHS: Shots: 1, vs Georgetown -- Aug 25, 2012; Radford -- Oct 25, 2013; at Radford -- Sept. 28, 2013
2013: Started four of the Mountaineers 18 matches, but played in all 18 ... recorded her first shot of the season at Radford Sept. 28, 2013 ... played 571 minutes, in which only one match was for the full 70 minutes
High School: Was a four-time all-conference honoree in field hockey and tennis ... earned all-state accolades as a sophomore, junior and senior ... recorded 24 goals, and 11 assists as a senior and 20 goals and 12 assists as a junior ... was named team most valuable player in all years with the tennis team. Personal: Full name is Robbi Elisabeth Jensen ... daughter of Rob and Lisa Jensen ... communication and public relations major
2012: Saw action in 16 matches, starting two … had one shot on goal … earned first career start against Georgetown…only shot of the season came against Georgetown (Aug. 25).
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Junior • Defense • Bethesda, Md. • Walter Johnson
CAREER STATISTICS Season GP G A Pts Shot Shot% SOG SOG% GW PS-Att 2012 7 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0 0-0 2013 14 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0 0-0 TOTAL 21 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0 0-0
Personal: Full name is Charlotte Ann Kirwan ... daughter of Patrick and Karen Kirwan ... education major.
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2013: Recorded her first career start on Sept. 22 against Rider ... started three games in total ... appeared in 14 games played a total of 304 minutes ... did not record any shots or any other stats. 2012: Appeared in seven matches off the bench for the Black and Gold … did not record a shot in her freshman season. High School: Scored eight goals as a senior ... was a varsity-letter winner in field hockey and lacrosse ... played club field hockey for the Jackals Field Hockey.
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Senior • Defense • Easthampton, N.J. • RancocasValley
CAREER STATISTICS Season GP G A Pts Shot Shot% SOG SOG% GW PS-Att 2012 17 0 1 1 2 . 0 0 0 1 .5 0 0 0 0-0 2013 15 2 2 6 15 . 1 3 3 7 .4 6 7 0 0-1 TOTAL 32 2 3 7 17 . 1 1 8 8 .4 7 1 0 0-1 SINGLE-GAME HIGHS: Points: 2, at Penn -- 10/20; vs Rider -- Sept. 22, 2013 Goals: 1, at Penn -- 10/20; vs Rider -- Sept. 22, 2013 Assists: 1, at Davidson -- Oct 11, 2013; Liberty -- Oct 26, 2012; vs Vermont -- Sept. 08, 2013 Shots: 3, at Temple -- Oct 18, 2013; Radford -- Oct 25, 2013
2013: Appeared in 15 matches starting 14 ... scored her first career goal at Appalachian against Rider on Sept. 22, 2013 ... second goal came at Penn on Oct. 20 ... She had 15 shots total on the year with seven of them on goal ... she attempted one penalty shot
2012: Saw action in 17 matches, starting 16 … posted one assist on defense … had one shot on goal on the season … recorded one defensive save against Liberty… only assist came against Liberty (Oct. 26). 2011 (Ball State): Appeared in and started all 20 games as a true freshman ... finished second on the team in goals and assists ... ranked sixth in the nation for defensive saves. High School: Four year starter on both the field hockey and softball teams at Rancocas Valley Regional High School ... received Rookie of the Year honors in her freshman season ... named first team All-Liberty Division twice ... was named to the second team All-Burlington Conference as a junior ... earned first team All-Burlington Conference and first team All-South Jersey in her senior campaign ... named team captain twice and voted team MVP in her senior season. Personal: Full name is Laura Elise Malinoski ... history and social studies education major
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26 MARISSA O’BRIEN
Sophomore • Defense • Yorktown, Va. • Tabb
CAREER STATISTICS Season GP G A Pts Shot Shot% SOG SOG% 2012 18 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 2013 18 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 TOTAL 36 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 .0 0 0
GW 0 0 0
PS-Att 0-0 0-0 0-0
Personal: Full name is Marissa Margaret O’Brien … daughter of Fred and Christine O’Brien ... nursing major
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
2013: Appeared in 18 matches on the year ... attempted three corners on the year...started 11 games ... first start came at Radford on Sept.28, 2013 High School: Lettered four times in field hockey at Tabb High School … named all-state as a senior … was selected honorable mention all-state as a junior … named all-district and all-region during her sophomore, junior and senior seasons … holds the school record for most defensive saves in a season … played club ball for the Peninsula Youth Field Hockey Association … named team captain of her club team as a junior and senior … was also a four-year letter winner in soccer and track and field.
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25 CAROLINE PHILLIPS
Junior • Forward • Delmar, Del. • Delmar
CAREER STATISTICS Season GP G A Pts Shot Shot% SOG SOG% GW PS-Att 2012 18 4 3 11 25 .1 6 0 9 .3 6 0 1 0-0 2013 18 3 0 6 38 .0 7 9 15 .3 9 5 1 0-0 TOTAL 36 7 3 17 63 .1 1 1 24 .3 8 1 2 0-0 SINGLE-GAME HIGHS: Points: 4, vs Saint Louis -- Sept. 03, 2012; vs Vermont -- Sept. 08, 2013 Goals: 2, vs Vermont -- Sept. 08, 2013 Assists: 2, vs Saint Louis -- Sept. 03, 2012 Shots: 8, vs Ball State -- Sept. 2, 2013
2013: Appeared in all 18 matches on the year, started 12 matches ... scored three goals on the season for a total of six points ... led the team in shots with 38 and shots on goal with 15 ... held a .395 shot on goal percentage... recorded a match-winning goal Sept. 8, 2013 against Vermont ... match high eight shots at Ball State..and career high two goals against Vermont
2012: Appeared in all 18 matches as a freshman, starting 13…ranked third on the team with four goals and tied for second on the team with three assists … put nine shots on net for a .360 shots on goal percentage … ranked third on the team with her 11 points on the season … posted one game winning goal ... garnered NorPac Co-Rookie of the Week honors one time … notched the game winning goal and notched two assists against Saint Louis (Sept. 3). High School: Earned first-team all-state as junior and senior ... tabbed all-conference and all-region accolades as a senior ... scored 31 goals and dished out 8 assists in her senior year ... earned first-team all-state honors in 2011 in softball ... named all-conference twice in softball. Personal: Full name is Caroline Elizabeth Phillips ... daughter of Robert and Lorie Philips ... criminal justice major.
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3 JESSI STUART
Senior • Forward • Middletown, Pa. • Lower Dauphin
CAREER STATISTICS Season GP G A Pts Shot Shot% 2011 19 5 3 13 23 .2 1 7 2012 18 3 3 9 29 .1 0 3 2013 18 3 2 8 14 .2 1 4 TOTAL 55 11 8 30 66 .1 6 7
SOG 14 19 6 39
SOG% GW PS-Att .6 0 9 0 0-0 .6 5 5 0 0-0 .4 2 9 0 0-1 .5 9 1 0 0-1
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS: Points: 4, at Davidson -- Oct 26, 2011 Goals: 2, at Davidson -- Oct 26, 2011 Assists: 2, Robert Morris -- Sept. 25, 2011 Shots: 4, 5 times
2013: Started 17 of 18 games ... finished second on the team with three goals and third on the team in points with 14 ... was third on the team with a .214 shot percentage 2012: Started all 18 matches for Appalachian in the 2012 season … had three goals, which was good for a tie for fourth on the team … posted three assists, which tied for second on the team … notched nine points on the
season … put 19 shots on goal for a .655 shots on goal percentage … knotted a goal and an assist in the Apps victory over Penn (Sept. 9). 2011: Made 19 appearances including 11 starts ... named NorPac East Rookie of the Week three times ... led the team in points (13), goals (5), and assists (3) ... netted her first collegiate goal in the season-opener at VCU ... recorded a season-best four points at Davidson. High School: Was a four-time softball and three-time varsity-letter winner ... led Lower Dauphin to a state championship in 2009 ... was named all-star as a junior in softball. Personal: Full name is Jessi Deborah Stuart ... daughter of Ron and Julie Stuart ... exercise science major
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21 JORDAN VAN CLEAVE
Sophomore • Midfielder • Louisville, Ky. • Ballard
CAREER STATISTICS Season GP G A Pts Shot Shot% SOG SOG% GW PS-Att 2013 18 0 0 0 1 .0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0 0-0 TOTAL 18 0 0 0 1 .0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0 0-0 SINGLE-GAME HIGHS: Shots: 1, at VCU -- Oct 06, 2013
2013: Only person on the team to start all 18 games ... played 1,073 minutes on the season which was fourth best on the team ... attempted one shot on the season at VCU on Oct. 6, 2013
High School: Four-year letter winner in field hockey at Ballard High School … named to the KY select 1st team and state all-tournament team as a senior … was voted to the all-star team during her junior and senior seasons … helped lead her team to district championships as a freshman and senior … was a two time captain … was selected as a Miss Kentucky Field Hockey nominee and an All-American nominee … played club ball for the International Field Hockey Club of Kentucky … also lettered three times in lacrosse … was a two time defensive player of the year in lacrosse. Personal: Full name is Jordan Leigh Van Cleave … daughter of Scott and Lisa Van Cleave ... anthroplogy major
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24 JORDYN WARREN
Senior • Forward • Allentown, Pa. • William Allen
CAREER STATISTICS Season GP G A Pts Shot Shot% 2012 18 3 0 6 18 .1 6 7 2013 17 2 1 5 16 .1 2 5 TOTAL 35 5 1 11 34 .1 4 7
SOG 14 11 25
SOG% GW PS-Att .7 7 8 0 0-0 .6 8 8 1 0-1 .7 3 5 1 0-1
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS: Points: 2, 5 times Goals: 1, 5 times Assists: 1, at VCU -- Oct 06, 2013 Shots: 5, RADFORD -- Sept 30 2012
2013: Played in 17 matches, starting five ... recorded her first career assists in the Oct. 6 matchup at VCU ... scored a goal against Vermont and one goal against Davidson Sept. 17, 2013 which was the match-winning goal ... proved to be one of the most accurate shooters on the team with a .688 shot on goal percentage which was best on the team with anyone more than 10 shots
2012: Appeared in all 18 matches, starting one … scored three goals in the 2012 season … tallied six points with 18 shots, 14 of which were on goal for a team-high .778 shots on goal percentage … had three shots and one goal against Georgetown (Aug. 25). 2011: Did not see action as a freshman. High School: Was a three-time varsity-letter winner ... was a member of the Marojoka club team. Personal: Full name is Jordyn Nicole Warren ... daughter of John and Malissa Jean Warren ... communication and public relations major
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12 DANA WETMORE
Senior • Midfielder • Bethlehem, Pa. • Lower Freedom
CAREER STATISTICS Season GP G A Pts Shot Shot% SOG SOG% GW PS-Att 2011 20 2 2 6 13 .1 5 4 7 .5 3 8 0 0-0 2012 18 6 2 14 35 .1 7 1 14 .4 0 0 0 0-0 2013 13 1 1 3 18 .0 5 6 9 .5 0 0 0 0-0 TOTAL 51 9 5 23 66 .1 3 6 30 .4 5 5 0 0-0 SINGLE-GAME HIGHS: SINGLE-GAME HIGHS: Points: 2, 10 times Goals: 1, 9 times Assists: 2, Longwood -- Oct 07, 2012 Shots: 5, DELAWARE -- Sept. 22, 2012; RADFORD -- Sept 30 2012
2013: Started 13 of her 14 games played ... scored one goal on Sept. 1, 2013 against Kent State ... earned her third point of the season off an assist in the Nov. 1, 2013 matchup against Longwood ... recorded nine shots on goal and a .500 shot on goal percentage ... averaged 1.38 shots per game
2012: Started all 18 matched for Appalachian in 2012 … led the team with her six goals … had two assists on the season … put 14 shots on net, which was good for a .400 shots on goal percentage … ranked second on the team with 14 points on the season … received the Julie Nagel Extraordinary Teammate award … had one goal in the Mountaineers win over Ball State (Oct. 14). 2011: Appeared in all 20 games including 19 starts ... was named NorPac East Rookie of the Week for back-to-back weeks in Sept. ... netted her first collegiate goal at Delaware ... tied for second on the team with two assists. High School: Earned all-conference honors as a junior and senior ... named team most valuable player as a junior and senior ... was a four-year soccer and field hockey varsity-letter winner. Personal: Full name is Dana Robin Wetmore ... daughter of Don and Marilyn Wetmore ... communications sciences and disorder major
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00 JORDAN YAUKEY
Sophomore • Goalkeeper • Carlisle, Pa. • Big Spring
CAREER STATISTICS Season GP G A Pts Shot Shot% SOG SOG% GW PS-Att 2013 0 0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0 0-0
Personal: Full name is Jordan Marie Yaukey … daughter of Dean and Katie Yaukey . .. exercise science major
Season GP Minutes GA GAAvg Saves Save% W L T Sho 2013 0 00:00 0 00.00 0 .000 0 0 0 0 SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
2013: Did not see any action. High School: Three-year letter winner in field hockey at Big Spring High School … named to the Mid Penn Colonial 1st team her junior and senior campaigns … was selected to the Patriot News Big 11 Harrisburg team and All Sentinel 1st team as a senior … was named defensive MVP as a junior and senior … helped lead her team to a Colonial League division championship as a senior ... recorded nine shut-outs and 108 saves her senior season … played club ball for Key State Field Hockey Club.
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ABBY CARLS FRESHMAN MIDFIELDER CHESTERFIELD, VA. TRINITY, EPISCOSPAL
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High School: Named most defensive player as a senior ... all-state as a senior ... played club field hockey for the Panthers Personal: Full name is Abigail Brianna Carls ... daughter of Sue Murphy ... has four siblings, Ally, 13, Madison, 11, Sara, 9, Mackenzie, 9 ... plans to major in exercise science and plans to be a physical therapist upon graduation
TAYLOR CIMBALIST FRESHMAN MIDFIELDER VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. FIRST COLONIAL
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High School: Played in the Junior Olympics and Future’s championships ... helped team win a state championship in 2011 and 2012 ... played in the state finals in 2013 ... earned 1st team all state, region and conference and defensive player of the year as a senior ... scored 23 goals as a senior ... earned first team all region and district as a junior ... also lettered in basketball, track and field and wrestling Personal: Full name is Taylor Layne Cimbalist ... born Feb. 23, 1996 to Cherene Cimbalist ... Has one sibling, Ryan, 21, ... plans to major in exercise science
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MICAELA DIEDERICKS FRESHMAN FORWARD CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY
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High School: Played five years of high school and was named to the Western Provinve U18 ... named field hockey player of the year in 2012 ... played for Stellenbosch University where she finsihed as the top goal scorer in 2013. Personal: Full name is Micaela Diedericks ... born Nov. 17, 1994 ... daughter of Nathan and Terisa Diedericks .. plans to major in biology
SAM FUERSTENBERG FRESHMAN MIDFIELDER/DEFENSE VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. KEMPSVILLE
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High School: Named first team all-conference and all-state as a senior ... won her school’s iron woman award ... also lettered in basketball, track and field and tennis where she won MVP and had the highest GPA ... played club field hockey for Tcoyo where they took second place in the Disney Rish Showcase in 2013 Personal: Full name is Samantha Kate Fuerstenberg ... born Jan. 17, 1996 ... guardians are Kris and Eric Fuersenberg ... has one sibling, Lance, 17, ... plans to major in communication sciences and disorders and plans to go to graduate school after for speech language pathology
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REBECCA MCLEAN FRESHMAN DEFENSE WILMINGTON, N.C. CAPE FEAR ACADEMY
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High School: Four-time letterwinner ... was named to the N.C. all state team during her junior and senior year ... was named team’s most valuable player her junior and senior year ... finished with 11 goals and 11 assists ... played club for the Charlotte Ambush Personal: Full name is Rebecca Jane Blythe McLean ... born July 13, 1996 ... daughter of Nina and Dickson McLean ... has one sibling, Nancy, 19...Plans to major in psychology .., dad played football at Davidson and uncle, David Dooley, played golf at UNC
MADDIE PHILLIPS FRESHMAN DEFENSE VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. FLOYD E. KELLAM
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High School: Earned all-conference honors her junior and senior year and added an all-state honor during her senior year ... named Player of the Year for her conference as a senior and first-team all-region ... voted most valuable player by her team and won the school’s player of the year award ... played club at Saints Hockey where they finished third in the nation Personal: Full name is Madeline Claire Phillips ... born March 27, 1996 to Laurie and Robert Phillips ... has one sibling, Meredith, 15, ... loves to snowboard and surf ... plans to major in special education to become a teacher
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AMBER PRINCE FRESHMAN FORWARD SINKING SPRING, PA. CONRAD WEISER
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High School: Scored four goals and six assists as a senior ... earned all-division and most valuable player awards her senior year ... finished second team all-division during her junior year ... played club field hockey for the High Styx Personal: Full name is Amber Denise Prince ... born Oct. 24, 1996 ... daughter of Sherry and Ronnie Prince ... has one sister Ajia, 20, ... plans to major in communications and work on television after graduation
ABBIE ROBERTS FRESHMAN DEFENSE AVONDALE, PA. KENNETT
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High School: Earned all-conference honors as a senior ... voted most valuable player to her team as a senior ... earned the best defensive player award junior and senior year ... finished as the second highest scorer on the team during her senior campaign ... also lettered in track and field. Personal: Full name Abigail Gwen Roberts ... born Jan. 23, 1996 to Barbara and Brian Roberts ... has two siblings, Brody, 22, and Ian, 20, ... plans to major in math and secondary education.
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SAVANNA SHERIDAN FRESHMAN FORWARD HERTFORD, N.C. FIRST COLONIAL
High School: Named second team all-conference ... also lettered in soccer Personal: Full name is Savanna Ciara Sheridan ... Born Jan. 30, 1996 ... guardian: Heidi Sheridan ... has two siblings, Taylor, 21, Serene, 14 ... plans to major in biology and minor in business
LIBBA WHARTON FRESHMAN MIDFIELDER/DEFENSE RICHMOND, VA.
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COLLEGIATE SCHOOL
High School: Helped lead school to VISSA State Champions junior and senior season ... also was named LIS champions junior year..Also lettered in track & field ... played club for the Saints Field Hockey ... finished third in the nation in 2013 Personal: Full name is Mary Elizabeth Wharton ... born on Jan. 6, 1996 to Abbie and Kemper Wharton ... has two siblings, Conrad, 23, and Caleb, 21 ,.. major is undecided
TAYLOR TRIMMER JUNIOR MIDFIELDER/DEFENSE MILTON, DEL.
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CAPE HENLOPEN/ VERMONT
Vermont: Made 17 appearances in two years, starting one match ... recorded two shots High School: Helped her school win four conference championships in field hockey and a state championship during her senior year ... scored eight goals in playoffs during senior year ... scored game winning goal in the state championship game ... ranked 9th in the state in goals, and fifth overall in points with 48 Personal: Full name is Taylor McKenzie Trimmer ... daughter of Troy and Stephanie Trimmer ... majoring in communication studies and minor in marketing
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2013 NORPAC RECAP
Founded in 1982, the nine-member NorPac Conference competes at the NCAA Division 1 level in field hockey. At the end of the 2001 season, two NorPac teams were ranked in the NCAA top 20. Entering the 2013 season, the NorPac Conference is comprised of nine teams, Appalachian State, California, Davidson, Liberty, Longwood, Pacific, Radford, Stanford and UC Davis. In July 2008, the conference announced the addition of UC Davis as its newest member.
The Aggies became eligible to compete in a full conference schedule, including the NorPac tournament, in 2009-10. In 2013, all nine institutions competed in the NorPac Conference Championship Tournament at Liberty. The NorPac Tournament Champion will advance to an NCAA play-in game against the winner of the America East Conference, with the winner advancing to the NCAA tournament.
2013 NORPAC AWARD WINNERS
2013 NORPAC STANDINGS EAST DIVISION
CONFERENCE OVERALL W L Pct. W L Liberty* # 8 0 1.000 14 4 Longwood 6 2 .750 8 11 Radford 3 5 .375 5 14 Davidson 2 6 .250 6 12 Appalachian State 1 7 .000 2 16
Pct. .778 .421 .263 .333 .111
OVERALL W 14 5 4 6
L 4 12 13 11
Pct. .778 .294 .235 .353
2013 TOURNAMENT
Thurs., Nov. 7 Gm. 1 UC Davis vs. Radford Gm. 2 Liberty vs. California Gm. 3 Stanford vs. Davidson Gm. 4 Longwood vs. Pacific
4-2 2-1 5-1 2-1
Fri. , Nov. 8 Gm. 5 California vs. Radford Gm. 6 Liberty vs. UC Davis Gm. 7 Stanford vs. Longwood Gm. 8 Pacific vs. Davidson
5-1 6-0 5-0 3-1
Sat., Nov. 3 Third Place Match Gm. 9 Longwood vs. UC Davis Championship Match Gm. 10 Liberty vs. Stanford
Coach of the Year: Jodie Murph (Liberty) Tara Danielson (Stanford)
2-1 2-1
West Division All-Conference Jordan O’Reilly (California) Maddie Secco (Stanford) Kelsey Harbin (Stanford) Lara Kruggel (California) Allie Swartz (California) Emily Tregoning (Pacific) Alex McCawley (Stanford) Shannon Elmitt (California) Cloey LemMon (UC Davis) Clara Goni (California) Hope Burke (Stanford) Courtney Hendrickson(California
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Maria Whitehead Rookie of the Year: Serena Barr (Liberty)
Sheryl Johnson Academic Excellence Award: Hope Burke (Stanford)
2013 ALL-CONFERENCE TEAMS
East Division All-Conference: Stacey de Grandhomme (Longwood) Natalie Barr (Liberty) Melissa Funsten (Davidson) Alayna Versage (Radford) Serena Barr, Fr. (Liberty) Jennifer Burris (Longwood) Tyler McFayden (Davidson) Ashley Krulock (Liberty) Caitlin Smith (Longwood) Jordyn Warren (Appalachian State) Hannah Jones (Liberty) Marianna Parker, So., F (Radford) Kaye Goulding, R Sr., GK (Longwood
Offensive Players of the Year: East - Natalie Barr (Liberty) West - Lara Kruggel (California) Defensive Players of the Year: East - Kaye Goulding (Longwood) West - Courtney Hendrickson (California)
WEST DIVISION
CONFERENCE W L Pct. Stanford * 5 1 .833 UC-Davis 3 3 .500 Pacific 2 4 .333 California 2 4 .333
Division Players of the Year: East - Stacey de Grandhomme (Longwood) West - Kelsey Harbin (Stanford)
Julie Nagle Extraordinary Teammate Award: Connie Cape (Davidson) Mia Kane (Davidson) All-Academic Team Hannah Bettencourt (Pacific) Hope Burke (Stanford) Emily Costa (UC Davis) Helen Doolittle (Liberty) Courtney Hendrickson (California) Emily Knapp, Sr. (Appalachian State) Tyler McFayden, Sr. (Davidson) Caitlin Smith (Longwood) Alayna Versage (Radford)
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2013 STATISTICS ## Name
GP-GS G
A
INDIVIDUAL STATS Pts Sh Shot% SOG SOG% GW PS-ATT DSV
5 Lindsay Amador 14-11 3 4 6 Lynnae Luettich 18-12 4 0 3 Jessie Stuart 18-17 3 2 22 Hannah French 18-17 1 5 25 Caroline Phillips 18-12 3 0 9 Laura Malinoski 15-14 2 2 24 Jordyn Warren 17-5 2 1 23 Castern Farr 18-7 2 0 12 Dana Wetmore 13-12 1 1 17 Emily Knapp 18-17 0 3 1 Robbi Jensen 18-4 0 0 21 Jordan Van Cleave 18-18 0 0 4 Sophia Tikson 15-2 0 0 99 Sarah Anderson 16-16 0 0 93 Cristina Ceppi 9-2 0 0 26 Marissa O’Brien 18-11 0 0 14 Anna Copsey 18-15 0 0 10 Charlotte Kirwan 14-3 0 0 7 Lane Flynn 12-3 0 0 Total........... 18 21 18
## Name GP-GS 99 Sarah Anderson 16-16 93 Cristina Ceppi 9-2 TM Team - Total...... 18 Opponent.... 18
10 17 .176 10 .588 0 0-0 0 8 11 .364 5 .455 0 0-0 0 8 14 .214 6 .429 0 0-1 0 7 4 .250 1 .250 0 0-0 0 6 38 .079 15 .395 1 0-0 0 6 15 .133 7 .467 0 0-1 2 5 16 .125 11 .688 1 0-0 0 4 5 .400 4 .800 0 0-0 0 3 18 .056 9 .500 0 0-0 0 3 2 .000 1 .500 0 0-0 0 0 2 .000 1 .500 0 0-0 0 0 1 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 0 0 1 .000 1 1.000 0 0-0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 2 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 0 60 144 .146 71 .493 2 0-2 4
Minutes GA Avg Saves Pct W 1050:02 82 7.03 172 .677 1 216:07 15 6.25 23 .605 1 0:00 0 0.00 4 1.000 0 1266:09 97 6.89 199 .672 2 1266:09 21 1.49 50 .704 15
L 14 1 0 15 2
TEAM STATS SHOT STATISTICS APP OPP GOALS BY PERIOD Goals-Shot attempts 21-144 97-450 Appalachian Goals scored per game 1.17 5.39 Opponents Shot pct. .146 .216 Shots on goal 71-144 296-450 SHOTS BY PERIOD SOG pct. .493 .658 Appalachian Shots/Game 8.0 25.0 Opponents Assists 18 62 PENALTY CORNERS 83 139 SAVES BY PERIOD PENALTY STROKES 0-2 2-4 Appalachian Opponents PENALTIES Green cards 7 8 PENALTY CORNERS Yellow cards 5 3 Appalachian Red cards 1 1 Opponents ATTENDANCE Total 616 2496 Dates/Avg Per Date 4/15 10/250 Neutral Site #/Avg 4/110 2014 APPALACHIAN FIELD HOCKEY 28
T Sho 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
1st 2nd OT OT2 TOTAL 11 10 0 0 21 42 54 1 0 97 1st 2nd OT OT2 TOTAL 73 71 0 0 144 225 217 8 0 450 1st 2nd OT OT2 TOTAL 97 96 6 0 199 24 26 0 0 50 1st 2nd OT OT2 TOTAL 41 42 0 0 83 65 73 1 0 139
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ALL-CONFERENCE HONOREES // YEAR-BY-YEAR RECORDS ALL-CONFERENCE HONOREES 1983 Lynn Carrino Soyka Dobush Nancy Skripko Leigh Sumner Michelle Zaro Terry Zehnbauer 1984 Lynn Carrino Kathy Heckel Sheila McCarthy Kasey Melton Irene Prue Kiki Sekimachi Winnie Shelton Nancy Stipko Kim Sullivan Tracey Thompson 1985 Lynn Carrino Irene Prue Kiki Sekamachi Winnie Shelton Tracey Thompson
1986 Luann Degroat Kathy Heckel Sheila McCarthy Siobhan McCarthy Kasey Melton Angie Reid
1989 Dana Aberico Laura Babineau Luann Degroat Libba Shannonhouse Shannon Smith
1990 1987 Dana Aberico Luann Degroat Lisa Fromm Kathy Heckel Sara Hopkinson Kasey Melton Melissa Puckett Angie Reid Libba Shannonhouse Libba Shannonhouse Shannon Smith Jayne Ward 1991 1988 Mattie Jean Hunt Luann Degroat Rachel Megee Kathy Heckel Melissa Puckett Vanessa Marsden Shannon Smith Graham Shannonhouse Elise Steuer Libba Shannonhouse Jayne Ward 1992 Barry Clyatt Mattie Jean Hunt Rachel Megee Melissa Puckett Shannon Smith Elise Steuer
1995 Jen Broderick Jodi Chrystal Barry Clyatt Tara Fachada 1996 Jen Broderick Jodi Chrystal Megan Cordino 1997 Miki Bingham Jodi Chrystal Dana Fabretti Andrea Pelliccio 1998 Suzanne Fawsette Heather Gleasam Chanley Layton Beth Matherne 1999 Dana Fabretti Beth Matherne Kim Rohrs Katie Shultzitski
2000 Meredith White
2007 Alison Gradischer
2001 Christina Settle Malia Swieconek Emily Walls
2008 Quantina Chau Amanda Young 2009 Jessie Harris Nicole Morgan
2002 Emily Walls Nara Brookes
2010 Nicole Morgan Lisa Charney Bridgette Street
2003 Nara Brookes Bridgette Burkhardt Adrienne Gerhardt Erica Muchamp Kate Ryno
2011 Brooklyn Shearer 2012 Casey Lammando Lesley Thomas
2004 Lizzie Watson 2005 Kate Ryno Erica Muschamp
2013 Jordyn Warren
2006 Erica Muschamp
ALL-TIME TEAM RESULTS Year Won Lost Tie 1968 12 1 1 1969 11 1 1 1970 10 2 1 1971 9 3 1 1972 8 2 4 1973 5 2 5 1974 12 4 2 1975 12 4 1 1976 8 5 3 1977 10 7 7 1978 14 4 4 1979 9 9 1 1980 8 5 0 1981 13 6 5 1982 11 4 0 1983 10 8 1 1984 11 8 1 1985 12 6 0 1986 8 10 0 1987 9 10 1 1988 10 12 0 1989 5 12 0 1990 8 12 1 1991 2 10 2 1992 7 10 0
Pct. .857 .846 .769 .750 .571 .417 .667 .706 .500 .417 .636 .474 .615 .542 .733 .526 .550 .667 .444 .450 .455 .294 .381 .143 .412
Year Won Lost Tie 1993 5 11 1 1994 2 17 0 1995 3 13 0 1996 6 12 0 1997 11 8 0 1998 12 8 0 1999 4 15 0 2000 5 14 0 2001 8 13 0 2002 5 15 0 2003 12 8 0 2004 6 14 0 2005 4 13 0 2006 2 18 0 2007 3 18 0 2008 2 17 0 2009 6 15 0 2010 5 14 0 2011 2 18 0 2012 3 15 0 2013 2 16 0 Totals 372 416 46
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Pct. .294 .105 .188 .333 .579 .600 .211 .263 .381 .250 .600 .428 .308 .100 .167 .105 .286 .263 .100 .167 .125 .383
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Record book
OFFENSE
Career Goals 1. Lynn Carrino (1982-85) 2. Debbie Morey (1970-72) 3. Sheila McCarthy (1985-87) 4. Nara Brookes (2000-03) 5. Shannon Smith (1989-92) 6. Eva Redfield (1980-81) Susan Lapasnick (1968-70) 8. Mimi Moore (1973-76) 9. Melissa Miller (1977-80) 10. Cathy Mahaffey (1976-78) Career Assists 1. Bridgette Burkhardt (2000-03) 2. Jessie Harris (2006-09) 3. Andrea Lee (2002-2006) 4. Shannon Smith (1989-92) Nara Brookes (2000-03) 5. Sheila McCarthy (1985-87) Erica Muschamp (2003-06) Nicole Morgan (2006-10) Emily Walls (2001-02) Kasey Melton (1985-87) Jessica Harris (2004-07) Caitlin Counts (2006-10) Casey Lammando (2010-12) Career Points 1. Lynn Carrino (1982-85) 2. Sheila McCarthy (1985-87) 3. Nara Brookes (2000-03) 4. Debbie Morey (1970-72) 5. Shannon Smith (1989-92) 6. Eva Redfield (1980-81) Susan Lapasnick (1968-70) 8. Mimi Moore (1973-76) 9. Melissa Miller (1977-80) 10. Nicole Morgan (2006-10)
49 41 38 33 30 29 29 28 27 25 18 15 14 13 13 11 11 11 11 9 9 9 9 100 87 83 82 73 58 58 56 54 47
Single-Season Goals 1. Eva Redfield (1982) 2. Susan Lapasnick (1968) 3. Jan Corcoran (1968) Nara Brookes (2003) 5. Lynn Carrino (1985) Sheila McCarthy (1987) 7. Lynn Carrino (1984) Mimi Moore (1975) 9. Sheila McCarthy (1986) Cathy Mahaffey (1977)
23 21 20 20 18 18 17 17 13 13
Single-Season Assists 1. Bridgette Burkhardt (2003) 2. Nara Brookes (2003) Emily Walls (2001) 3. Jessie Harris (2008) 5. Andrea Lee (2004) 6. Kim Blackwell (1997) Chanley Layton (1998) Kim Rohrs (2000) Meredith White (2000) Lauren Kloeppinger (2010) Jenn Heiss (2010)
12 8 8 7 6 5 5 5 5 5 5
Single-Season Points 1. Nara Brookes (2003) 2. Eva Redfield (1981) 3. Susan Lapasnick (1968) 4. Sheila McCarthy (1987) 5. Lynn Carrino (1985) 6. Lynn Carrino (1984) 7. Mimi Moore (1975) 8. Sheila McCarthy (1986) 9. Shannon Smith (1990) 10. Cathy Mahaffey (1977)
48 46 42 40 37 35 34 30 29 26
GOALKEEPING
Single-Season Save Percentage 1. Libba Shannonhouse (1990) 2. Mattie Jean Hunt (1993) 3. Winnie Shelton (1985) 4. Mattie Jean Hunt (1991) 5. Ingrid Stamberg (1993) 6. Ingrid Stamberg (1995) 7. Mattie Jean Hunt (1992) 8. Lisa Murphy (1987) 9. Libba Shannonhouse (1988) Ingrid Stamberg (1994)
.927 .901 .881 874 .863 .846 .844 .838 .834 .834
Single-Season Saves 1. Libba Shannonhose (1990) 2. Mattie Jean Hunt (1991) 3. Ingrid Stamberg (1995) 4. Ingrid Stamberg (1994) 5. Mattie Jean Hunt (1993) 6. Bridgette Street (2009) 7. Malia Sweiconek (2000) 8. Chelsea Dailey (1999) 9. Sarah Anderson (2013) 10 Kate Ryno (2003)
381 327 259 247 246 224 179 174 172 170
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Career Save Percentage 1. Mattie Jean Hunt (1990-93) 2. Libba Shannonhouse (1987-90) 3. Ingrid Stamberg (1994-95) 4. Winnie Shelton (1984-85) 5. Malia Swieconek (2000-01) 6. Kathryn Pearson (1995-97) 7. Becky Misner (1985-87) 8. Bridgette Street (2008-2011.) 9. Chelsea Dailey (1997-99)
.876 .867 .856 .844 .768 .760 .753 .738 .736
Career Saves 1. Libba Shannonhouse (1987-90) 2. Mattie Jean Hunt (1990-93) 3. Bridgette Street (2008-2011) 4. Ingrid Stamberg (1994-95) 5. Kate Ryno (2002-05) 6. Chelsea Dailey (1997-99) 7. Sarah Anderson (2010-13) 8. Malia Sweiconek (2000-01) 9. Kathryn Pearson (1995-97) 10. Denise Adams (2007-09)
776 741 603 588 497 382 336 334 317 208
Defensive saves (since 2001) 1. Casey Lammando (2010) 2. Anna Long (2011) 3. Ashley Patterson (2007) 4. Casey Lammando (2009) Carrie JOHNSON (2003) Carrie Johnson (2004) Hannah Martin (2009) 8. Erin Budd (2001) Carrie Johnson (2005) Laura Malinoski (2013)
8 5 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 2
The App State Field Hockey History and Records section is a continuous project. Please send in any corrections or additions (with documentation) to: App Sports Information James Ashley PO Box 32116
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Academic Excellence Appalachian State University field hockey not only takes pride in its accomplishments on the field, but for the performance of its student-athletes in the classroom as well. The Mountaineer program has established a tradition of academic success, and its scholastic achievements over the past 19 years rival that of any program in the country. Since 1994, Appalachian has placed 168 student-athletes on the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) academic squad, including a record-tying 15 in 2011. And to be eligible for the squad, a student athlete must have a GPA of 3.30 or higher. The 2008, ‘09, and ‘10 squads were also honored with an NFHCA team award, in recognition of the team’s overall GPA above 3.0. Appalachian State University field hockey was honored in 2011-12 with an NCAA Public Recognition Award for its latest Academic Progress Rate (APR) score released by the NCAA. Teams honored by the NCAA earned multiple Academic Progress Report (APR) scores in the top 10 percent for the past four years. The most recent APR scores are multi-year rates based on the scores from the 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, and 2010-11 academic years. Appalachian was one of eight Southern Conference institutions to have a team honored with the Public Recognition Award . The APR is designed to provide a real-time look at a team’s academic success each semester by tracking the academic progress of each student-athlete. The APR includes eligibility, retention and graduation in the calculation and provides a clear picture of the academic culture in each sport. High performing teams receiving awards posted APR scores ranging from 965 to a perfect 1000.
CFHCA/NFHCA NATIONAL ACADEMIC SQUAD HONOREES
1994 Carolyn Bass Tara Fachada 1995 Tara Fachada 1996 Miki Bingham 1997 Miki Bingham Kathryn Pearson 1998 Siobahn Garrison Jennifer Ridenoure Kim Rohrs Alex Wise 1999 Chelsea Daily Krista Hahn Mandi Martin Kim Rohrs Alex Wise 2000 Jennifer Beecher Mandi Martin Jennifer Ridenoure Kim Rohrs Christina Settle Katie Shultzitski Malie Swieconek 2001 Erin Budd Krista Hahn Mandi Martin Christina Settle Malia Swieconek 2002 Krista Hahn Kim Helscel Carrie Johnson Laura Kline Andrea Lee Lindsay Roberts Kate Ryno Amy Sarno Dana Snyder 2003 Kim Helscel Michelle Tuday Carrie Johnson Lindsay Roberts Kate Ryno Shannon Fitzpatrick Erica Muschamp Andrea Lee Erin Smith 2004 Pam Blum Shannon Fitzpatrick Alison Gradischer
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Jessica Harris Kim Helscel Carrie Johnson Andrea Lee Erica Muschamp Julie Nagel Mikayla Paulson Lindsasy Roberts Kate Ryno Erin Smith Hannah Travlos Michelle Tuday 2005 Quantina Chau Shannon Fitzpatrick Alison Gradischer Jessica Harris Sabra Holt Carrie Johnson Andrea Lee Jennifer Meyer Erica Muschamp Mikayla Paulson Kate Ryno Erin Smith 2006 Quantina Chau Shannon Fitzpatrick Elise Goodrich Alison Gradischer Jessica Harris Jessie Harris Sabra Holt Andrea Lee Jeanette Miers Erica Muschamp Ashley Patterson Mikayla Paulson Jessica Thompson Lisa Witkowski 2007 Alison Gradischer Jess Harris Quantina Chau Kate Garnet Jessie Harris Jen Heiss Sabra Holt Libby McRainey Jeannette Miers Katie Price Jessica Thompson Christine Zanowicz 2008 Kelly Allaband Quantina Chau Stephanie Childress Kelsey Dorset Kate Garnet Jessie Harris Sabra Holt Lauren Kloeppinger Hannah Martin Jeanette Miers Katie Price
Bridgette Street Jessie Thompson Amanda Young Christine Zanowicz 2009 Stephanie Childress Kelsey Dorset Kate Garnet Jessie Harris Lauren Kloeppinger Casey Lammando Hannah Martin Lesley Thomas Christine Zanowicz 2010 Kelly Allaband Sarah Anderson Lisa Charney Stephanie Childress Kelsey Dorset Jenn Heiss Lauren Kloeppinger Emily Knapp Casey Lammando Anna Long Hannah Martin Christine Zanowicz 2011 Kelly Allaband Sarah Anderson Brooke Angellella Stephanie Childress Kelsey Droset Shea-la Gatz Megan High Lauren Kloeppinger Emily Knapp Anna Long Hannah Martin Alexandria Miller Jessi Stuart Jordyn Warren Dana Wetmore 2012 Lindsay Amador Sarah Anderson Amber Boot Cristina Ceppi Anna Copsey Lane Flynn Hanna French Megan High Emily Knapp Dana Wetmore 2013 Sara Anderson Anna Copsey Lane Flynn Hannah French Emily Knapp Marissa O’Brien Jordan Van Cleave Dana Wetmore Jordan Yaukey
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DR. JAN WATSON
Appalachian placed 57 players on the Deep South All-Star team during Watson’s tenure.
Field hockey was introduced at Appalachian State University in the fall of 1968. The first intercollegiate sport for the female population on campus, Appalachian’s field hockey program is one of the oldest in the state of North Carolina. The success of the field hockey program at Appalachian is a direct result of the hard work and dedication of Dr. Jan Watson. Dr. Watson served as head field hockey coach from the inaugural season in 1968 through 1972 and again from 1974 until 1983. Under Dr. Watson’s direction, Appalachian’s field hockey enjoyed an unparalleled level of success. In 15 years as head coach, she posted an impressive win-loss record of 157-65-32. Her 157 wins remain a school record.
Dr. Watson’s participation in college athletics goes far beyond her work at Appalachian. One of the most prominent advocates for the advancement of women’s athletics in the country, Watson co-founded the Deep South Field Hockey Association with Ruth Reid of Furman and also served as the association’s first president. Watson also served as the Appalachianeer of the Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women, which disbanded in 1983. Dr. Watson was inducted into the Appalachian Athletics Hall of Fame in 2008.
Watson’s Year-by-Year Records 1968 12-1-1 1977 10-7-7 1969 11-1-1 1978 14-4-4 1970 10-2-1 1979 9-9-1 1971 9-3-1 1980 8-5-0 1972 8-2-4 1981 13-6-5 1974 12-4-2 1982 11-4-0 1975 12-4-1 1983 10-8-1 1976 8-5-3 Total 156-65-32
The Dr. Jan Watson Endowed Scholarship In 1993, the Women’s Field Hockey Endowment was founded to provide a venue by which former players, friends, and supporters of the program could assist with the program’s scholarship efforts. In 1997, the endowment was renamed the Dr. Jan Watson Endowment for Field Hockey in recognition of the contributions Dr. Watson has made to the Field Hockey program at Appalachian. Currently, the endowment has a cash value of over $42,000 with an additional $30,000 in pledges resulting from the University’s “Campaign for the Second Century”.
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RICK
BEASLEY
INTERIM DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS NINTH YEAR AT APP STATE Rick Beasley, one of the most decorated student-athletes in Appalachian State University history, was named interim director of athletics by Appalachian State Chancellor Dr. Sheri N. Everts on Aug. 15, 2014. Beasley has been a member of the athletics administration at his alma mater since 2006. He came to Appalachian State as a senior associate athletics director and was promoted to deputy athletics director in 2014. In his role, Beasley served as the athletics department’s chief development officer and was heavily involved in the department’s day-to-day operations. Appalachian State athletics has enjoyed unprecedented fundraising success under Beasley’s leadership. After never topping $700,000 in any full year prior to his arrival, the Yosef Club (Appalachian State athletics’ fundraising arm) has raised at least $1 million in each of Beasley’s eight full years at the University and has surpassed the $3 million mark each of the past two years. Additionally, Beasley has overseen the solicitation of donations for naming rights and premium seating that has funded much of Appalachian State’s $50 million in athletics facility enhancements since his arrival. An all-America wide receiver at Appalachian State from 197780, Beasley set seven school records during his playing career and remains the program’s all-time leader in yards per reception (17.6) and 100-yard games (16) in a career. In addition to being named a second-team Associated Press All-American in 1979, he was also the Southern Conference Male Athlete of the Year in 1979-80, a threetime all-conference performer and an academic all-conference honoree. For 17 years prior to his return to Appalachian State (1989-2006), Beasley served as the city manager for Conover, N.C. As city manager, he served at the pleasure of the city council and was responsible
The Beasley Family: Rick and Diana
for the administration of all city departments. Beasley was also the town manager of Scotland Neck, N.C. (1985-89) and an assistant city manager in Lenoir, N.C. (1982-85). Beasley earned both a B.A. in political science with a minor in economics and a M.A. with a concentration in local government from Appalachian. His wife, Diana, is director of teacher education recruitment for the Appalachian State office of admissions. She earned a M.A. in higher education administration and university and community leadership from Appalachian. The Beasleys live in Boone.
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EDUCATING QUALITY CITIZENS AND LEADERS Appalachian State University is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Boone, N.C. At an elevation of 3,333 feet, Boone began as a frontier outpost named after pioneer Daniel Boone, who first explored the area in the 1760s. Boone now attracts those seeking a breathtaking location, adventure and a quality education. Appalachian is one of the 17 institutions in the University of North Carolina system and offers a challenging learning experience. The university combines a small-town atmosphere with a strong academic reputation. Appalachian’s academics are supported by an accomplished faculty, close, personal interaction between students and faculty, and intimate class sizes that average 26 students. Originally founded as a teachers college, Appalachian now cultivates leaders in business, science, the arts, communication, music, nursing, education and other careers. Innovation and creativity are hallmarks of Appalachian graduates, who are leaders in communities in North Carolina and around the world. Appalachian also emphasizes the importance of sustainability and service to communities, both locally and globally. Today, Appalachian is a leader in the fields of energy-focused sustainable technology and the health sciences. Consistently ranked among U.S. News and World Report’s best public universities in the Southeast, Appalachian is also noted as a “best value” by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine and other publications. Appalachian’s 410-acre main campus includes 22 academic buildings, a 210,000-square-foot library, 19 residence halls, three dining facilities and 11 recreational and athletic facilities. Appalachian also operates a living-learning center in New York City and off-campus programs in 10 counties through collaboration with area community colleges.
APPALACHIAN STATE ATHLETICS MISSION STATEMENT The Department of Athletics at Appalachian State University believes in maintaining the intercollegiate athletics program as an integral part of the University’s overall program of education, with emphasis on and priority given to high academic quality and standards and the complete development of the student. Appalachian State University provides opportunity and encouragement for student-athletes to progress toward degrees of their choice and to develop athletic abilities in an environment consistent with high standards of academic scholarship, leadership and institutional loyalty. The Department of Athletics is committed to ensuring the general welfare of the student-athlete and to encouraging the highest standards of sportsmanship on behalf of student-athletes, the student body and the University’s supporters. The intercollegiate athlete representing Appalachian is both a bona-fide student pursuing a degree program and an amateur competitor. Appalachian Athletics is committed to insuring equitable recruitment, participation and treatment of individuals including members of under-represented populations through its
ATHLETICS EXCELLENCE More than 450 student-athletes compete in 20 NCAA Division I varsity sports at Appalachian State University, 10 for men and 10 for women. Appalachian was a dominant force in the Southern Conference for more than 40 years before joining the Sun Belt Conference in July 2014 – one of 10 conferences that are members of the Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). Nearly half of Appalachian’s student-athletes typically earned inclusion on the Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll, which requires a 3.0 grade-point average or higher while completing at least 24 hours in two semesters. SoCon success Before joining the Sun Belt Conference in July 2014, the Mountaineers won 34 Southern Conference Commissioner’s cups for overall excellence in men’s athletics, with 2013-14 being its ninth-straight year to win. No other school claimed the Commissioner’s Cup more than five times since it was first awarded in 1970. While in the Southern Conference, the Mountaineers earned league titles in football, men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball, men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s indoor and outdoor track, wrestling, baseball, men’s soccer, softball and men’s tennis. In football, the Mountaineers won three consecutive NCAA Division I FCS national championship titles in 2005, 2006 and 2007. • 96 – number of student-athletes earning Academic all-Conference honors • 42% – percentage of Appalachian student-athletes earning a place on the department’s Honor Roll, with a minimum GPA of 3.25 • 3.03 – student-athletes’ overall cumulative GPA following the conclusion of the 2013-14 academic year • 13 of 20 – the number of varsity programs at Appalachian with multi-year APR scores that exceeded the national averages for their respective sports (beginning with the 2009-10 acadmic year and ending in 2012-13) athletics administration, staff, coaches, programs and policies. The University’s policy of non-discrimination represents a moral and ethical, not merely a legal, imperative. The University has determined that its athletics program will meet the necessary qualifications, guidelines and funding to hold membership in Division I of the NCAA. The athletics administration, the faculty athletics representative and the Athletics Council work together to insure that all teams and coaches follow the rules and regulations governing this division. A sound program of intercollegiate athletics should benefit the institution through its effects on students, alumni ad the institution itself. Specifically, it should maintain and improve the loyalty and esprit de corps of the student body, and in strengthening the pride and enthusiasm of the alumni; it should serve as a favorable public relations factor and provide benefits to the participants. APPALACHIAN STATE ATHLETICS DIVERSITY STATEMENT Appalachian athletics promotes an inclusive culture that fosters equitable participation for student-athletes and equitable career opportunities for coaches, administrators and support staff from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
WHO ARE WE?
Nestled in the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Appalachian State University combines the best attributes of a small liberal arts college with those of a large research university. Known for its value and affordability, Appalachian enrolls more than 17,500 students and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors. Small classes and close interactions between faculty and students create a strong sense of community, which has become an Appalachian hallmark.
WHY CHOOSE APPALACHIAN? THE MOST COMMON REASONS STUDENTS COME TO APPALACHIAN ARE: • Academic reputation, both overall and in specific majors • Location and the opportunities for outdoor activities • Size, including small classes and small-town atmosphere • Affordability when compared to other schools
SOLID ACCOLADES (2013 AND 2014) • 3rd among top regional public universities in the South in U.S. News and World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges Guide” • 18th in Forbes magazine’s “Best Value Colleges” • 18th in Sierra magazine’s list of “Coolest Schools” • 4th in U.S. for number of students who participated in short-term study abroad for credit (Institute for International Education) • 30th in Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine’s “Best Values in Public Colleges” • Included in Princeton Review’s “Best in the Southeast” and “Guide to 332 Green Colleges”
APPALACHIAN TIMELINE 1899 Dougherty brothers found Watauga Academy 1903 North Carolina legislature recognizes The Appalachian Training School
APPALACHIAN TODAY Enrollment 17,838 students in Fall 2013 16,025 undergraduate 1,813 graduate
of Teachers as a state institution
1921 North Carolina legislature authorizes the Appalachian State Normal
School two-year college program
1929 North Carolina legislature authorizes the Appalachian State Teachers
College four-year program
1948 North Carolina Commission on Higher Education authorizes the ASTC
Graduate School
1967 North Carolina legislature authorizes Appalachian State University,
with three undergraduate colleges
1971 University of North Carolina system created; Appalachian named one
of its regional campuses
1982 Enrollment exceeds 10,000 students 2001 TIME Magazine named Appalachian a College of the Year 2005 Football team wins first of three consecutive NCAA Division I-AA National Championships
2008 Enrollment exceeds 16,000 2009 State’s largest electricity-generating wind turbine installed on campus 2010 One graduate became the 100,000th living alumnus when he received his
diploma; New College of Health Sciences opened, the first new college in nearly 40 years
2011 Reich College of Education building opens 2011 The $200 million Campaign for Appalachian was launched 2013 Brad and Carole Wilson Honors and Engagement Community opened 2014 Dr. Sheri N. Everts named chancellor
Top Represented N.C. Counties Wake Mecklenburg Watauga Guilford Forsyth Catawba
States most represented North Carolina Georgia Virginia Florida Tennessee South Carolina Academics College of Arts and Sciences Walker College of Business Reich College of Education College of Fine and Applied Arts College of Health Sciences Hayes School of Music University College Cratis D. Williams Graduate School More than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors, plus a doctoral program in educational leadership Fall 2013 Average Freshman SAT: 1139 Student/Faculty Ratio: 16-to-1 Estimated 2012-13 Undergraduate Expenses $13,438 for in-state students and $26,605 for out-of-state students. Includes tuition, fees, room, standard meal plan and textbook rental
BOONE, NORTH CAROLINA Boone lies in a small valley in the heart of the Southern Appalachians. It is named after the hunter and explorer Daniel Boone, who spent time in the region during the 1760s. Watauga County was formed in 1849 and the Town of Boone incorporated in 1872. Among its accolades are inclusion in National Geographic Adventure magazine’s “Best Places to Live and Play,” Norman Crampton’s “100 Best Small Towns in America,” USA Today’s “10 Great Small Towns with Huge Backyards,” U.S. News and World Report’s “10 Best Places to Retire in the U.S.” and SafeWise.com’s “50 Safest Cities in North Carolina.” Boone is a college town, home to Appalachian State University. Originally Watauga Academy, the institution was formed to educate the mountain children and to ultimately prepare teachers for service through western North Carolina. It became Appalachian State Teachers College in 1929 and joined the University of North Carolina system in 1971. The university serves as a top economic driver followed by a combination of tourism, small business and residential home construction. The Boone area is characterized by mountain culture and casual living. Outdoor activities, cultural events, local dining and unique shops attract visitors from all over the world year-round. From breathtaking scenic views to Boone’s eclectic downtown area, known as King Street, there is something for everyone. One of the highlights of downtown Boone is the university’s Turchin Center for the Visual Arts. It features six gallery spaces and a community education and outreach program. Its exhibitions focus on a blend of recent and historically important artwork and feature nationally and internationally renowned artists as well as many of the finest artists of the region. A wide array of quality arts and cultural events enhance the Boone community. The university’s month-long celebration of performing and visual arts, known as An Appalachian Summer Festival, has brought notable performers such as Paul Taylor Dance Company, London City Opera, Charlie Daniels and the Glenn Miller Orchestra. During the academic year, Appalachian hosts the Performing Arts Series with artists such as Garrison Keillor and the National Symphony Orchestra. Boone offers an uncommon quality of life – that’s why many visitors come for a weekend and stay for a lifetime.
BOONE AT A GLANCE The county seat of Watauga County Population: approximately 17,000 Incorporated in 1872 Named for its most famous seasonal visitor, Daniel Boone 19th in SafeWise.com’s “50 Safest Cities in North Carolina” One of four North American Adventure Destinations – Adventure Sports magazine • The “Choose and Cut” Christmas tree industry in Watauga County sells approximately 15,000 Fraser fir trees annually. • • • • • •
WHAT’S VISIBLE FROM KIDD BREWER STADIUM? State’s Largest Wind Turbine – This community-scale, 100-kilowatt wind turbine stands 153 feet and feeds enough electricity directly to the grid to power 15 homes. It was paid for primarily through student funds and in partnership with the university-affiliated utility, New River Light and Power. Aside from producing clean energy, the turbine serves as an educational monument to Appalachian’s ethic of sustainability. Howard Knob – Located just a half mile from downtown Boone, this peak has an elevation of 4,420 feet and is known more commonly as Howard’s Knob. It was named for Benjamin Howard, a Revolutionary War loyalist who fled to a cave there to escape American patriots. Source: North Carolina Gazetteer: A Dictionary of Tar Heel Places Rich Mountain – One of 20 North Carolina mountains bearing this name, the Watauga County ridge extends northwest from Boone. It is named for its unusually fertile though rugged slopes. Source: North Carolina Gazetteer: A Dictionary of Tar Heel Places
CHANCELLOR DR. SHERI N. EVERTS
Dr. Sheri N. Everts joined Appalachian State University as its seventh leader in July 2014. Previously, she had been provost and vice president for academic affairs at Illinois State University since 2008. A Nebraska native who attended elementary school in a one-room schoolhouse, Everts graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1980 with a bachelor’s degree in English instruction and secondary education. After teaching middle school and high school English in Kansas and Nebraska, she returned to UNL, where she earned a master’s degree in literacy education and English (1991) and a doctorate in administration, curriculum and instruction (1994). Everts began her higher education career in 1994 as an assistant professor in the Department of Teacher Education at the University of Nebraska Omaha. Rising through the academic and administrative ranks at UNO, she was named assistant vice chancellor for academic and student affairs in 2000, promoted to associate vice president in 2003, and named interim senior vice chancellor for academic and student affairs in 2006. She served in that interim capacity until June 30, 2008, when she left Nebraska to become provost and vice president for academic affairs at Illinois State University. In accepting her position as chancellor, Everts said she is fortunate to be able to build on the strength of Chancellor Peacock’s legacy and that the Appalachian Family and Appalachian’s tradition of excellence in undergraduate experience will continue under her leadership.
ATHLETICS REPRESENTATIVE
DR. ALAN HAUSER
Dr. Alan J. Hauser is in his 29th year as Faculty Chairperson of Athletics at Appalachian State University. Appointed to the position in October 1986, Hauser has served on the Athletic Council since 1979. In his role, Hauser acts as the liason between academics and athletics, representing the voice of Appalachian’s faculty in its dealings with the athletic department as well as speaking on behalf of student-athletes when dealing with faculty members. He often accompanies many athletic programs on road trips and is a regular at home events. Hauser came to Appalachian as an assistant professor of philosophy and religion in 1972. He served as chairperson of Appalachian’s Philosophy and Religion Department from 1982 until 1997. A member of numerous committees since joining the faculty, Hauser served 12 years on the Faculty Senate,
UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP CHANCELLOR
PROVOST AND EXECUTIVE VICE CHANCELLOR
Dr. Sheri N. Everts
Dr. Lori S. Gonzalez
CHAIR Michael A. Steinback Operating Partner Stonebridge Partners Asheville, N.C.
Donald C. Beaver President and Owner Rock Barn Golf & Spa Hickory Baseball, Inc. Conover, N.C.
VICE CHAIR Avery B. Hall, Sr. Senior Vice President/Business Banker Wachovia Bank Kernersville, N.C.
Frank A. Daniels, Jr. Former President Southern Newspaper Publishers Association N.C. Press Association Raleigh, N.C.
SECRETARY Bradley T. Adcock CEO Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC Durham, N.C.
H. Martin Lancaster Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP Falls Church, Va.
James M. Barnes President NAI Carolantic Realty, Inc. Raleigh, N.C. M. Lee Barnes President and Director M.M. Fowler, Inc. Durham, N.C.
Carson D. Rich President • Student Government Association Boone, N.C. Carole P. Wilson Former Teacher Co-Chair - Campaign for Appalachian Raleigh, N.C. Brenda White Wright Former President and CEO Girls Incorporated Kingsport, Tenn.
Charles V. Murray President Murray Supply Company Winston-Salem, N.C. Alice G. Roess Real estate/mortgage investor/ community volunteer Blowing Rock, N.C.
EX OFFICIO REPRESENTATIVES (NON-VOTING) Andy M. Koch Faculty Senate Chair Department of Government & Justice Studies
James K. Reeves Alumni Council President Senior Vice President - BB&T
Amy A. Sanders Staff Senate Chair Conference and Camp Services
ASSISTANT SECRETARY Kathy B. Roark Office of the Chancellor
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