Class of '66 Old Fart Posted October 26, 2019 Posted October 26, 2019 Just wish the field hockey players threw fists and got into fights like the ice hockey players. Be a whole lot more fun to watch. mdn82, mamasa, ALASKA HOOSIER and 1 other 3 1 Quote
mamasa Posted November 1, 2019 Author Posted November 1, 2019 Sad day- last day of Field Hockey season. We have a better record than last season, so no calling for the coach's head lol IUFH Concludes the 2019 Campaign at Northwestern on Friday Story Links LIVE STATS WATCH LIVE GAME NOTES BLOOMINGTON, Ind.— Indiana Field Hockey (5-11, 1-6) concludes the 2019 season with another road trip. The Hoosiers will travel to No. 11 Northwestern (12-6, 4-3) for a 4p kickoff. The match can be streamed live on BTN+. Week 11: Friday, November 1 – Indiana at Northwestern – 3:00 p.m. ET – Lakeside Field Follow: Stats | BTN + | @IndianaFH CORNER HITS LAST TIME: ROAD TRIP WIN Indiana Field Hockey returned to the win column last Friday with a 3-2 victory over Central Michigan on the road. The Chippewa's got on the board first, but a last second goal by Sheridan Weiss to end the first half tied the game at 1-1. Hailey Couch added on to the Hoosiers lead with a goal in the third quarter to make it a 2-1 game. Savannah Bucher scored the third goal for Indiana as they stretched the lead to two in the fourth quarter. Trying to embark on a comeback, Central Michigan pulled the match within one, but the Hoosiers goalkeeper, Shelby Querry, came up with two key saves that preserved the victory for Indiana. FIRST TIME FOR EVERYTHING With the victory over Drexel on Sept. 1, head coach Kayla Bashore earned her first career win at the helm of the field hockey program. On the field, freshmen Tori Hill earned her first career start in an Indiana uniform. Hill also recorded her first shot of her career at Saint Louis on Sept. 13 and first assist on Sept. 20 at Michigan State. Hills's first goal of her career came against Iowa on Oct. 18. Freshman Kennedy Reardon scored her first career goal that was unassisted off a deflected shot. Senior Sheridan Weiss also saw her first game where she had the game winning goal. WORTH NOTING Hailey Couch leads the Indiana offense with 10 goals and one assist to tally 21 points. Couch ranks fifth in the Big Ten Conference and 35th nationally in goal per game. Junior Rylee Pearson has recorded three defensive saves this season. She ranks second in the Big Ten and sixth in the nation. Pearson recorded two at Rutgers and one at Fairfield, Maryland, and Ohio. Seniors Ciara Girouard and Kelsey Giese were named captains for 2019 season. HoosierAloha, mdn82 and Naturalhoosier 3 Quote
Naturalhoosier Posted November 1, 2019 Posted November 1, 2019 Sad day indeed. Go ladies go!!!!!! HoosierAloha 1 Quote
Naturalhoosier Posted February 4, 2020 Posted February 4, 2020 Bump. Didn't want my field hockey ladies to fall off the first page. :) Class of '66 Old Fart, ALASKA HOOSIER and mamasa 1 2 Quote
mamasa Posted February 4, 2020 Author Posted February 4, 2020 Trying to find a fantasy college field hockey, not having much luck lol! Naturalhoosier 1 Quote
Class of '66 Old Fart Posted February 4, 2020 Posted February 4, 2020 For all the field hockey fans -- mamasa, HoosierAloha and Naturalhoosier 3 Quote
mamasa Posted September 16, 2020 Author Posted September 16, 2020 Indiana Field Hockey Announces Newest Signing Class Story Links BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana Field Hockey Head Coach Kayla Bashore and staff announced their latest signing class. "We are excited to welcome the Class of 2024 to IU this fall," Head Coach Kayla Bashore said. "They will bring a diverse set of skills to our program, and I'm excited to watch them grow over the next four years." Incoming freshmen, Jemima Cookson (Morpeth, Northumberland, England/Sedbergh School), Meghan Dillon (Phoenixville, Pa./Villa Maria Academy High School), Taylor Etling (St. Louis, Mo./Cor Jesu Academy), Brinley Foster (Camp Hill, Pa./Cedar Cliff High School), Sophie Giltrap (Auckland, New Zealand/King's College), Anna Gwiazdzinski (Woxall, Pa./Souderton Area High School), Emma Martin (Wellington, New Zealand/Wellington East Girls' College), Shannon McNally (Phoenixville, Pa./Chestnut Hill Academy), and Sophia Schlattman (St. Louis, Mo./Villa Duchesne) will be joining the Hoosiers this fall. Jemima Cookson | Forward Morpeth, Northumberland, England | Sedbergh School Cookson is a graduate of the Sedbergh School where she was the vice-captain in 2019 and earned the Hockey Colors Brown Blazer which is the highest award at the Sedbergh School. As a team, they won the U16 six-a-side National Championship title in 2016. She was named the Most Valuable Player in 2019 and Most Improved Player in 2017 and 2018. With her club team, Whitely Bay and Tynemouth, they were county champions 2014-2019. They were semifinalists in 2018 and quarterfinalists in 2019 at the National Cup. She helped the team to the U19 XI National Finals Tournament in 2018 and finished in eighth. As a student, Cookson was the Deputy Head of House at Sedbergh School and earned Grade 7 Singing Distinction. "win the day" Meghan Dillon | Forward Phoenixville, Pa. | Villa Maria Academy High School Dillon is a graduate of Villa Maria Academy High School and was a member of the Athletic Association of Catholic Academies All-Star Team. She was part of the team that won the 2017 PIAA State Championship. Dillon is also a three-time District 1A champion. With her club team, Mainline Mayhem, they were 2019 U19 NIT Champions. They captured the championship title at the 2017 U19 Festival Championships. Off the field, she was a student council representative in 2019 and was on the honor roll for the 2018-19 academic year. "Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard." Taylor Etling | Defender St. Louis, Mo. | Cor Jesu Academy Etling hails from St. Louis, Mo. and graduated from Cor Jesu Academy this past spring. She served as a team captain and was a "Player to Watch" in 2019. Etling was named to the First Team All-Metro list in 2019 and Third Team All-Metro in 2018. She helped the team make the Final Four of the state tournament back-to-back years, in 2017 and then again in 2018. Playing for the field hockey club team Gateway, she and the team saw high achievement during the 2019 season. The squad was ranked No. 1 in Missouri and No. 6 in the United States while also winning the National Club Regional Championship. They went on to place ninth in the national championship. In 2018, the club took third regionally and fifth nationally. Etling helped the team capture gold medals at the Regional Club Championship in 2016 and were runners-up at the National Club Championship. Off the field, she earned Academic High Honors from 2017-2020. Etling was also a student council member all four years. "The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person's determination." Brinley Foster | Midfielder Camp Hill, Pa. | Cedar Cliff High School Foster graduated from Cedar Cliff High School and is coming off of a 2019 senior season that saw her serve as team captain, land a spot on the Mid-Penn Conference All-Star First Team, and earn varsity Midfield Player of the Year accolades. She has been a starter on the varsity team the last three seasons which included the Most Valuable Player award in 2017. Foster was also added to the Max Field Hockey 2020 Watch List. With the Central Penn Field Hockey Club, Foster aided in three-straight NITQ Championship titles (2017,18, & 19). She was also a part of the 2018 U16 & U19 NIT Pool and U16 Shooting Star Indoor Tournament Championship teams. In 2017, she was crowned a U16 NIT Pool Champion. Academically, she was a member of the National Honor Society. "Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully Sophie Giltrap | Midfielder/Defender Auckland, New Zealand | King's College Giltrap graduated from King's College where she captained the varsity field hockey team. She has earned the Most Valuable Player trophy from her school field hockey team. In 2019, she was selected for the Auckland U18 team and placed second at the 2019 national tournament. She played Auckland representative field hockey from 2011-2019 which included a national championship title in 2015. Giltrap won the prize for girl's top all-rounder during her senior year. She played club field hockey for the Western Districts. The team was the 2018 Auckland Premier Women Club Championship where Giltrap was named the Most Improved Player. In school, she served as the Deputy Head of Middlemore boarding house. "Sometimes things might not go your way, but the effort should be there every single time" – Michael Jordan Anna Gwiazdzinski | Midfielder/Forward Woxall, Pa. | Souderton Area High School Gwiazdzinski graduated from Souderton Area High School after spending time on the varsity field hockey team as the starting forward and center midfielder. She was named to the 2019 Suburban One-Continental Conference First for both offense and defense. At the conclusion of the 2018 season, Gwiazdzinski earned a spot on the Suburban One-Continental Conference First Team and was chosen as the Outstanding Offensive Player at Souderton Area High School. Other accolades include, Suburban One-Continental Conference Second Team and All-State Honorable Mention in 2017. She played club field hockey for X-Calibur FHC where the squad was 2018 U19 Pool H NIT Champions and U19 JPIL Champions. They placed second at the 2017 JPOL Regional Club Championships and U19 NIT Pool H. Off the field, she was consistently on honor roll and earned outstanding academic achievement in foreign language. "Learn from yesterday, Live for today, Hope for tomorrow" Emma Martin | Defender Wellington, New Zealand | Wellington East Girls' College Martin is a graduate of the Wellington East Girls' College where she made the varsity team all four years and served as the team captain for the 2019 season. The team placed third in the Wellington secondary schools competition and fourth in the tier three national secondary schools tournament in 2015. She was named the Most Improved Player at the conclusion of the 2015 campaign. After the 2018 and 2019 season, she was awarded the Most Valuable Player by her team and was the tournament Most Valuable Player. With her club team, Toa, she was named the Indians P1 and P2 women's team Most Valuable Player for the 2016 season. "With a peaceful mindset, respectful heart, we will always get the best results." Shannon McNally | Goalkeeper Phoenixville, Pa. | Springside Chestnut Hill Academy McNally graduated from Springside Chestnut Hill Academy where she was captain of the field hockey team during her senior season and a letter winner all four years. She was also named to the All-Interac League Second Team for the 2019 season. She played club field hockey for the WC Eagles where the team was crowned U14, U16, and U19 champions. McNally aided in capturing the 2018 and 2020 Disney Showcase title. In 2018 they won the RCC Championships and NCC Championships. Off the field, she made honor roll all four years and served as the Head of Service Council from 2017-20. "Hard Work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard." Sophia Schlattman | Midfielder St. Louis, Mo. | Villa Duchesne Prior to graduating from Villa Duchesne, Schlattman was a 2019 team captain and a two-time Missouri State Champion (2017 & 2018). She scored the game-winning goal in the 2018 semi-state match and assisted on the game-winning goal at the 2019 state championship. The squad was runners-up in the 2019 Missouri State Championship. She was named Second Team All-Metro in 2018 and 2019. Schlattman also earned 2017 and 2018 Second Team All-Conference Accolades. She ranked No. 11 in St. Louis for points in 2018 with 13 goals and 10 assists. In 2019 she came in No. 12 with 13 goals and 11 assists. Schlattman played club field hockey for the Gateway Field Hockey team. Since playing for the top Gateway team they have qualified and placed at the National Club Championship. They also were the USA Field Hockey Festival Pool Winners for four-straight seasons (2016, 17, 18, & 19). When she was with the U16 squad they ranked No. 1 in the country. While attending Villa Duchesne she was the 2019-20 recipient of the MWAA Conference Skippy Keefer Award. The award is named after long time MWAA Athletic Director and is based on strong leadership, excellent sportsmanship, and upholding the Missouri Women's Athletic Association code of conduct. Schlattman was the recipient of the coaches award her freshman and sophomore year. "Helping others, encouraging others, are often acts of kindness that have more meaning that you may realize." -Catherine Pulsifer HoosierAloha 1 Quote
mamasa Posted February 26, 2021 Author Posted February 26, 2021 Here's the opening day you've all been waiting for! IUFH Opens the 2020-21 Season In Virginia Beach Story Links WEEKEND NOTES WATCH ($) - RUTGERS WATCH ($) - IOWA Bloomington, Ind.— After being away from the pitch since Nov. 1, 2019, Indiana Field Hockey opens its 20th varsity season in Virginia Beach, Va. The Hoosiers will play Rutgers on Friday, Feb. 26 before closing out week one with Iowa on Saturday, Feb. 27. Both matches are slated for a 12:00 p.m. start time. Week 1: Friday, February 26 – Indiana vs. Rutgers – 12:00 p.m. ET – Virginia Beach, Va. Follow: Live on BTN Plus | @IndianaFH Saturday, February 27 – Indiana vs. Iowa – 12:00 p.m. ET – Virginia Beach, Va. Follow: Live on BTN Plus | @IndianaFH CORNER HITS Last Time: 2019 season In Head Coach Kayla Bashore's first season at the helm, the Hoosiers saw two land on the Big Ten Preseason watch list, Ciara Girouard and Hailey Couch. Bashore earned her win as head coach on Sept. 1 in a 4-3 win over Drexel. Bashore also earned her first ranked win on the road when they traveled to No. 23 Michigan State and beat the Spartans 4-2 behind Hailey Couch's first career hat trick. At the conclusion of the 2019 season, Hailey Couch was named to the All-Big Ten Second Team and Grace Sensenig earned the Big Ten Sportsmanship award. NEW YEAR, NEW FACES The Hoosiers add nine newcomers to their roster for the 2020-21 season. Jemima Cookson, Meghan Dillon, Taylor Etling, Brinley Foster, Sophie Giltrap, Anna Gwiazdzinski, Emma Martin, and Shannon McNally join Indiana as freshman. Sydney Keld joined the team in January 2020 as a transfer from the University of Delaware. Turning to the staff, Will Holt enters his first season as an assistant under Head Coach Kayla Bashore. Holt brings a wealth of experience to Bloomington as he is a member of the US Men's National Field Hockey Team. He also has coached and played for many organizations across Europe. Preseason Honors Roll In Prior to the season, the Big Ten announced their Field Hockey Preseason Watchlist. Jemima Cookson, Sydney Keld, and Mary Kate Kesler landed on the list for Indiana. Series History: Rutgers leads, 7-2 Last 5 games (Home team, Away team) Rutgers 3, Indiana 2 in 2019 Indiana 0, Rutgers 4 in 2018 Rutgers 2, Indiana 0 in 2017 Indiana 3, Rutgers 2 in 2016 Indiana 2, Rutgers 2 in 2015 Iowa leads 18-5 Last 5 games (Home team, Away team) Indiana 1, Iowa 6 in 2019 Iowa 3, Indiana 0 in 2018 Iowa 4, Indiana 3 in 2017 Indiana 3, Iowa 4 in 2016 Indiana 3, Iowa 1 in 2015 HoosierAloha 1 Quote
mamasa Posted March 5, 2021 Author Posted March 5, 2021 Bloomington, Ind.— Indiana Field Hockey heads north for weekend two and will face Michigan and Michigan State. The Hoosiers will face the Wolverines, who are coming off a pause, on Friday Mar. 5 at 4 p.m. before traveling North in the mitten to play the Spartans on Sunday Mar. 7 at 2 p.m. Week 2: Friday, March 5 – Indiana at Michigan – 4:00 p.m. ET – Ocker Field Follow: Stats | Live on BTN Plus | @IndianaFH Sunday, March 7 – Indiana at Michigan State – 3 p.m. ET – Ralph Young Field Follow: Live on BTN Plus | @IndianaFH CORNER HITS Last Time Out: Rutgers and Iowa The Hoosiers opened up the 2020-21 campaign with a trip to Virginia Beach, Va. for its first two games of the season. Jemima Cookson, Meghan Dillon, Anna Gwiazdzinski, and Shannon McNally received their first career starts against Rutgerse. Indiana played Rutgers on Friday where McNally saw eight saves in the cage. Maddie Boehm came in clutch with a defensive save to save the Scarlet Knights from scoring in the third quarter. The Hoosiers got some clean looks, but nothing would come of it as Rutgers won the opening match, 3-0. On Saturday, McNally came up with another six saves against Iowa while Emma Martin had her first career defensive save. Martin also saw first career game action against the Scarlet Knights. No one would score until late in the fourth when the Hawkeyes would find the cage and take the contest, 1-0. HoosierAloha 1 Quote
mamasa Posted March 5, 2021 Author Posted March 5, 2021 UM 2 IU 1. My weekend is shot....Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners Class of '66 Old Fart and HoosierAloha 2 Quote
mamasa Posted March 18, 2021 Author Posted March 18, 2021 Hoosiers Head To Maryland For Two Games Story Links LIVE STATS: GAME ONE & TWO WATCH: GAME ONE WATCH: GAME TWO WEEKEND NOTES BLOOMINGTON, Ind.— Indiana Field Hockey continues the 2021 campaign in College Park where they will take on No. 10 Maryland. The Hoosiers will face the Terrapins on Friday, Mar. 19 and Sunday, Mar. 21. Friday's match is set for 6 p.m. and Sunday's game time is scheduled for 11 a.m. Week 4: Friday, March 19 – Indiana at Maryland – 6:00 p.m. ET – Field Hockey and Lacrosse Complex Follow: Stats | Live on BTN Plus | @IndianaFH Sunday, March 21 – Indiana at Maryland – 11 a.m. ET – Field Hockey and Lacrosse Complex Follow: Stats | Live on BTN Plus | @IndianaFH CORNER HITS Last Time Out: Northwestern Indiana traveled to Evanston, Ill. this past weekend where they played two matches against Northwestern. Mary Kate Kesler lead the team in shots with two including one that was on frame except it was saved by the keeper. Peyton Becker got a look on frame, but it was also saved. Sophie Giltrap recorded the final shot for the Hoosiers but went wide. Shannon McNally had 14 saves, but it wasn't enough as the Wildcats took game one, 4-0. In game two, Kesler and Giltrap saw shots for Indiana but couldn't capitalize. McNally recorded five save in the 5-0 loss to Northwestern. Career Firsts Emma Martin scored her first career goal against Michigan on Mar. 5. She also appeared in her first game and got her first career start during opening weekend. Martin also has two defensive saves on the season. Freshmen Meghan Dillon, Sophie Giltrap, and Anna Gwiazdzinski have taken their first shots of their Indiana careers. Giltrap leads the pack with three shots. HoosierAloha 1 Quote
Class of '66 Old Fart Posted March 18, 2021 Posted March 18, 2021 I have to admit I enjoy watching the sport even though I have absolutely no idea of the rules and strategies. mamasa 1 Quote
mamasa Posted March 18, 2021 Author Posted March 18, 2021 2 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said: I have to admit I enjoy watching the sport even though I have absolutely no idea of the rules and strategies. Same boat here, no idea what's going on half the time Class of '66 Old Fart 1 Quote
Class of '66 Old Fart Posted March 18, 2021 Posted March 18, 2021 I like it because it's much like soccer, ice hockey, etc., in that there are very few breaks in the action ALASKA HOOSIER and mamasa 2 Quote
mamasa Posted August 9, 2021 Author Posted August 9, 2021 11 days til the first scrimmage!!! I know you all have it on your calendars! Quote
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