"I am elated to welcome this accomplished class of eight to our Central Michigan field hockey family next year," Ostoich said. "These athletes all have exceptional talent, a strong passion for success, outstanding leadership, and solid fundamentals.
"Their knowledge of the game, competitiveness on the field and work ethic to constantly strive to get better will help elevate this program to reach new standards next season. This class has proven that they have the determination to rise to the athletic and academic challenges they will face at Central Michigan University and I am excited to see the mark they make on Central Michigan field hockey."
Coletta Beeler • Goalkeeper • McVeytown, Pa. • Mifflin County HS
Three-year letterwinner … team captain (2020-21) … possesses the Mifflin County HS record for highest save percentage (86.4%) and saves in a single game (34) … named Second Team All-Star Pennsylvania Mid-Penn Conference (2019-2020) … second runner up for Tish Maclay Outstanding Field Hockey Player Award (2019-2020) … also lettered in lacrosse … played club field hockey for Blue Lions State College (2017-21).
Coach Ostoich on Coletta Beeler:
"Coletta is strong, athletic goalkeeper who reads the field well. Her confidence and commanding presence in goal will make her a force to be reckoned with in our backfield."
Kaitlyn Bowker • Forward • Lumberton, N.J. • Rancocas Valley Regional HS
Four-year letterwinner … two-time team captain … totaled 36 career goals and 17 assists … led Rancocas Valley Regional HS in scoring for three seasons … selected All-Burlington County Liberty Division First Team attack … named offensive player of the year in 2017 and 2019 … 2017 and 2018 All-Burlington County Liberty Division Second Team attack … honored as 2017 rookie of the year … also earned two letters in lacrosse and wrestling … played club field hockey with Uprise for five years.
Coach Ostoich on Kaitlyn Bowker:
"Kaitlyn has quick hands and threatening elimination skills. She is very athletic and knows how to earn the foul. I am excited for her competitiveness and attacking mindset to join our forward line next year."
Heather Canavan • Forward • Bayport, N.Y. • Bayport Bluepoint HS
Four-year varsity letterwinner and starter … two-year team captain … led Bayport Bluepoint HS in goals and points as a sophomore and junior … team's leading goal scorer 2017-19 … helped the Phantoms to their first-ever Suffolk County championship in 2019 … Suffolk County leading scorer (2019) … selected First Team All-New York State and to the All-Long Island Team in 2019 … named to the Suffolk County All-County championship team (NYS Section 11) … 2019 Suffolk County Athlete of the Week - Newsday, Long Island … named to the 2018 All-Tournament Team, Suffolk County, NYS Section 11 … also earned four letters in track … part of the 2018-19 Futures Level 2 program … earned a spot on 2019 PhilaFH Select Team that played in the Limerick Cup Tournament in Limerick, Ireland … member of the 2016 U-16 Field Hockey Festival championship team … played with Strong Island Field Hockey Club (2016-20).
Coach Ostoich on Heather Canavan:
"Heather is an attacking threat who provides a spark in front of the cage. She is a fast forward and has strong fundamentals. She will make a huge impact on our program next season."
Isabella D'Alessandro • Midfielder • West Chester, Pa. • Bishop Shanahan HS
Four-year letterwinner and starter … team captain … posted 16 career goals and 13 assists … named to the Max Field Hockey Class of 2021 Watch List … had one goal and four assists in shortened 2020 season … selected First Team All-Ches Mont League (2020) … two-time Second Team All-Ches Mont League honoree (2018 and 2019) … earned Daily Local News Honorable Mention All-Area in 2019 … helped Bishop Shanahan HS qualify for the state tournament for the first time in school history in 2019 … BSHS Scholar Athlete and Honor Roll (2018-20) … also earned two letters in lacrosse … played club field hockey with WC Eagles … led team to NIT 2020 Pool G championship.
Coach Ostoich on Isabella D'Alessandro:
"Bella is a standout midfielder who has great stickwork and a relentless attitude. Her quick speed and ability to make big plays makes her very threatening in the middle. I think her knowledge of the game and vision of the field will challenge our team immensely next fall."
Carolina Dancu • Midfielder • Charlotte, N.C. • Covenant Day School
Four-year varsity letterwinner … 2020-21 team captain … current career totals: 24 goals, 30 assists (Covenant school record) … 2020-21 Observer Player to Watch … named NCISAA All-State (2019-20) … selected First Team All-CISAA for 2018-19 and 2019-20 seasons … honored on 2019-20 All-Charlotte Observer Team … selected to 2017-18 All-CISAA Second Team … received recognition on 2019-20 National Field Hockey Coaches Academic Squad … AP Scholar with honors … member of the National Honor Society … on honor roll all four years … also received two varsity letters in soccer and one in track … played club field hockey with Charlotte Ambush.
Coach Ostoich on Carolina Dancu:
"Carolina is a passionate, gritty midfielder who has a solid understanding of the game. She has the ability to create opportunities on both ends of the field. She works hard for her teammates and will make our midfield more dynamic next year."
Isabel Keen • Defender • Ann Arbor, Mich. • Pioneer HS
Four-year varsity letterwinner … team captain for the 2019-20 season … scored 13 career goals … led Pioner HS to the state finals in 2019-20 and to the state semifinals in 2017 and 2018 … named all-state honorable mention (2018-2019) … also earned one letter in soccer and water polo … played club with Pinnacle Field Hockey.
Coach Ostoich on Isabel Keen:
"Isa is an athletic, all around strong player. She never gives up on the ball and is quick to recover on defense. Her hustle and competitiveness will add a lot of energy to our backfield next season."
Nora Kotnik • Defender/Midfielder • Lakewood, Ohio • Magnificat HS
Three-year varsity letterwinner … team captain for 2019 and 2020 seasons … in 2020, recorded seven defensive saves, two goals and one assist … named to Northeast Ohio First Team All-Region … selected Northeast Ohio Second Team All-League (2019) - OHSAA Northeast Ohio Coaches … named Magnificat HS Defensive Player of the Year (2019) … also earned three varsity letters in lacrosse … played club with Cleveland Field Hockey Club (2019-2020).
Coach Ostoich on Nora Kotnik:
"Nora's love for the game and diligent attitude is contagious. Her intensity and versatility on the field will help develop her into a very threatening player."
Chloe Ward • Defender/Midfielder • Newport News, Va. • Warwick HS
Four-year letterwinner … team captain for the 2019-2020 season … scored 76 career goals … led Warwick HS to first state berth in school history … named first team all-state (2019-20) and Second Team All-Tidewater District by The Virginian Pilot (2019-20) … selected first team all-region (2018-19, 2019-20) … named first team all-district (2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020)… two-time team MVP … honored as rookie of the year in 2017-18 … also earned a letter in swimming … play club with Focus Field Hockey.
Coach Ostoich on Chloe Ward:
"Chloe is an aggressive defender who is very strong on the ball. She is always working hard and never gives up until the play is over. Her determination and grit will raise our level of play next year."
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