Palmyra Area SD honors girls’ field hockey team after fourth state title
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The Palmyra Area School District recognized its girls’ field hockey program and players for a 23–3 season and the team’s fourth state championship; the board presented certificates and coaches were thanked for their work.
Palmyra Area School District officials recognized the high school girls’ field hockey team on Dec. 18 after the program won its fourth state championship this year.
“Paul Meyer Field Hockey doesn’t rebuild, they reload on an annual basis,” Dr. Kepler said as he introduced the team and listed roster members and coaches. He noted the team finished the season 23–3.
Dr. Kepler recounted the program’s recent record, saying that in the last 25 years the program had reached 16 district finals, winning 14, and had made 11 state appearances, including this year’s fourth state title. He presented certificates to the players and thanked coaches including head coach Kat Harshman and assistant coach Kayla Ricker.
Players named by the presenter included Bree Aqaba, Abby Barker, Adrianna Bocralont, Abby Bennett, Sophie Cunningham, Ella Detwiler, Kate Driscoll, Mariah Dupree, Ally Fink, Grace Pru, Leah Gephardt, Maddie Ginger, Katie Hathaway, Liz Hepner, Leah Cain, Sophie Kennelly, Michael Lechleitner, Avery Meadow, Cordelia Potts, Kaylee Tali, Tali Scapuni, Sophie Canale, Macy Shaughnessy, Maddie Stahl, Katie Steelman, Amelia Valley, Cameron Van Zandt, Maddie Waldron, AJ Walker, Jody Weaver, Madeline Witt and Ava Wolf. Coaches and supporting staff were publicly thanked for their time commitment.
The recognition took place near the start of the meeting; players were invited to remain for the full meeting or leave to prepare for the upcoming winter break.