On Tuesday, March 23, 2021, the Midlo Field Hockey team celebrated their annual Senior Night in a game against the Powhatan Indians. With an undefeated record this season, the Trojans took the field with hopes to continue their winning streak. Throughout the first half, Midlo pushed ahead with goals from Charlie Wilkenson, Riley Martin and Hayden Strausburg. In the second half, the Trojans held their lead despite offensive attacks from the Indians. Midlo emerged with a 3-1 senior night win.

After the game, seniors, teammates, and their families gathered to honor the seniors. Each senior, escorted by their parents, walked down the field as their favorite memories from their time on the team as well as their aspirations for the future were announced. 

Midlo Field Hockey Class of 2021:

Lily Debruycker has been a part of the field hockey team since eighth grade. This year, she serves as team captain. Next year, she plans to attend James Madison University and study biology. 

Shelby Harris has been a part of the field hockey team for five years, and this year, she is one of the senior captains. Harris is also involved in FBLA and played on the lacrosse team throughout high school. Her favorite memory from her time on the team was competing in the State Tournament sophomore year. 

Kelly Livingston first began the sport of field hockey when she was eight years old. She competes on the Panthers club team and has been on Midlo varsity for four years, leading as a captain this season. Livingston plans to attend James Madison or Virginia Tech to study business. 

Riley Martin has competed for 4 years on both field hockey and lacrosse varsity. She also is a member of DECA and FBLA. Her favorite memory on the team was winning the regional tournament two years ago. Next year, she plans to go to the University of Virginia to study commerce. She wants to thank Coach Rebecca Lowe for “helping her remember why she loves to play.”

Kaitlyn Moore has been a part of the field hockey program for five years, leading as a captain during her junior and senior years. Her favorite memory from her time on the team was “hanging out with her teammates, especially at the pasta parties.” Next year, she will attend John Tyler Community College in hopes of transferring to a Virginia university. 

Charlie Wilkinson competed on the team since her eighth-grade year. During her time in high school, she has been a member of the lacrosse team, DECA and FBLA. Her favorite memory was “scoring the winning goal in the regional tournament two years ago.” She will attend the University of South Carolina to study international business in the fall. 

From countless pasta parties to experiences at the regional and state tournaments, the seniors grew deep bonds on and off the field. “It makes me sad to think that my time on the team is coming to an end so soon. I will miss my teammates and coaches greatly,” Moore said. These senior players look to cherish the rest of their time together and lead their teammates throughout the remainder of the season.