Dawson Adds Eight More for 2016
Dawson Adds Eight More for 2016

BOONE, N.C. - After announcing the signing of four student-athletes for 2016 back on Nov. 24, Appalachian State University field hockey coach Meghan Dawson has revealed the names of eight more to bring the class' size up to 12.

"I am really excited about these additions to our 2016 class," said Dawson. "They are a great group of athletic, hard workers who will bring a determined mindset and work ethic to our team. As we continue to build our team, these student-athletes will do well on and off the field."

LYDIA BULLOCK • 5-6 • Defense • Fredericksburg, Va. • Stafford

DAWSON'S TAKE: "Lydia is a fit player who is versatile and coachable. She has a good strike on the ball and is great at helping to advance the ball forward."

HIGH SCHOOL: Was named all-conference, second-team all-region and second-team all-area ... was a recipient of the Blue and Gold Award ... ended senior season with four goals, 12 assists and two defensive saves ... also played for the High Voltage where her team was Festival Pool G Champions in 2013 and Festival Pool A Champions in 2015. 

PERSONAL: Full name is Lydia Elizabeth Bullock ... daughter of Charles and Gina Bullock ... born Jan. 22, 1998 (18 years old) ... major is undecided.

LAIRD DUNN • 5-6 • Goal Keeper • Manasquan, N.J. • Wall

DAWSON'S TAKE: "Laird's playing style is cool, calm and collected. She is unafraid of pressure and shots being fired at her. She has great reactions and strong, decisive clears in the cage."

HIGH SCHOOL: Was a two-time letterwinner in field hockey at Wall High School in Wall, N.J. ... team was Central Jersey Group 11 State Champions and ranked as high as sixth in the state ... part of a team that ranked first in the Shore Conference, went 12-0 in league play and 22-22 overall ... recorded 17 shutouts out of 22 games with a goals-allowed average of 0.63 ... recorded a save percentage of .844 with a saves ratio of 1 in 1.85 ... her winning percentage was .917 and she was the only goalie to shut out undefeated and nationally ranked Rumson-Fair Haven ... also played for he Jersey Intensity where she competed in he National Hockey Festival (2014-15), the Disney Showcase (2015) and the National Indoor Tournament (2016).

PERSONAL: Full name is Laird Emilie Dunn ... daughter of Lisa and Jerry Dunn ... born March 15, 1998 (17 years old) ... major is marketing ... mother played softball at Washington College.

DANIELLE GILMORE • 5-5 • Forward • Midlothian, Va. • Monacah

DAWSON'S TAKE: "Danielle is going to bring quick hands and a fast skill set to our striker line. She has a good reverse hit inside the circle."

HIGH SCHOOL: Was a four-time letterwinner in field hockey at Monacan High School in Richmond, Va. … named first time all-conference as a sophomore and senior … named second team all-conference as a junior … exploded for 26 goals and 17 assists in her final two prep years … named to first team all-district as a freshman and sophomore and an honorable mention all-region as a freshman and sophomore … recorded 19 goals and 14 assists her first two years … coached by Kendall Everly.

PERSONAL: Full name is Danielle Marie Gilmore ... daughter of Maria and Joseph Gilmore ... born July 19, 1998 (17 years old) ... major is undecided.

TILLI HOPKINS • 5-1 • Forward • Virginia Beach, Va. • Kellam

DAWSON'S TAKE: "Tilli is a scrappy player who is determined to get the ball and be a presence on offense."

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered four years in field hockey at Kellam High School in Virginia Beach, Va. … lettered one year each in cross country and track and field … scored 18 goals and assisted eight times as a senior … recorded 15 goals and five assists as a junior … helped the Knights to an undefeated season her freshman year before being conference champions her sophomore year … was Futures Recipient in 2014 and 2015 … Bronze medalist in Disney Tournament 2014 … coached by Katie Staples … Also played for the 757 Field Hockey Club for three years where she was a team captain and bronze medalist recipient in the 2014 Disney Tournament … coach was Dena Reardon.

PERSONAL: Full name is Tilli Grae Hopkins ... daughter of Christine and Christopher Hopkins ... born Dec. 22, 1997 (18 years old) ... major is biology ... uncle Rico Petrocelli played professional baseball for the the Boston Red Sox, uncle Bobby Petrocelli played baseball at ORU and cousin Alec Petrocelli played football at UNC.

MELISSA NOBILE • 5-0 • Forward/Midfield • Hillsborough, N.J. • Hillsborough

DAWSON'S TAKE: "Melissa is a hard worker with a good mindset. She comes from really good coaching, which enables her to have good basics. She has a great nose for the goal!"

HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year letterwinner at Hillsborough High School in Hillsborough, N.J. … led the Raiders in scoring her junior and senior years … named to All-Skyland Conference as a junior (second team) and senior (first team) … selected to participate in the North Jersey Field Hockey Coaches Association 2015 All-Star game … holds Hillsborough HS girls all-time squat ratio record and is sixth all-time in incline bench ratio … coached by Dorian Gilmartin … also played for Princeton Field Hockey Club, which won gold at the 2014 U16 National Hockey Festival and at the 2015 U19 Disney Showcase … Princeton Field Hockey Club currently ranks No. 8 nationally … coach was Kristen Holmes-Winn.

PERSONAL: Full name is Melissa Christine Nobile ... daughter of George and Laura Nobile ... born May 8, 1998 (17 years old) ... major is psychology ... she trained internationally in Vancouver, Canada in 2013 with Rob Short High Performance and in the Netherlands in 2014 with the Pinoke Club.

ISABELLE SELIGMAN • 5-0 • Midfield • Norfolk, Va. • Granby

DAWSON'S TAKE: "Isabelle is a scrappy defender with speed on her side. She is dynamic with and without the ball."

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered four times in field hockey at Granby High School in Norfolk, Va. … also lettered twice in softball and once in soccer … named first team all-conference as a sophomore, junior and senior … named second team all-group 6A South Region as a sophomore … named first team all-district as a freshman … named most valuable player as a sophomore, junior and senior … coached by Genevieve Weaver … also played for Hawks Premier team … won first place at the 2015 Focus Showcase … participated in the 2014 and 2016 national indoor tournament, 2012-16 Disney Showcase, and 2014 national field hockey festival … coached by Tina Chipman.

PERSONAL: Full name is Isabelle Payton Seligman … daughter of Kristy and Steve Seligman … born Nov. 7, 1997 (18 years old) … major is biology.

MICHELLE TAYLOR • 5-1 • Defense/Midfield • Virginia Beach, Va. • First Colonial

DAWSON'S TAKE: "Michelle is super athletic and comes from great high school and club programs. She uses her speed and skill set to eliminate opponents."

HIGH SCHOOL: Four-time letterwinner in field hockey at First Colonial High School in Virginia Beach, Va. … also lettered once in soccer … named all-conference junior and senior … helped lead the Patriots to four state title games in four years, winning championships in 2012 and 2015 … coached by Beanie Scheicher … also played for the Saints Hockey Rocks and was a USA Field Hockey Futures Participant 2012-2016 … U19 Saints team currently ranks No. 2 nationally … coached by Scotty Tyson.

PERSONAL: Full name is Michelle Elyse Taylor ... daughter of Mike and Linda Taylor ... born on Nov. 3, 1997 (18 years old) ... major is undecided.

MALLORY WOLF • 5-9 • Midfield/Defense • Virginia Beach, Va. • Salem

DAWSON'S TAKE: "Michelle is a dynamic player who uses her height and strength to advance her game. She works hard on and off the ball."

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered four times in field hockey at Salem High School in Virginia Beach, Va. … also lettered once in soccer … named first team all-conference her senior year and second team all-conference her junior year… named second team beach district sophomore … awarded defensive playoff of the year her senior year and defensive MVP award her junior year … named captain for her junior and senior years … coached by Sandy Szilassy … also played for the Beach Premier Hawks … coached by Tina Chipman.

PERSONAL: Full name is Mallory Taylor Wolf .. daughter of Wendy Bowes ... born on April 7, 1998 (17 years old) ... major is sustainable development.

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