Field hockey’s Trottier to play in All-Star game
Hard work finally paid off for senior field hockey player Tarah Trottier.
The forward will play in the National Field Hockey Coaches Association senior all-star game Nov. 22 in Massachusetts.
“When I found out I was really honored because I get to represent our team and our school,” Trottier said. “It’s because our team is doing so well, that helped me to get acknowledged.”
Coach Cristy Freese said Trottier's consistent play has helped the team.
“I am very excited for Tarah because she has played extremely well for us this year,” Freese said. “There are a limited number of players that are named to the team, and it keeps our string of sending a player to the game alive.”
The co-captain scored 10 goals and had 24 points this season, and will play for the North team. As one of five players from the MAC, Trottier will be the only MAC player on the North team.
“I know I was nominated because I am senior and I put in a lot of hard work and dedication,” Trottier said. “I am also having a good season in goals and points.”
Freese said Trottier leads by example.
“Tarah has been very vital to our team's success this year, and part of her leadership comes from how hard she works on the field,” Freese said. “She works very well at getting the team to focus on each individual game and she helps them to realize that we can compete with any team.”
Trottier realizes she will have the chance to play alongside the top field hockey players in the country.
“I am so excited because it's such an amazing opportunity and there will girls there that are Olympians,” Trottier said. “To even be considered with them is very humbling. If I would have been told I would be playing in this game when I was in high school, I would have laughed.”
