TOWSON, Md. – The Towson University field hockey team has signed freshmen Gianna Tripodi and Sophia Frasca, head coach Katie Gerzabek Salem announced Wednesday afternoon. Tripodi and Frasca bring the signing class up to six.
 
Tripodi joins the Tigers' squad from Nazareth Area High School as a four-year varsity midfielder. She was named an All-State Class 3A Honorable Mention, Third Team East Pennsylvania Conference (EPC) All-Star and earned the Morning Call's All-Area Second Team distinction following a 17-5 campaign in the 2022 season. Tripodi earned her first Morning Call All-Area Second Team honor after her sophomore campaign and was named an EPC Second Team All-Star in her sophomore and junior seasons.
 
"We are extremely excited to have Gianna join our Tiger family! Not only is her athleticism and strength going to fit in here at Towson, but her distribution skills in the midfield and competitive energy will help elevate our program. We are looking forward to having another high school multi-sport athlete added to the squad," noted Coach Gerzabek Salem.
 
Sophia Frasca joins Towson as the all-time points leader in Mercy High School history with 35 goals and 33 assists, totaling 103 points in her career in four varsity seasons. She was a two-time all-conference award winner, two-time team MVP award winner and played in the Maryland Senior All-Star Game. The team finished in second place in the Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland (IAAM) "B" Conference in 2021 and 2022.
 
"Sophia comes to Towson after a record-breaking high school career. Being a four-year starter, Sophia earned herself the top spot for Career Points at Mercy High School. We look forward to having Sophia's composed and poised play out of the back and through the midfield here at Towson. We are proud to bring another Maryland talent to our team!" added Coach Gerzabek Salem.