Towson University Athletics

Versatile newcomer who can play forward or midfield ... has plenty of experience at the club level ... adds speed to the lineup ... smart player with good stickwork.

At Manheim Township High School:  Three-year starter in high school for Coach Cassie Fisher ... recipient of Lancaster-Lebanon League Field Hockey Coaches  Association scholarship ... scored three goals and had two assists for the Streaks ... helped the Streaks reach the district semi-finals in 2002 and 2003 ... five-year veteran of Futures Program ... helped Lanco Premier Club Team win the National Field Hockey Festival in 2003 ... also helped team win the Diamond State Games in 2004 ... member of bronze medalist team at Keystone State Games in 2003 ... also played soccer for the Streaks ... member of the National Honor Society.

Personal: Plans to become an elementary school teacher ... lists mother as the person she admires the most ... has done volunteer work with church’s inner city daycare ... favorite athlete is Venus Williams ... enjoys reading Harry Potter books ... had a summer job working at Victoria’s Secret ... also worked at Panera Bread and the Brooklawn Farm Market ... favorite actor is Lindsay Lohan ... enjoys dining at Applebee’s ... most memorable experience was winning the championship at the National Field Hockey Festival ... mother is a judicial secretary ... daughter of Blake and Nancy Pokopec ... born on November 12, 1986 in Lancaster, Pa.