COLLEGE PARK, Md. - The Maryland field hockey team honored its seniors and celebrated the 2021 season with its annual banquet Friday at the Gossett Team House in College Park. The Terrapins also celebrated their run to the NCAA Semifinals.
Supporters, friends and family honored the seniors in Mayv Clune, Brooke DeBerdine, Noelle Frost, Kyler Greenwalt and Taylor Mason. The seniors were granted their membership to the M Club. Several members of the team were honored with individual awards, named after legendary players in the program.
Brooke DeBerdine was awarded the Kate Kauffman-Beach Award, an honor that goes to a player that epitomizes the "world class" hockey player that demonstrates the technical and tactical skills coupled with the heart of a champion.
Riley Donnelly received the Sabrina Salam Award, an honor given to an upperclassman that demonstrate an elite level of quality of life academically, socially, athletically and spiritually while exemplifying a championship lifestyle.
The Kateri Simon Award is the team's Unsung Hero honor. Maura Verleg was named the recipient as the athlete that has persevered in times of adversity and has displayed talent, courage and perseverance while serving the team as her first priority.
Brooke DeBerdine also received the Carla Tagliente Award, the honor given to the student-athlete who has most consistently displayed excellence on the field and in the classroom by her commitment to preparation and execution.
Noelle Frost was honored with the Keli Smith Puzo Award. She was the player who was the team's 'straight shooter'. She was named as the player that wears her emotions on her sleeve and sets her sights on achieving the high level goals she sets for herself.
Emma DeBerdine received the Dina Rizzo Award, an honor that is not given every year, but only when an athlete truly deserves it, for those that lead by example with passion and commitment to winning. This player inspires everyone through a contagious work rate, a passion for her teammates and deep-rooted love for the game of field hockey.
Bibi Donraadt was awarded the Laura Lemire Award. The Laura Lemire Award is given annually in her name reflecting the extraordinary life Laura LeMire led. Laura leaves an incredible legacy behind at the University of Maryland as one of the most decorated student athletes in time. Laura was a member of the M Club Hall of Fame and first female President of the M Club. She lettered in field hockey, lacrosse and track and earned All-American honors in field hockey and lacrosse.
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