Meharg Signs Three as Part of 2026 Recruiting Class

COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- Maryland field hockey head coach Missy Meharg announced the signings of Aida Ierubino, Ella Beach, and Kendall Gilmore.

This signing class arrives with elite pedigrees, featuring student-athletes who have all competed on the U.S. Women's National Team and captured state championships. They bring a wealth of high-level experience, championship habits, and a competitive edge that will elevate the Terps from day one.

Ella BEACH

Northbrook, IL
Glenbrook High School

Before Maryland: 2022, 2023 U18 Women's U.S. National Team - 2024 U18 Women's U.S. National Team - 2025 U21 Women's U.S. National Team - 2025 Silver Medalist at Junior Pan American Games - 2025 National Club Championship (Bronze) - 2024 National Club Champioinship (5th Nationally) - 2025 State Runner-Up - First Team All-State - Captain - 2024 Played in the Netherlands for HGC Club with the U18's and Ladies Hoofdklasse Team - 2023 IL State Champion at Glenbrook South

Ella Beach: "I chose Maryland for its great team culture, dedicated coaching staff, and amazing facilities and academics. College Park feels like a second home to me and I can't wait to spend the next four years there. Go Terps!."

Kendall Gilmore

Uxbridge, MA
Uxbridge High School

Before Maryland: U.S. Women's Junior National Team (2023, 2024) - Max Field Hockey Top 50 players - NFHCA All-State Massachusetts - 5x MA State Champion - Max field Hockey All-New England Team - State Track 400m Champion (2023, 2024) - Uxbridge High School Track Record Holder (200m, 300m, 400m)

Kendall Gilmore: "I chose Maryland because of the program's tradition, the coaching staff, and the feeling I had after visiting College Park. I'm excited to be a part of the class of 2026 and can't wait to join the current players. Go Terps!!"

aida ierubino

Doylestown, PA
Central Bucks West

Before Maryland: Member of the U.S. Women's U-18 National Team - First Team All-American - Max Field Hockey Class of 2026 Top 10 Players - 3x First Team All-State - 3x First Team All-Area - 4x First Team All-League - 3x All-Region Team - CBW Offensive MVP - CBW Co-MVP - First player in CB West history to reach 100 career goals - The Reporter/Times Herald Player of the Year - 2x SOL Colonial Player of the Year - 4x varsity starter - 2x co-captain

Aida Ierubino: "I chose the University of Maryland for its competitive program, amazing coaching staff, and strong team culture. Apart from athletics, they have top-tier academics, and it already feels like a second home. Go Terps!"

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