WASHINGTON - Georgetown University Head Field Hockey Coach Shannon Soares announced the signing of seven student-athletes to National Letters of Intent on Friday. The future Hoyas are in the midst of their senior year of high school and have finished up their final field hockey season before coming to the Hilltop in the fall of 2017.

"As a staff, we are thrilled to welcome these seven student-athletes into our Georgetown field hockey family. Drawing from five different states, this group of young women have been very successful at the club and high school level and have played very vital roles on each of their teams," said Soares. "These seven young women also understand the importance of success in the classroom and will help continue our program's tradition of academic success. We look forward to this class immersing themselves fully in our team culture, while at the same time, helping to propel our program forward on the field. This is an exciting time for Georgetown field hockey and we can't wait to have them join us on the Hilltop."

Jax van der Veen
Mifielder
Exton, Pa./The Agnes Irwin School

Prior to Georgetown: A three-time Second Team All-Inter-Ac selection and a two-time Second Team All-Main Line honoree ... Earned All-Delco honors in 2014 and 2015 ... Served as team captain as a senior ... Played club with WC Eagles ... Played with Futures Level I from 2013-16.

"I want to be a part of Georgetown's improving program and help grow the traditions of Georgetown field hockey. I also appreciated Shannon's commitment to her players and not only developing her players into better field hockey players, but strong leaders and good individuals. Also, how could I not choose Georgetown after visiting D.C.?"

Nell Van Schaack
Midfielder
Winnetka, Ill./New Trier High School

Prior to Georgetown: A First Team All-State selection as a junior and senior ... Team won the Illinois state championship in 2014 and 2015 ... Selected to play in the Illinois Field Hockey All Star Team game at Northwestern as a senior ... Named one of Max's Top 100 Recruits ... Selected to the AAU Junior Olympics in 2015, and the National Futures Championship in 2014 and 2015 ... Played club with the Windy City Field Hockey Club.

"I'm excited about my opportunity because Georgetown has such a strong academic environment, and because I'm looking forward to being a member of the Hoya field hockey team."

Cami Osborne
Midfielder
Newtown Square, Pa./Academy of Notre Dame de Namur

Prior to Georgetown: A four-year member of the varsity and co-captain as a senior ... Team won the 2013 Inter-Ac and PAISAA Championships and ranked fourth in the nation ... Inter-Ac and PAISAA runners-up in 2014 ... Named to the 2015 NFHCA Optimal Performance High School National Academic Squad ... Selected Honorable Mention All-Main Line in 2014 and 2015 ... Earned Academic Honors all four years ... Named a 2014 and 2015 Futures Elite ... Played club with WC Eagles.

"I chose Georgetown because of the rigorous academics, the beautiful location and the opportunity to be part of a unique team culture."

Amanda Van Orden
Goalkeeper
Morris Plains N.J./The Pingry School

Prior to Georgetown: A four-year letterwinner, and three-year starter serving as captain as a senior ... A two-time All-Conference Honorable Mention honoree earning First Team All-County as a sophomore ... Named Second Team All-County in 2015 ... A NFHCA Scholar-Athlete ... Posted 194 saves as a junior ... Team to appeared in the county finals for the first time in over ten year ... Earned a spot on Max Top 100 2017 Players in the Country ... Played club with New Heights ... Selected for National Futures Championship Alternate in 2014 ... Named to National Futures Championship in 2015 ... Won Barbara Longstreth Sportsmanship Award at 2015 NFCs.

"From the moment that I walked on to Georgetown's beautiful campus I knew that I was going to be incredibly happy. Not only was I drawn to the academic opportunities at the university, but also how much the coaches genuinely care about their team, and how deeply each of the players cares about each other. I am very excited for the opportunity to make Georgetown my home and the field hockey team my family."

Grace English
Back
Midlothian, Va./Trinity Episcopal School

Prior to Georgetown: A four-year letterwinner and three-year starter ... High School team won three-consecutive LIS Championships ... Named All-LIS in 2016 ... 2014 Division I Sates Runner-up, and 2015 Division 1 States Champions ... Captain of the 2016 VFH team ... Won four varsity letters in lacrosse ... Played club with Panthers United.

"I chose Georgetown because of its proximity to our nation's capital and for the opportunity to study at such a great university. I'm so excited for the chance to be a part of the amazing field hockey program at Georgetown for the next four years."

Ali Cronin
Midfielder
Hershey, Pa./Hershey High School

Prior to Georgetown: A four-year letterwinner and three-year starter for a squad that appeared in four district playoffs as well as the 2015 state tournament ... Team won the 2016 Keystone Division and Mid Penn League ... Served as team captain as a senior ... A First Team Mid-Penn League honoree in 2015 ... Scored 22 goals with 21 assists as a senior ... A member of the 2013 and 2014 Futures Elite ... Played club with East Coast Field Hockey Club

"The rigorous academics, strong field hockey program and amazing location combine to offer the perfect college experience."

Anna Farley
Midfielder
Bel Air, Md./Bel Air High School

Prior to Georgetown: A four-year letterwinner, three-year starter and two-year captain in high school leading her team in scoring the past three seasons ... Team won the Maryland State 3A Championship in 2015, scored goals in all four playoff games and a pair of goals in the championship game ... Named team MVP ... Team won Maryland State 3A/4A Regional Championship in 2014, scored game winner in the three playoff games ... 2016 Max Field Hockey National Player Rankings Top 100 for 2017 ... Named to the 2015 Max Field Hockey All-Region Team, Mid-Atlantic as a junior ... A two-time Baltimore Sun Preseason Player to Watch ... Named First Team All-State as a junior as well as Baltimore Sun First Team All-Metro as a junior and second team as a sophomore ... A two-time First Team All-County honoree, earned a spot on the second team as a freshman ... Named First Team All-Conference in 2015 and to the second team in 2013 ... First recipient of Bel Air High School's Commitment to the Game award in 2015 ... USA Field Hockey Futures National Championship participant from 2013-16 ... An AAU Junior Olympics participant from 2013-15 ... Appeared at USA Field Hockey Futures from 2013-16 ... Played club with H2O ... Will also play lacrosse at Georgetown.

"I chose Georgetown because of the incredible academics, great location, and strong athletics. The field hockey team made me feel so welcome along with the coaching staff."