Cornell field hockey welcomes four new members to the team for the upcoming fall season, aiming to contribute to the program's pursuit of a second Ivy League title. The new recruits bring diverse talents, including a seasoned goal scorer, a defensive midfielder with strong leadership skills, a standout goalkeeper, and a versatile attacking midfielder or forward.

By the Numbers
  • Uma Käding: Member of seven state championship teams, won three indoor and four outdoor crowns, and captured a national school championship in England in 2020.
  • Delaney Keegan: Finished her career with 46 goals and 123 points, named the Trentonian and CVC Player of the Year as a senior, and named the conference's midfielder of the year as a junior.
  • Tayla Williams: Two-time all-league goalkeeper, helped lead her school to a pair of league regular season championships and two conference tournament crowns.
  • Blake Wilks: Graduated as Darien HS's all-time leading scorer, finishing her season with 30 goals and 16 assists for 76 points.
State of Play
  • The Class of 2028 will join the Cornell field hockey team in the fall to bolster the squad's competitiveness and pursue success within the Ivy League.
Bottom Line

The addition of these four talented newcomers underscores the team's commitment to strengthening its roster and competing at a high level within the Ivy League, setting the stage for an exciting and potentially successful 2024 season.