Fre Soons '19, of the Netherlands, set a goal to play field hockey at the Division I collegiate level in the United States.
On Jan. 25, surrounded by her many supporters, Fre officially reached her goal.
Fre, the best player in the history of the Wilbraham & Monson Academy Field Hockey program, signed her National Letter of Intent to play at Wagner College, a Division I program in New York City.
A field hockey player in The Hague since the age of 4, Fre set the school record for goals in a season in her one year in a WMA uniform.
Quotes
Fre on signing her NLI: "It's a special day. It's not a like I've ever had. It happens once in your life. I'm still excited, and it's a new experience."
Fre on the sport of field hockey: "Field hockey is very important to me, especially since I've been playing for 14 years. Back home I played every season, whether it was in the fall, winter or spring, and without field hockey I'm not Fre Soons."
Fre on playing field hockey in college: "I'm really happy to have this opportunity to go as an international player and go to the United States to play Division I field hockey. I enjoyed the signing moment because it's not an experience you have every day."
Coach Barbara Roy on what makes Fre special: "What separates Fre from other players is not only is she a talent, but she's a leader on the field. She leads her team, she supports her team and she does everything right."