LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ – Rider University head field hockey coach Lori Hussong announced the signing of 10 student-athletes to complete the class of 2022. Emma Abromavage, Emma Beaty, Brynne Miller, Valeria Perales, Meg Normile, Jess Rochat, Sam Said, Jen Tokash, Berta Tutusaus, and Indy Zoontjens will join the Broncs for the 2022 season.
 
"We look forward to welcoming a very talented group of athletes from near and far," said Hussong. "Each have impressive resumes of athletic accomplishments and conduct themselves with the core values and moral principles that we look for in our athletes. Each are loyal, honest, appreciative and respectful and will bring positive energy and excitement to our team and will be looked upon to help rebuild our program back to championship form."
 
Emma Abromavage
Fairfax, VA/Fairfax
 
Hussong on Abromavage:
"Emma is fast, strong, and tenacious and has a very strong understanding of the game. We are anxious to see how high Emma can take her game as she is open to learning and improving. Her enthusiasm and positive attitude are refreshing to be around."
 
Accomplishments:
Four-time All-Patriot District Team selection
Three-Time All-Region selection
First-Team All-Met 2021
First-Team All-State 2021
 
Emma Beaty
Philadelphia, PA/Archbishop Prendergast
 
Hussong on Beaty:
"We feel Emma is a diamond in the rough.  Emma comes from a high school program rich in championship tradition. She is a strong athlete who possesses excellent game awareness and stick skills. Her athleticism and coachability could lead her to great heights with us."
 
Brynne Miller
Wissahickon, PA/Wissahickon
 
Hussong on Miller:
"Brynne is an athletic, and aggressive player who shows keen field awareness.  Her speed and ability to intercept and distribute will make her a valuable asset to our program."
 
Accomplishments:
Three-Time All-Suburban One selection
Three-Time All-League selection
Three-Time All-Area selection
Second-Team All-State 2021
 
Valeria Perales
Madrid, Spain/IES Mirasierra
 
Hussong on Perales:
"Valeria brings exceptional scoring skill along with a fantastic ability to see open teammates and makes others around her better. Her effort level is '2^nd-to-none' and we love seeing that as that is how we play. Valeria is going to add a skill set to our attack that resembles several prominent players from our program's history, and her enthusiasm and coachability will be one of her top assets!"
 
Accomplishments:
Three-Time Club National Championship Qualifier
Two-Time Madrid Regional Team participant
 
Meg Normile
New Egypt, NJ/New Egypt
 
Hussong on Normile:
"Meg plays with a passion that we love! She has great vision and intercepting skill and is a terrific passer with extraordinary power. Meg likes to be coached and that will make her stand out at the D-1 level!"
 
Accomplishments:
Three-Time All-Burlington County Scholastic League All-Star
First-Team Group One All-State 2021
Two-Time team captain
Two-Time Division Champion
Program record holder for career points with 213 (86 goals, 41 assists)
National Honor Society member
Four-Year Basketball Starter
 
Jess Rochat
Durban, South Africa/St. John's High School
 
Hussong on Rochat:
"Jess is a poised and skilled player who plays cool under pressure. She is a smart defender with excellent one-on-one defensive skills and has a great knack for intercepting and moving the ball down the field. She will be a welcome addition adding depth to an already strong defensive unit."
 
Accomplishments:
KZN State Team 2017-22
U18 Umgungundlovu District Team
2018 Junior Indoor Player of the Year
2019 Most Promising Indoor Hockey Player
2021 Indoor Captain
2021 Indoor Player of the Year
2021 DPL Player of the Tournament
 
Sam Said
Manheim, Germany/Feudenheim Gymnasium Manheim
 
Hussong on Said:
"Sam's biggest strengths on the field are her ability to read the field, her tight stick skills, and her passing skills. She is a fast and powerful athlete who is a student of the game.  Her excellent communication skills along with her intensity and work ethic will make her even more valuable on the field."
 
Accomplishments:
Member of the Feudenheim Hockey Club for both the indoor and outdoor seasons
 
Jen Tokash
Stockton, NJ/Hunterdon Central
 
Hussong on Tokash:
"Jen is a skilled, hard-nosed, and versatile player having the ability and experience to play forward or midfield.  She possesses a strong shot and excellent stick skills. Couple that with speed and tenacity, it makes for a very exciting player to watch!  Jen will be called upon to add depth on the attack."
 
Accomplishments:
Two-Time First-Team All-Conference
Second-Team All-County 2020
First-Team All-County 2021
 
Berta Tutusaus
Matadepera, Spain/Escola Montcau la Mola
 
Hussong on Tutusaus:
"Berta is an alert, skilled, and aggressive player that will fit into our style very well!  She's able to play multiple positions for us, and that will make her a valuable asset to our attack and midfield.  We are excited to add Berta into our 'Family'!"
 
Accomplishments:
Captained U18 team that earned Silver Medal at the Catalan Championship
Took Bronze Medal on U16 team at the Catalan Championship
 
Indy Zoontjens
Hilversum, Netherlands/Alberdingk Thijm College
 
Hussong on Zoontjens:
"Indy is a fast and skilled player who can play attack or midfield for us.  We love her skill and competitiveness. Her ability to see the field and communicate with teammates is superb. She has a keen sense of when to shoot and when to feed a pass which will make her so much fun to play with!"
 
Accomplishments:
U12 Runner-up in the National Championship of Netherlands
U15 selection for the Central Dutch Selection Team
Competed on the National Championship team in 2018