TOP 50 Hershey High School sophomore Shealyn Tatara commits to Duke University!
Player Name:Â Shealyn Tatara
Grad Year: 2020
Player Ranking: TOP 50
College Choice:Â Duke University (D1)
Date Committed:Â April 23, 2018
Position:Â Defense
State: Pennsylvania
High School:Â Hershey High School
Club: X-Calibur
Honors/Accomplishments: 2017 Pennsylvania AAA Second Team All-State, First Team Mid-Penn All-Star, U16 National Futures Championship, AAU Junior Olympics, 2016 U14 National Futures Championship, AAU Junior Olympics, Stars & Stripes selection
What will you major in/study?:Â Biology
Why did you choose this school?: I chose Duke because of the amazing coaching staff, the team and their level of play. Also for the academic opportunities and the gorgeous campus. It was exactly what I was looking for.
Other colleges considered: Penn State, Ohio State, UMass, University of Virginia & Villanova
Anyone you would like to thank?: I would like to thank my parents for driving me to so many practices, and field hockey events. Plus for doing whatever it took to give me as many opportunities as they could. I would also like to thank my club coaches, especially Erik Enters for helping me throughout the years, as well as my school coaches Bri Price and Ali Campbell for the guidance in the recruitment process and for the training they have given me. A huge shout out to all of my friends who have supported me along the way, especially Maddie Zimmer who is by my side both on and off the field!
