2016 Field Hockey Roster
Gianelle, Madison
Jersey Number 8
Madison Gianelle
- Position:
- F
- Class:
- First Year
- Major:
- Arts and Sciences
- Hometown:
- Glenside, Pa.
- High School:
- Cheltenham
Bio
WHY LEHIGH? “Lehigh has one of the best engineering programs in the country. I loved how I could play at a high level and receive a great education. Also, it is close enough to home that my family can come to games. From the first time I stepped on campus my freshman year, I knew this was the college for me.”
BEFORE LEHIGH: Four-year varsity starter who led Cheltenham High School in goals and assists all four years … Senior captain … Twice named to the All-Suburban One League team … Competed in travel field hockey as part of True North from 2005-16 … Helped lead True North to the 2015 National Field Hockey Festival Championship in 2015 … The team was undefeated, due in large part to Gianelle’s tournament-leading 32 goals … True North also became the Vipers U19 Indoor Tournament Champions … Played on the Souderton Strikers from 2013-15 as well … The Strikers were Limelight College Showcase U19 Finalists in 2015, Vipers U16 Indoor Tournament Champions in 2014 and competed in United Sports Club’s U16 Indoor Tournament in 2014 … Was a two-sport athlete who also started three years on the varsity softball team and was twice named to the All-Suburban One League team … All-Montgomery County honoree … Owned the team’s highest batting average, most stolen bases and was also a team captain as a senior in 2016 … Competed on the travel team, the Thunderbirds, which were finalists in the Spooky Nook Indoor Softball Tournament … Also led the Valley Forge Patriots to the Firecracker Showcase 18U Finals and USSSA 16A State Finals in 2014 … Strong in the classroom, Giannelle as a member of the National Field Hockey Coaches Association National Academic Squad in 2015.
GETTING TO KNOW MADISON
Nickname: Maddie, Mads
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? Beautiful campus
Major & Why: I am interested in Engineering because I am fascinated with how machines and computers operate.
Favorite Food: Chicken
Favorite Color: Orange
Favorite Movie: Chasing Mavericks
Favorite TV Show: Big Bang Theory
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Chris Berman
Hobbies: Equestrian, Cross-fit Training
Place I'd Like To Visit: Italy
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Dancing
Dream Job: CEO of a successful company
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: It means something to me.
If I Didn't Play Field Hockey, I Would Play: Softball
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Travel the world
BEFORE LEHIGH: Four-year varsity starter who led Cheltenham High School in goals and assists all four years … Senior captain … Twice named to the All-Suburban One League team … Competed in travel field hockey as part of True North from 2005-16 … Helped lead True North to the 2015 National Field Hockey Festival Championship in 2015 … The team was undefeated, due in large part to Gianelle’s tournament-leading 32 goals … True North also became the Vipers U19 Indoor Tournament Champions … Played on the Souderton Strikers from 2013-15 as well … The Strikers were Limelight College Showcase U19 Finalists in 2015, Vipers U16 Indoor Tournament Champions in 2014 and competed in United Sports Club’s U16 Indoor Tournament in 2014 … Was a two-sport athlete who also started three years on the varsity softball team and was twice named to the All-Suburban One League team … All-Montgomery County honoree … Owned the team’s highest batting average, most stolen bases and was also a team captain as a senior in 2016 … Competed on the travel team, the Thunderbirds, which were finalists in the Spooky Nook Indoor Softball Tournament … Also led the Valley Forge Patriots to the Firecracker Showcase 18U Finals and USSSA 16A State Finals in 2014 … Strong in the classroom, Giannelle as a member of the National Field Hockey Coaches Association National Academic Squad in 2015.
GETTING TO KNOW MADISON
Nickname: Maddie, Mads
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? Beautiful campus
Major & Why: I am interested in Engineering because I am fascinated with how machines and computers operate.
Favorite Food: Chicken
Favorite Color: Orange
Favorite Movie: Chasing Mavericks
Favorite TV Show: Big Bang Theory
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Chris Berman
Hobbies: Equestrian, Cross-fit Training
Place I'd Like To Visit: Italy
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Dancing
Dream Job: CEO of a successful company
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: It means something to me.
If I Didn't Play Field Hockey, I Would Play: Softball
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Travel the world
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