2017 Field Hockey Roster
Arancio, Alexis

Jersey Number 27
Alexis Arancio
- Position:
- GK
- Class:
- Senior
- Major:
- Psychology and Health, Medicine & Society
- Hometown:
- Freehold, N.J.
- High School:
- Freehold Borough
Bio
WHY LEHIGH? “From the moment I got on campus, I knew Lehigh was the perfect place for me. Not only was it gorgeous, but I was also sure that it would be the perfect balance between academics with a field hockey program that I could contribute to.”
AS A SENIOR (2017): Rejoined the roster after serving as team manager … Served as backup goalkeeper … Got into one game, playing the final 2:37 at Siena (9/17) … At annual end-of-season banquet, received the Coaches Award - given to the player who is selfless in her actions and may go unnoticed by others.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2015): Got into first three career games, vs. Siena (10/4), No. 12 Liberty (10/9) and at Cornell (10/25).
AS A FRESHMAN (2014): Did not see action due to injury.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Four-year starter and letterwinner at Freehold Borough High School in New Jersey … 2013 team captain … Helped lead Freehold to the New Jersey Group III State Championship in 2010 and 2011 … Freehold was also state sectional champions from 2010-13 … Garnered several honors and awards, including first team All-Conference in 2010, 2012 and 2013, third team All-State in 2011, second team All-State in 2012 and first team All-State in 2013 … Played for Jersey Intensity from 2008-2014, participating in the National Field Hockey Festival and Disney Tournaments from 2010-14 … Won gold medals in 2011, 2012 and 2013 … Her team finished in third place at the 2012 National Club Championship … Was a guest player for Total Dutch at National Field Hockey Festival 2011 … Was awarded a varsity letter in Indoor Track … Strong in the classroom as a member of the National Honor Society, Italian Honor Society and Lead for Diversity Club … Participant in Model UN in 2013 and DECA in 2014.
CAREER STATISTICS (FIELD PLAYER)
CAREER STATISTICS (GOALKEEPER)
GETTING TO KNOW ALEXIS
Nickname: Lexi
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The campus and the people
Major & Why: Psychology and Health, Medicine and Society. I am looking to go to graduate school for Physical Therapy.
Favorite Place on Campus: The field hockey fields
Favorite Food: Mac and Cheese
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Movie: Kicking and Screaming
Hobbies: Reading, hiking, spending time with family and friends
Place I'd Like To Visit: Santorini, Greece
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Being able to fluently sign and interpret sign language
Dream Job: Astronaut
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: Its my lucky number
If I Didn't Play Field Hockey, I Would Play: Lacrosse
AS A SENIOR (2017): Rejoined the roster after serving as team manager … Served as backup goalkeeper … Got into one game, playing the final 2:37 at Siena (9/17) … At annual end-of-season banquet, received the Coaches Award - given to the player who is selfless in her actions and may go unnoticed by others.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2015): Got into first three career games, vs. Siena (10/4), No. 12 Liberty (10/9) and at Cornell (10/25).
AS A FRESHMAN (2014): Did not see action due to injury.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Four-year starter and letterwinner at Freehold Borough High School in New Jersey … 2013 team captain … Helped lead Freehold to the New Jersey Group III State Championship in 2010 and 2011 … Freehold was also state sectional champions from 2010-13 … Garnered several honors and awards, including first team All-Conference in 2010, 2012 and 2013, third team All-State in 2011, second team All-State in 2012 and first team All-State in 2013 … Played for Jersey Intensity from 2008-2014, participating in the National Field Hockey Festival and Disney Tournaments from 2010-14 … Won gold medals in 2011, 2012 and 2013 … Her team finished in third place at the 2012 National Club Championship … Was a guest player for Total Dutch at National Field Hockey Festival 2011 … Was awarded a varsity letter in Indoor Track … Strong in the classroom as a member of the National Honor Society, Italian Honor Society and Lead for Diversity Club … Participant in Model UN in 2013 and DECA in 2014.
CAREER STATISTICS (FIELD PLAYER)
Season | GP-GS | G | A | Pts. | Sh. | Shot% | SOG | SOG% | GW | PS-Att | DSv |
2015 | 3-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -- | 0 | -- | 0 | 0-0 | 0 |
Totals | 3-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -- | 0 | -- | 0 | 0-0 | 0 |
CAREER STATISTICS (GOALKEEPER)
Season | GP-GS | Min | GA | GAA | Saves | Save % | W-L | Sho |
2017 | 1-0 | 2:37 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | -- | 0-0 | 0 |
Totals | 1-0 | 2:37 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | -- | 0-0 | 0 |
GETTING TO KNOW ALEXIS
Nickname: Lexi
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The campus and the people
Major & Why: Psychology and Health, Medicine and Society. I am looking to go to graduate school for Physical Therapy.
Favorite Place on Campus: The field hockey fields
Favorite Food: Mac and Cheese
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Movie: Kicking and Screaming
Hobbies: Reading, hiking, spending time with family and friends
Place I'd Like To Visit: Santorini, Greece
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Being able to fluently sign and interpret sign language
Dream Job: Astronaut
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: Its my lucky number
If I Didn't Play Field Hockey, I Would Play: Lacrosse
2025 Lehigh Field Hockey Season Preview
Wednesday, August 27
Field Hockey vs. UAlbany
Sunday, October 13
Field Hockey vs. Colgate
Saturday, September 21
Lehigh Sports Central: Field Hockey
Thursday, September 19