Lexi Hirtzel '22 Recruiting Profile
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Lexi Hirtzel_Stea...Personal Statement
My name is Lexi Hirtzel and I am a fierce 4’10” defensive/mid field hockey player. Playing for Sacred Heart Academy in Louisville, Kentucky, I was a starter, Team Caption and Defensive Player of the Year my freshman year. I was a starter and named to the Apple Tournament All-Tournament Team my sophomore year. My junior year I had several starts, helping my team to the #1 ranked defense plus a state championship win!
I also play for my club team Stealth, having attended several U16 and U19 tournaments including Festival, Winter Escape and NITs. I was Team Captain for the 2021 Winter Escape Tournament.
I have a 4.0 GPA taking IB and honors classes. My goal is to play field hockey for a mid to large-size DI or DII school with both athletic and academic scholarships. I am concentrating my search in the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. I plan to major in biology or marine biology.
Overcoming challenges has made me the tough person I am today, including an illness that caused me to have to repeat first grade, and a scoliosis journey that led me to Philadelphia Shriners Hospital for a pioneering surgery that has allowed me to remain active in sports. Through field hockey and in the many other individual and team sports I have played, I have become stronger in body, mind, and character.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 2 years
- Varsity Starter
- 1 years
- 2021 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #15
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-State, State Senior All Star Team, Defensive Player of the Year Nominee
Team Awards
- Apple All-Tournament Team, Conference Chanmps, Sectional Chanmps, Regional Chanmps, State Chanmps
- 2020 Varsity Team
- Jersey: #15
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Region, Academic 1st Team All-State, KHSFHCA Region 2 Junior All-Star Team
Team Awards
- State Chanmps, #1 ranked defense
- 2019 Junior Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #15
Individual Awards
- Apple Tournament All-Tournament Player
Team Awards
- Conference Chanmps, Apple, Mug and Pumpkin Tournament Champions; undefeated; only 3 goals scored against all season
- 2018 Freshman Team
- Starter- Jersey: #15
Individual Awards
- Captain
Team Awards
- Freshman Defensive Player Award, Conference Chanmps
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 8 seasons
- 2021 Stealth (U19 Indoor National)
- Playing in NIT in Richmond Feb. 26-28
- 2021 Stealth Field Hocky (U19 Outdoor National)
- Competed in Midwest Classic Play Day 5.23.2021 and Region 9 RCC 5.29-30.2021. Starting defender and played most of or all of every game for both events.
- 2020 Stealth (U19 Outdoor)
- Team Captain at 2021 Winter Escape Showcase; selected for Uncommitted Showcase. Team placed 2nd in pool.
- 2020 Stealth KY (U19 Regional Indoor Lasers)
- 2019 Stealth (U16 National Indoor Stars)
- 2019 Stealth Field Hockey (U16 National Outdoor Stars)
- 2018 Stealth Field Hockey (U16 National Indoor Fire)
- 2018 Stealth Field Hockey (U16 National Outdoor Stars)
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Eleanor Mitchell
- Travel / Club Coach
- Michelle Ciliberti
- Travel / Club Coach
- Savannah Motley
- High School Head Coach
- Nicole Mackin
- High School Head Coach
- Andrea Clark
- Travel / Club Coach
- Megan Brake
- Travel / Club Coach
- Sara Wilder
Events
- Camp/Event
- NIT
- 2/26/21 to 2/28/21
- Camp/Event
- 2021 Winter Escape Showcase
- 1/15/21 to 1/17/21
- Team Captain, selected for Uncommitted Showcase
- Camp/Event
- 2020 Disney Showcase
- 1/30/20 to 2/02/20
- Camp/Event
- 2019 Festival
- 11/28/19 to 12/01/19
- Camp/Event
- Fall Clinic
- 11/03/19 to 11/03/19
- Impressed by nutrition planning and support and involvement of coaches in the players' well-being
Training
- USA Field Hockey
- 3 years
- Nexus Regional Selection Camp and Region 9 Clinic Spring 2021. Futures Region 9 Clinic Spring 2020 and Spring 2018.
- IU Fall Field Hockey Clinic
- 1 year
- Nov. 3, 2019
Additional Sports
- Softball
- 1 year
- Varsity Team
- District Champions, 110% Award for 2019 Season
- Softball
- 3 years
- Club/Travel Team
Statistics
| Statistic | 2019 Junior Varsity |
|---|---|
| Defensive saves | Only 3 goals and less than 20 shots on goal against all season |
| Record | Team record 24-0 games, 124-3 goals |
| Games Played | 24 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Freshman: Biology and Algebra I Sophomore: Chemistry, Geometry and Spanish II Junior: Physics, Algebra II, Spanish III Senior: Pre-Calculus, Environmental Science, PsychologyAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. IB BiologyRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsPrincipals List: Freshman-Sophomore-Junior Year, National Honor Society, Beta Club, KHSAA Academic All State 1st Team NFHCA High School National Academic Squad
- ActivitiesAdventure Club, Random Acts of Kindness Club, Science National Honors Society, Hearts of the Holy Spirit Retreat Leader Junior Year, Scoliosis advocate and mentor
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