Lena Williams '23 Recruiting Profile
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I am currently in my senior year at Richard Montgomery High School in Rockville, MD as the only black female player and first female team captain on an all-boys team. I strive for excellence and want to compete in a college-level Ice Hockey program.
I've been playing Ice Hockey competitively for 7 years. For the last 3 years, I've been on the Tri-City Eagles travel team while simultaneously playing with the Rockets at Richard Montgomery High School for four years. This year I was recruited for the Maryland State Hockey League Girl’s Varsity team. Ice Hockey has been very demanding but exhilarating and empowering as a black woman. Last year, in my Junior year, I was named captain of my high school JV team and co-captain of the varsity team. As the only female on my JV team, it was challenging to gain the respect of all my teammates at first. My first promise to the team would be that I take them to the state championship. Their first reaction was disbelief and they told me "Lena we are not going to win." Or, “Lena we won't even make it past the first round." I knew then I had to be a model of focus, follow through, and display a winning mindset. This has probably been the most challenging but the most fulfilling and exciting hockey season I have ever experienced. I was able to lead my team through an undefeated season and enter the state championship. I’m also assistant captain for U19 girls travel team.
Due to the team’s success during my Junior year as captain, CBS sports contacted me and did an article on the team and me. Here is the article: Black teen hockey star paving the way for other girls on the ice
During this time I was also completing my first year in the Dual Enrollment Program through Montgomery County Community College. I was able to maintain a 3.6 average while playing for two teams. My second passion next to Ice Hockey is language. I have been learning Korean on my own as well as in one of my Dual Enrollment classes.
I am excited to continue my pursuit of Ice Hockey at the college level.
Athletics
High School Information
- 2018 Junior Varsity Team
- Jersey: #30
Individual Awards
- Captain , 2nd Team All-Conference
Team Awards
- Conference 2nd Place
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 2 seasons
- 2022 Maryland Student Hockey League (Double A)
- 2020 Tri-City U19 (A) (A)
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- David Martella
- Club Director
- Rob Trantin
Events
- Camp/Event
- Motown Cup
- 1/13/23 to 1/15/23
- Tri-City U19 gold jersey #20. On the 14th is when we are at a different rink which is Southgate ice Arena. Friday- 11:45am Against Metro Jets U16 and 9:45pm Against K-Stars U16. Saturday- 2:40pm against Grand Rapids Griffins U16 and next game 8:45pm vs Northshore Warhawks @Allen Civic park ice arena Sunday-Allen Civic Park ice Arena @2:05PM Vs.TBD
Training
- MYHA
- 7 years
- Tri-City
- 3 years
- RM Hockey
- 4 years
Statistics
| Statistic | 2020 Tri-City U19 ( |
|---|---|
| +/- | 12 |
| Assists | 9 |
| Game Winning Goals | 3 |
| Goals | 21 |
| Points | 15 |
| Short Handed Goals | 3 |
| Shots on Goal | 78 |
| Games Played | 26 |
| Record | 8-22-6 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes.Are you in AP/IB classes?
Yes.Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
NoAwards and Activities
- AwardsWinner of the MSHL Scholarship from The Montgomery Hockey Conference Honor Roll, Dual Enrollment at Montgomery College, Maryland Scholastic Hockey League Academic JV Champion Award 2022, Assistant Captain JV Team 2021, Captain JV team 2022, Posse Scholar Participant 2022, Assistant Captain Of my Travel Team(Tri-City)
- ActivitiesDance, Chorus, Jack and Jill of America Inc., Church Youth Group, Employee at the LilCakes and Creamery
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