Norah Block

The irony is Dave "Fredman" Frederick often dropped the H in Norah's name, and then the academic and athletic field hockey forward ends up at capital H Haverford College, a tough ticket to get through admissions. Norah is on the 2026 field hockey roster. She was a two-year starter at forward for Cape, often running with wingmate Alysa McCarthy, who's now at Penn State Harrisburg. Norah has track speed and fluidness, and she once ran hurdles for Cape’s spring track team. Haverford is ranked No. 21 in preseason Division III poll. They finished last season at 14-6, losing to Johns Hopkins in the Centennial Conference semifinals. Norah scored her biggest goals in the closest games as a Cape forward. She started on attack in the Fords' season opener versus Lebanon Valley. Haverford led 1-0 at half when the game was suspended due to storms. It will be resumed at a later date.

Grier Lawson

This Sussex Academy sophomore is not afraid to step up to a challenge. This summer, Grier approached her field hockey coach, Caitlyn Hardy, about taking over in goal following the graduation of Kacie Rawlings. Hardy said she was impressed with her sophomore at the team's first play day Aug. 22, and in the first full scrimmage against Parkside Aug. 24. Field hockey goalie is no easy task, especially in the heat, but Grier is a selfless teammate who felt she could contribute in a meaningful way this fall.  The Sussex Academy family has embraced her and continues to encourage her growth in this new position. Apparently mozzarella sticks are a big motivation for Grier, as the promise of an order from Maeve Lawson led to her stoning her teammate Liz Layton in a practice shoot-out, resulting in laughter from the entire team. Here's to hoping she doesn't melt like mozz sticks in the heat and instead sticks like the cheese in 2026.

Angie McCarthy

This Cape senior plays field hockey, swims and plays lacrosse. She is an honors and AP student who has also done Academic Challenge. Angie is fit, athletic and relentlessly positive. She's a real team player who will contribute quality minutes for the deeply talented 2026 field hockey team. Her older sister Alysa is playing field hockey at Penn State Harrisburg. “My sister is my best friend,” Angie said. "I swam the butterfly, backstroke and freestyle, but I’d have to say my favorite sport is field hockey. Running and fitness are my greatest strengths. I play forward and middie – just wherever they put me.” Amazingly, dad is a heart surgeon and mom is a registered nurse. Coach Kate Austin: “Angie came into this preseason playing confidently. She’s versatile and willing to play anywhere on the field – moving between all three lines during the first play day. She motivates her teammates at practice and has a smile on her face each day.” 

Avary Miller

A freshman midfielder for the University of Delaware Blue Hens field hockey team, Avary got her first career start Aug. 30 at Monmouth University of New Jersey. Delaware pulled off a 2-1 upset victory. Avary was an all-state field hockey and lacrosse player at Cape, having excelled in numerous state championship victories in both sports. Miller aka "The Biz" recorded a defensive save with five minutes left in the game to keep the Hawks from tying the game. Avary was selected Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Player of the Week for two excellent games verus Villanova and Monmouth. During her time at Cape Henlopen, Avary won two state titles in field hockey and three in lacrosse. She was born in Danbury, Conn., the daughter of JD and Carly Miller. She has two brothers, Zane and Luca, and has six relatives who attended Delaware, dating back to 1911. Her grandfather, John, played football for UD, graduating in 1965.