Get to know a few of the 2026 Longstreth Senior All Americans before they take the field! We caught up with some of this year's athletes and asked them five questions to learn more about who they are.
- What does compete at a high-level mean to you?
- What has shaped you the most as an athlete so far?
- What are you most focused on improving right now?
- What kind of teammate do you strive to be?
- What do you enjoy most about the sport?
Here’s what they had to say:
Madison Geiger
Competing means pushing myself to be the best I can be, staying disciplined, and constantly challenging my limits.
The thing that has shaped me the most as an athlete is the support of my coaches and teammates, along with overcoming challenges and learning from every experience on and off the field.
Right now I’m most focused on improving the basics of my skills to make the transition to college easier.
I strive to be a supportive and encouraging teammate who lifts others up and works hard alongside them.
What I enjoy most about the sport is the feeling of teamwork and the thrill of competition, it’s exciting to grow and succeed together.
Lily Micthell
Competing at a high level is a symbol of all the hours of hard work and dedication. It is a product of our success, and it is also a challenge every day. It makes me better, a better person, a better field hockey player, a better teammate, and for that, I am forever grateful.
My family has been the aspect that has shaped me the most as an athlete. My mother played field hockey at the University of Maryland and for the U.S. Team. She has always been my greatest inspiration and greatest coach. My father was in the Navy for 23 years and instilled in me values I will never lose. Discipline and doing the hard thing first are among them. And finally, my sister, my best friend, and my best competitor. She pushes me every day to be the best person and hockey player possible.
My stickhandling, this will enable me to progress to college, and I will be able to possess under the pressure of the country's best defenses.
I want to be the teammate that you can have fun with at practice, but also pushes you to be the best possible. I want to be everyone's biggest cheerleader.
I love how tight-knit the community that is field hockey. Everyone is supportive of each other, and you often have friends on the other team, which just makes the game even more enjoyable.
Morgan Orobono
Competing at a high level means pushing myself every day and continually striving to improve. It’s about staying focused, working hard even when it’s difficult, and giving 100% no matter the situation.
I think the biggest thing that has shaped me is going through both wins and losses. Tough games and high-pressure moments have really helped me grow and become more confident and mentally strong.
Right now, I’m really focused on improving my consistency and making smarter decisions during games. I want to keep building my confidence and become a more well-rounded player.
I try to be a positive and supportive teammate who always has my teammates’ backs. I want to lead by example, stay encouraging, and help create a strong team environment.
What I love most is the competitiveness and the friendships I’ve built. Being part of a team and working toward the same goal is something really special.
Jane Baldy
Competing at a high-level means pushing myself every day to be better than I was the day before. It’s about me being consistent, disciplined, and showing up ready to give full effort no matter the situation or opponent.
The people around me, my coaches and teammates, have shaped me the most. They’ve pushed me to grow, held me accountable, and helped me learn how to handle both success and adversity.
Right now, I’m focused on improving my consistency and decision-making under pressure so I can make a bigger impact on the field.
What kind of teammate do you strive to be? I strive to be a supportive and reliable teammate, someone who brings energy, works hard, and always puts the team first.
What I enjoy most is the team aspect in playing field hockey and the relationships you build. While competing is what drives me, the memories and bonds I have built with teammates are what make the sport so special.
