Five Members of Class of 2026 Set to Join Field Hockey Roster

HANOVER, N.H. — Dartmouth field hockey head coach Mark Egner and his staff have announced the incoming members of the Class of 2026 set to join the program this fall.

"I'm really excited to welcome this class to Dartmouth College," said Egner. "The diversity of life and field hockey experiences coming to campus this year will only serve to make our program stronger. Hailing from three continents, four time zones and five different area codes, this group are going to be really fun to work with."

Olivia Galiotos
Defender/Midfielder
Virginia Beach, Va. | Norfolk Academy
Before Dartmouth: Played field hockey, lacrosse, and swam at Norfolk Academy… Named to NFHCA All-American Third Team and Max Field Hockey All-American Second Team as a senior… A member of the Cum Laude Society.
Personal: Daughter of Jennifer and Tasos… has one brother and one sister… plans to study economics and start a career in business/law.
From the Coach: "Olivia was recognized with All-American honors by two different groups for her play this past fall. In addition to being a player of impact, she is also a fantastic human who knows how to lead by example. Her dedication and work ethic leave no doubt that she is going to be prepared for preseason in the fall."

Florentina Terra
Midfielder
Montevideo, Uruguay | Instituto Juan XXIII
Before Dartmouth: Played field hockey at Instituto Juan XXIII… Was pre-selected for the Uruguayan U-16, U-19, and U-21 national teams… Won the U-14 National Silver Cup and the U-16 National Bronze Cup.
Personal: Daughter of Pilar Victorica and Miguel Terra… has one brother… plans to study engineering and pursue a career in aerospace engineering.
From the Coach: "Florentina has represented her country at the youth national team level, while also achieving at the highest level in the classroom. Showing that she is well prepared for the rigor of an Ivy League athletic experience. Her ability to play at speed is something that really excites us as we aim to push the tempo of our game forward this coming season."

Boau-Lilly Shepherd
Midfielder/Forward
Walton-on-Thames, England | Cranleigh School
Before Dartmouth: Played field hockey at Cranleigh School… Five-time School National Champion, three in outdoor and two in indoor.
Personal: Daughter of Natalie and Andrew… has four sisters… plans to study chemistry and pursue a career in business.
From the Coach: "Boau-Lilly's experiences with Surbiton HC, East Grinstead and at school at Cranleigh means she has had access to some of the top coaching and playing opportunities in the UK. Her speed and individual technique have the potential to be impactful in our attacking group, and I look forward to seeing her make the transition to NCAA field hockey."

Zoe Schaffer
Forward
Austin, Texas | St. Stephen's Episcopal School
Before Dartmouth: Played four years of field hockey, soccer, and lacrosse at St. Stephen's Episcopal School… Two-time NFHCA High School National Academic Squad honoree… Three-time All-SPC selection in field hockey, once in soccer and lacrosse.
Personal: Daughter of Susan and Steve… has two brothers… plans to study economics and pursue a career in business.
From the Coach: "Goals win games, and I think Zoe has scored in every game I have seen her play. Her ability to read a play and know where to be in the circle speak to her approach of the game. Diligent and dedicated, I look forward to her getting in the circle and helping generate goalscoring opportunities for our team."

Ava Carlson
Goalkeeper
Collingswood, N.J. | Moorestown Friends School
Before Dartmouth: Played four years of field hockey, three years of lacrosse, and swam for one year at Moorestown Friends School… Won the Friends League championship as a sophomore… Four-time All-Friends League First Team selection in field hockey… NFHCA National Academic Squad Scholar as a sophomore.
Personal: Daughter of Jodie and Jay Carlson… plans to study computer science and engineering and to pursue a career in the field.
From the Coach: "Ava's dedication to fine tuning her craft of goalkeeping has really stood out throughout her recruiting process. Working regularly to improve her technique and develop, I'm sure she will continue to flourish here at Dartmouth College. Once she learns the details of our defense, she'll be ready to organize those in front of her."

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