Women’s Rugby Adds Seven for 2023-24 Season

HANOVER, N.H. — Head women's rugby coach Katie Dowty has announced the program's Class of 2027, which consists of seven freshmen, as Dartmouth soon begins its quest for a third consecutive NIRA title.

"Our Class of 2027 brings so much experience and speed to our lineup," Dowty said. "They hail from several of the top high school programs around the country, where they were each proven leaders and game changers.

"Their energy and skill have already made a great impact this preseason and we can't wait to see what they do in the Dartmouth jersey."

The 2023 season begins Friday, Sept. 1 with a trip to Penn State and the Big Green make their Brophy Field debut on Saturday, Sept. 23, hosting Quinnipiac.

The Class of 2027, listed alphabetically, is as follows:

Paola Arredondo-Almeida
Summit County, Colo. | Summit High School
Before Dartmouth: Won 2022 NAI 7s U18 Girls Elite Division Championship … Won Colorado High School State Championships in 2019 and 2022 … MVP at United 7s World Games (2023) and at Grenada 7s World Games (2022).
Personal: Daughter of Alma Esther Maturin Almeida … Plans to study professional health and pursue a career in medicine.

AdiLeilah Bulabalavu
Stockton, Calif. | Lincoln High School
Before Dartmouth: Played for Pleasanton Lady Cavaliers and East Bay Chiefs Rugby Academy.
Personal: Daughter of LoloSea Tuitasi and Niko Bulabalavu … Plans to study government and pursue a career in law.

Arabella Cassidy
Ramona, Calif. | Cathedral Catholic High School
Before Dartmouth: Named Southern California Interscholastic Rugby Federation (SCIRF) All-League as a senior … Won 2023 SCIRF Championship with Cathedral Catholic.
Personal: Daughter of Thomas and Audrey Cassidy … Has one brother … Plans to study economics and pursue a career in business.

Katie Hansen
Sacramento, Calif. | River City High School
Before Dartmouth: NorCal All-Star … NorCal High School 15s championships in 2021-22 and 2022-23 … NorCal High School 7s championship in 2022-23.
Personal: Daughter of Elizabeth and Kevin Hansen … Has one brother, Jack Hansen, who plays rugby at UC Davis … Plans to study health and pursue a career in sports medicine.

Jordis Lomu
Lehi, Utah | Skyridge High School
Before Dartmouth: Won North American Invitational 7s championships in 2020-21 and 2021-22, in addition to several Utah state championships.
Personal: Daughter of Mosese and Amphonesouk Lomu … Has two brothers and two sisters … Plans to study economics and pursue a career in business.

Hehea Pulotu
Laie, Hawaii | Kahuku High School
Before Dartmouth: Accomplished volleyball player at Kahuku with two Oahu Interscholastic Association championships to her credit.
Personal: Daughter of Matuu and Kathy Pulotu … Has one brother and two sisters … Plans to study neuroscience and pursue a career in medicine.

Cindy Taulava
San Leandro, Calif. | Castro Valley High School
Before Dartmouth: Played for Pleasanton Lady Cavaliers with fellow freshman AdiLeilah Bulabalavu … Played for USA U20 team in 2023.
Personal: Daughter of Samiu Taulava and Anna Fele'unga Taulava … Has two brothers and one sister … Plans to study mathematics and pursue a career in education.

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