MEET THE ATHLETES

Hometown: Benton, ME

School location: Kents Hill, ME

Career goal: Play professional ice hockey

Kaylyn Bourque is a hockey player at Kents Hill Prep School in Maine. She also currently plays for the U19 Minuteman Lady Flames (Tier I). She also is a tremendous lacrosse player.

Hometown: Topsham, ME

School location: Savannah, GA

Career goal: Play on the PGA Tour

Caleb Manuel was a member of the golf team at the University of Georgia. Manuel competed in the 2022 U.S. Open and played in the Live + Work in Maine Open on the Korn Ferry Tour in Falmouth, Maine. His home course is the Brunswick Golf Course in Brunswick, Maine.

Hometown: Benton, ME

School location: Burlington, VT

Career goal: Doctor

Alyssa Bourque is a member of the track & field team at the University of Vermont. Bourque has competed in the America East Outdoor Championships and the New England Championships. She is a community ambassador for Aroma Joe's and an Athlete Mentor to support younger athletes.

 Hometown: Pepperell, MA

Current location: Manchester, NH

Career goal: Top 5 finish in Ironman World Championships 

Colin Cook is a triathlete and owner of PEAK Recovery & Health Center in Manchester, New Hampshire. He is also an Ironman U Certified Coach and triathlon coach.

 Hometown: Cypress, CA

Current location:  San Luis Obispo, CA 

Career goal: Play on the LPGA Tour 

Kaylee Sakoda is one of the top players on the Cal Poly women's golf team.  She transferred to Cal Poly after a successful undergraduate experience at Quinnipiac University where she was part of 3 MAAC championships and finished her bachelor's degree in marketing in three years with a 3.98 GPA.

Hometown: Saint Joseph, IL 

School location: Carmel, IN

Career goal:  Pediatric Oncologist  

Hannah Dukeman was a center fielder on the Ball State softball team and is an Athlete Mentor.  She volunteers at Carle Cancer Center and plans to attend medical school to work in a hospital to help diagnose and provide treatment for children with cancer. 

Hometown: Santa Claus, IN

Current location: Nashville, TN

Career goal:  Find a cure for childhood cancer 

Emma Eubank was a pitcher on the Ball State softball team.  She plans to complete a thesis in cancer biology and earn her PhD.  She is an Athlete Mentor and plans to use name, image and likeness opportunities to raise awareness and funds for cancer research.  

Hometown: Augusta, ME

School location: Northfield, VT

Career goal: Physical education teacher and high school coach

Riley Geyer plays on the football team at Norwich University. He wants to increase awareness about the importance of mental health for athletes.

Hometown: Sudbury, MA 

Current location: Sudbury, MA

Career goal: Successful business owner

 Tyler Jewell is a former 2-time Olympic snowboarder. He is the Owner of Athletic Tutor, where he maximizes athletic potential through best-in-class strength & conditioning techniques.

Hometown: Andover, MN

School location: St. Paul, MN

Career goal: Undecided

Ella Boerger was named Miss Hockey following her senior season at Andover High School and won the Athena Award.  She is currently a member of the women's ice hockey team at the University of St. Thomas.

Hometown: Andover, MN

School location: St. Paul, MN

Career goal: Physician

Madison Brown is a member of the women's hockey team at the University of St. Thomas. Upon graduating high school Brown posted a 4.09 GPA and was named Academic Honor Athlete of the Year.

Hometown: Benton, ME

School location: Fairfield, ME

Career goal: Model and Interior Designer

Maddie Niles is a field hockey player athlete at Lawrence High School. In 2022, Niles was a big part of the Bulldogs team that captured the state championship. Niles set the school record for goals in a season with 38. She has committed to play D1 field hockey at Merrimack College.

Hometown: Augusta, ME 

Current location: Augusta, ME

Career goal:  Interior Designer

  During the COVID-19 pandemic, Kelsey Glynn became one of the youngest participants to complete the 180-mile Trek Across Maine, which helped raise funds for research for COVID-19.  She currently volunteers her time for several charitable organizations, including the Maine Children's Home.

Hometown: Shoreview, MN

School location: St. Paul, MN

Career goal:  Work in the medical field

Cara Sajevic is a member of the women's ice hockey team at the University of St. Thomas. Prior to St. Thomas, Sajevic was one of the top girls ice hockey players in Minnesota, scoring more than 200 points in her career.  She also won a state championship in her senior season with the Gentry Academy Stars.

Hometown: Kennebunkport, ME

School location: Burlington, VT

Career goal: Professional soccer player

Max Murray is a member of the soccer team at the University of Vermont in Burlington. In 2023, the team has been nationally ranked and Murray has established himself as one of the top strikers in the America East Conference. 

Hometown: Loveland, CO

School location: Fresno, CA

Career goal:  Pro golf or own and manage a golf course

Katelyn Lehigh is a member of the women’s golf team at Fresno State University.  In 2022, she was among the top golfers in the Mountain West Conference and competed in the Mountain West Championship against her sister, Lauren.

Hometown: Belgrade, ME

School location: Waterville, ME

Career goal:  Professional snowboarder 

 Max Krizo is a snowboard cross athlete at Gould Academy in Bethel, Maine. In addition to being an elite snowboarder, he is a well-rounded student athlete who also enjoys mountain biking, wake surfing and e-foiling.

Hometown:  East Boothbay, ME 

School location:  Bethel, ME

Career goal: Olympian and wealth manager

Alana LaCourse is an alpine skier and model. During the 2022-23 season, LaCourse was ranked as high as 5th in the U14 Girls Maine Alpine Race Association standings. 

Hometown:  Bellingham, MA 

School location:  Fairfield, CT 

Career goal: Travel and run marathons

Drew McMillen is a member of the Track & Field team at Sacred Heart University. He is a marketing major with a focus on digital marketing. He is using name, image and likeness opportunities to create future opportunities for his marketing career. 

Hometown: Clinton, ME

School location: Bangor, ME
Career goal: Real Estate sales

Jazmin Johnson is a two-sport athlete at Husson University where she plays field hockey and softball. Johnson was part of the Lawrence High School field hockey team that went undefeated (18-0) and won the 2022 Class B State Championship.  

Hometown: Orleans, MA

School location: Hamden, CT

Career goal:  Work in the nutrition  industry or be a chiropractor

Lauren Knight is a member of the Quinnipiac University field hockey team. She is majoring in health science studies. Lauren is focused on her studies, building her network and increasing the popularity of field hockey. 

 Hometown: Falmouth, MA

School location: Hamden, CT

Career goal:  Medical sales 

Katie Shanahan is a member of the field hockey team at Quinnipiac University. Prior to Quinnipiac, she played at Falmouth High School where she was voted Boston Globe All-Scholastic Player of the Year, Boston Herald All-Scholastic Player of the Year, and Cape & Islands League All-Star. 

 Hometown: Portland, ME

School location: Farmville, VA

Career goal: Own and operate her own vet clinic.

Sadie Armstrong is a softball player at Portland High School in Portland, Maine. She is ranked in the Top 50 among high school pitchers from the Class of 2024. She has committed to play Division 1 softball at Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia starting in 2024.  

 Hometown: Stillwater, MN

School location: Columbus, OH

Career goal: Professional hockey player

Josie St. Martin is a freshman at Ohio State University. Last season, she played for three teams, Stillwater High School, USA Hockey's U18 Women's World Championship Team and Team MSP Magazine. She helped lead the Team USA U18 team to gold in the U18 World Championship.  

Hometown: Lewiston, ME

School location: Burlington, VT

Career goal: Physician or Physician Assistant

Natalie Beaudoin from Lewiston, Maine and is a freshman on the women's basketball team at the University of Vermont. In 2023, she helped her home city by raising more than $1,000 for victims of the mass shooting on Oct. 23.

Hometown: Somerset, WI

School location: Mankato, MN

Career goal: Professional hockey and dentist

JuliAnna Gazdik is a member of the Minnesota State Mankato women's ice hockey team. Gazdik attended Gentry Academy with her sister where they won the state championship. She has also played for the Junior Whitecaps, OS program and attended the USA U18 national camp.

Hometown: Somerset, WI

School location: Mankato, MN

Career goal: Career in pro hockey and finance

Jenessa Gazdik is a member of the Minnesota State Mankato women's ice hockey team. She has also played for the U18 USA team and competed in the 2022 IIHF World Championships. Gazdik attended Gentry Academy with her sister and won the state championship. 

Hometown: Cold Spring, KY

School location: Park Hills, KY

Career goal: Career in basketball or psychology

Sophia Gibson is a member of the Notre Dame Academy girls basketball team.  She is a member of her AAU team, Indiana Girls Basketball (IGB) and Notre Dame Academy. Her high school team won back-to-back 35th District Championships in 2021 and 2022. As a 6'4 center, she is one of the top basketball players in Kentucky for the Class of 2025.  

Hometown: Greene, ME

School location: Orono, ME

Career goal: Entrepreneur

Carpenter was the starting quarterback for Leavitt High School and is a two-time Gatorade Player of the Year and the most recent Fitzpatrick trophy winner, awarded to the state's top senior high school football player. Carpenter won back-to-back state championships with the Hornets in 2022 and 2023. He is a member of the football and baseball teams at the University of Maine.

Hometown: Glencoe, IL

School location: Providence, RI

Career goal: Sports nutritionist or 

Kinesiology

Norehad is a member of the women's ice hockey team at Brown University. On January 27, 2024, she scored “The Michigan” goal against Quinnipiac that was the #1 play on SportsCenter. While that goal has been one of the biggest moments in her career, there’s a lot more to Margot’s story.

Hometown: Wilmington, DE

School location: Hamden, CT

Career goal:  Join the FBI or SWAT 

 Audrey Everett is a goalie on the Quinnipiac University field hockey team.   

After her first season with the Bobcats, she was named to the 2023 NFHCA Division 1 National Academic Squad.  

Hometown: Erie, CO

School location:  Denver, CO

Career goal:  Professional golfer

 Logan Hale is a freshman on the women's golf team at the University of Denver. In her career at Erie High School, she won back-to-back  individual and team Colorado Class 4A girls golf state champion. She has brand partnerships with Titleist, FootJoy, Foresight Golf and Ignite Snacks.

Hometown: Readfield, ME

School location:  Waltham, MA

Career goal:  Professional basketball player and trainer

 Cash McClure from Readfield, Maine, is a junior at Bentley University and member of the men's basketball team.  In 2024, he was named Third Team All NE-10 and to the All-District Academic Team. 

Hometown: Gorham, ME

School location: Gorham, ME

Career goal: Work in sports media or sports medicine

Amber Bretton from Gorham, Maine, is a senior on the softball team Gorham High School. She has committed to play Division 1 softball at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, CT. She has played for several local and travel softball teams, including the Maine Flames, Maine Thunder and currently with Rip City based in Massachusetts.  

Hometown: Greene, ME

School location: Orono, ME

Career goal: Own his own business

Jace Negley from Greene, Maine is a freshman at the University of Maine and member of the football team. In 2023, he was named the Frank J. Gaziano Defensive Lineman of the Year. The award is presented to the top offensive and defensive linemen in the state for their work on the field, in the classroom and in their community. 

Hometown: Greene, ME

School location: Yarmouth, ME

Career goal: Work in the medical field

Lydia Trytek is a freshman at North Yarmouth Academy and is a member of the field hockey and girls ice hockey team. Trytek is one of the top players in the state in both sports. She also plays hockey for the Casco Bay Mariners. Heading into the 2024 season, her team is ranked #8 in the country.