MEET THE ATHLETES

Hometown: Benton, ME

School location: Kents Hill, ME

Career goal: Play professional ice hockey

Kaylyn Bourque is hockey player at Kents Hill Prep School in Maine. She also currently plays for the Casco Bay Mariners 19U team. In 2023, she led Kents Hill in scoring as a sophomore.

Hometown: Topsham, ME

School location: Athens, GA

Career goal: Play on the PGA Tour

Caleb Manuel is 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: Redding, CT

Current location: Redding, CT

Career goal:  Certified riding instructor to positively impact the lives of children and adults by working with horses.

Catie Boudiette is a former goalie on the Quinnipiac University women's ice hockey team.  In 2023, Catie decided to step away from hockey and pursue her career passion to work in the equine industry. 

 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

School 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: Brunswick, ME

School location: Northfield, VT

Career goal: Nurse

Rylie McIntyre is an ice hockey player on the Norwich University women's ice hockey team. In her freshman season she played a key role  in the Cadets capturing the NEHC Championship.

Hometown: Saint Joseph, IL 

School location: Muncie, IN

Career goal:  Pediatric Oncologist  

Hannah Dukeman is 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

School location: Muncie, IN

Career goal:  Find a cure for childhood cancer 

Emma Eubank is 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 and baseball 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. Upcon 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 and track & field 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.

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.

Hometown: Augusta, ME

School location: North Andover, MA

Career goal:  Nurse practitioner or nurse anesthesiologist. 

Meredith Lewis is a member of the Merrimack College dance team.  Meredith has danced at Disney World, the Boston Celtics and Maine Red Claws basketball games. 

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: Albuquerque, NM

Career goal:  Professional golfer

Lauren Lehigh is a member of the women’s golf team at the University of New Mexico.  In 2023, she completed in the NCAA Women's Golf Championships and 123rd Women's Amateur Championship, establishing herself as one of the top female golfers in college golf.

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: Bethel, ME

Career goal:  Professional snowboader 

 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: Saco, ME

School location: Durham, NH

Career goal: Leadership role in public health

Mia Taranko from Saco, Maine is a member of the University of New Hampshire track & field team. She will compete this season in the long jump for the Wildcats. She is a graduate of Thornton Academy in Saco, Maine.

Hometown:  East Boothbay, ME 

School location:  Bethel, ME

Career goal: Olympian and wealth manager

Alana  LaCourse is an alpiner 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 freshman at Husson University where she plays field hockey and softball. Johnson was part of the Bulldogs 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 and health industry. 

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 and growing the popularity of field hockey. 

Hometown: Falmouth, MA

School location: Hamden, CT

Career goal:  Own and operate a fitness studio on Cape Cod. 

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: Norristown, PA

Current location: Norristown, PA

Career goal:  Play in the NFL

Michael Holland, III is a professional football player from Norristown, Pennsylvania. He has played in the Soy Family Mexico Football League, Arena Football League and has been a free agent in both the XFL and USFL.  

Hometown: Portland, ME

School location: Portland, ME

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: Stillwater, MN

Career goal:  Professional hockey player

Josie St. Martin is a senior at Stillwater High School. Last season, she played for three teams, Stillwater High School, USA Hockey's U18 Women's World Championship Team and Team MSP Magazine. For the 2023-24 season, her goals are to play for the Team USA U18 team, win a state championship, and Miss Hockey.  

Hometown: Lewiston, ME

School location: Lewiston, ME

Career goal:  Physician or Physician Assistant

Natalie Beaudoin from Lewiston, Maine, is a senior at Lewiston High School on the soccer and basketball teams. Following Natalie's high school career, she will play Division 1 basketball at the University of Vermont.