Netherton Signs with Field Hockey
February 13, 2013 | Field Hockey
Feb. 13, 2013
University of Louisville head coach Justine Sowry announced that Hailey Netherton has signed her National Letter of Intent to play for the Cardinals starting in the fall of 2013. She is one of six newcomers expected to join the U of L field hockey program, with the other signees to be announced in the upcoming weeks.
Hailey Netherton
Louisville, Ky.
Assumption HS
Midfielder
Hailey Netherton joins the Cardinals from Louisville's Assumption High School where she helped lead the Rockets to a runner-up finish in the 2012 Kentucky State Tournament. As a senior, she was selected as her team's MVP and was a Miss Kentucky Field Hockey nominee. The two-time All-State selection was also a member of the Kentucky First Select Team in 2011 and 2012 and earned Kentucky Select second team honors in 2010. Netherton was named to the Apple Tournament All-Tournament team in 2011 and 2012.
She participated in USA Field Hockey's National Futures Championship and led her U19 team to a bronze medal in 2012.
Hailey on Louisville
"I chose U of L because it is a great school with great athletic programs which I have wanted to be a part of ever since I was little."
Justine Sowry on Hailey Netherton
"We are thrilled to have Hailey, one of the best local talents remain in Louisville for her college career. Hailey brings athleticism, tenacity, speed and massive heart to the program and I would expect her to add energy and excitement on the forward line. The love and passion that she has for the Cardinals and to be able to play in front of the home crowd will fuel and ignite something special from her and we look forward to Hailey wearing the uniform."
