Field Hockey Signs New Jersey Standout Gianna Perrone
February 06, 2013 | Field Hockey
Feb. 6, 2013
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - University of Louisville head coach Justine Sowry announced that Gianna Perrone 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.
"I am so excited and proud of our 2013 incoming class," said Sowry. "Our hard work, in addition to the direction of the program and the culture we have developed, has paid off with a class that has tremendous depth, talent and versatility. All of our future Cardinals are strong, intelligent and well-rounded young women. They each come from powerful and successful club or high school programs so they know how to win and expect to win. Their individual attributes combined with the passion, drive and the competitive desire will significantly boost the strength of our team, as we transition into the best field hockey conference in the nation, the ACC, with the ultimate goal of winning championships."
Gianna Perrone
Berlin, N.J.
Eastern Regional HS
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Gianna Perrone joins the Cardinals from Berlin, N.J. where she played for Eastern Regional High School which was ranked first in the nation in 2012 and 2011. She helped lead her team to four Group 4 State titles. In 2012, she was named team captain and earned All-Group 4 third team honors. Perrone is a member of USA Field Hockey's Under 17 squad and competed in the Junior National Camp and AAU Junior Olympics in 2011. She also participated in the National Futures Championships from 2010-12. Perrone was also a three-year letterwinner in lacrosse.
Justine Sowry on Gianna Perrone
"We are ecstatic that Gianna has chosen Louisville to be her home away from home for the next four years. Gianna not only brings a competitive and winning attitude but is also a poised, composed and resolute defender. Her leadership and solid distribution skills will add to the success and depth of our backfield play. She has an exceptional background with USA underage experience as well as impressive club and high school involvement.
We are thrilled to have multiple players from Eastern High School and Spirit USA club. The winning mentality and the competitive nature of their programs are something we will benefit from in years to come and could be the difference in Louisville becoming the Championship team that we strive toward."
Gianna Perrone on Louisville
"I chose U of L because of the sister-like bond the field hockey team possesses, the outstanding athletic opportunities I was presented with, and the great academics the school has to offer."
