Field Hockey Signs Allgeier

University of Louisville head field hockey coach Justine Sowry has announced that Elizabeth Allgeier has signed a National Letter of Intent to play for the Cardinals starting in the fall of 2017. She is one of eight newcomers expected to join the U of L field hockey program, with the other signees to be announced in the upcoming weeks.

"We are very excited to announce our 2017 incoming freshman class," said Sowry. "Having graduated one of our bigger classes, the group is not only large in size but will also add incredible depth to our current roster. Our coaching staff has worked tirelessly the last few years and as a result we have a group of young women who will add tremendous value to our program and we anticipate that some will make an immediate impact in the 2017 season."

The players come from far and wide with diverse and successful playing resumes. Not only are they very good hockey players, they are great young women with strong academics and are very well rounded with strong community service involvement. Each athlete has been prepared well by strong club, high school or USA development coaching. I am excited for the group to arrive on campus so we can get busy in taking the next step for our Louisville Field Hockey program."

Elizabeth Allgeier
Position: Midfielder
Hometown: Louisville, Ky.
High School: Assumption
Club Team: IFHCK

Allgeier, a Louisville, Ky., native chose to play for her hometown Cardinals after playing for three-time Kentucky state champion Assumption High school. The four-year starter also helped her team to four regional championships earned state all-tournament honors in each of her seasons and was the 2016 state tournament MVP.

She collected many accolades throughout her high school career including being named the 2016 Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) Midway Female Student-Athlete of the Year. She is also a four-time Kentucky Select first team member and two-time National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Midwest Region All-American. The midfielder was voted team MVP in 2015 and was selected to the Max Field Hockey All-Region, the Courier-Journal Kentuckiana Sports All-Area and Louisville All-Catholic Field Hockey teams that season.

In addition to playing for Assumption High School, Allgeier also plays club field hockey for IFHCK.

Allgeier is also successful in the classroom, earning NFHCA Academic All-America honors in 2015.

Elizabeth Allgeier on Louisville
"Louisville offers so much support for me to excel on and off of the field. Being a part of a family that is incredibly close and talented is an opportunity I couldn't miss. The Louisville atmosphere is full of positive spirit and loving people, and I can't wait to be a part of it.

Coach Justine Sowry on Elizabeth Allgeier
In the city of Louisville, the level of skill and game understanding has improved considerably over the last 10 years and you will start to see more local talent stay at home to compete in the best conference in the country. Our goal is to keep the best Louisville field hockey players in the 'Ville. We fell in love with Biz the first moment we saw her play. Her blue collar work ethic, competitive mindset and incredible athleticism make her a perfect fit for the Louisville field hockey program. We believe that she could play anywhere which opens up the possibilities for Biz to make an immediate impact."

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