Meet the 2025 Newcomers
August 18, 2025 | Field Hockey
LOUISVILLE, Ky. –  The University of Louisville field hockey team will take the field for its first unofficial competition Friday when the Cardinals play host to Bellarmine in a scrimmage starting at 3 p.m. at Trager Stadium.
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With a brand new season on deck for the Cardinals, six newcomers join a squad of 17 returners who developed through a challenging schedule last season and honed their skills in the spring and summer. On Friday, Tatum Bohnert, Katie Hume, Addison Jay, Jaelen Perez and Annabel Sep will officially don a Louisville uniform and take the field at Trager Stadium this fall.
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Meet the 2025 Newcomers
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Tatum Bohnert
Class: Freshman
Position: Midfield/Forward
Hometown: Louisville, Ky.
High School: Sacred Heart
Club: IFHCK
Tatum Bohnert chose to stay in her hometown and play for the Cardinals after graduating from Sacred Heart Academy. The midfielder/forward also played for IFHCK club and was a dual sport athlete, also lettering in lacrosse in high school.
High School/Club Highlights:
"I chose UofL because I wanted to play for a team that I knew would push me to my furthest abilities. I want to compete for a national championship and I knew UofL would be the team to get me there."
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Katie Hume
Class: Freshman
Position: Goalkeeper
Hometown: Enola, PA.
High School: Cumberland Valley
Club: WC Eagles
High School/Club Highlights
"I chose the University of Louisville for all the opportunities available to athletes her as well as the competitive environment."
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Jaelen Perez
Class: Freshman
Position: Midfield
Hometown: Broadlands, VA.
High School: Independence
Club: Metro FHC
Jaelen Perez comes to Louisville from Broadlands, Va., where she played for Independence High School. She had posted 10 goals and 32 assists her junior year and 19 goals and 19 assists in her senior campaign and nas named a MAX Field Hockey High School All-American. The back/midfielder was selected to the USA Field Hockey U18 team in 2024.Â
 High School/Club Highlights
"From the moment I walked on the campus for the first time, I felt at home. I had been following the field hockey program years before I committed and I was truly intrigued the whole time. The broad choice of majors is also very nice to see since I am going in undecided. I am looking forward to getting coaches by such high-level coaches and play with other amazing girls who can only help improve my game, and school life."
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Gracie Potter
Class: Freshman
Position: Midfield
Hometown: Northland, New Zealand
High School: St. Paul's Collegiate School
Club: Varsity Women's Premier
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Gracie Potter comes to Louisville from Northland, New Zealand where she played for St. Paul's Collegiate School. She was the top goal scorer in 2024 for St. Paul's Collegiate School. The dual sport athlete also competed in cricket.
 High School/Club Highlights
"I chose the University of Louisville because of the people and the culture. Louisville not only has a top sporting program with support all around, but it also has an excellent academic program. I am so excited for my future!"
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Addison Jay
Class: Sophomore
Position: Back
Hometown: Burlington, Mass.
Previous School: Boston University
High School: The Governors Academy
Club: East Coast Wizards
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Addison Jay joins the Cardinals as a sophomore transfer from Boston University where she played in 15 games and dished out two assists as a freshman for the Terriers. The defender from Burlington, Mass., also completed in the USA Field Hockey 2025 Nexus Championship this summer.
At Boston University (2024): Played in 15 games in the backfield and dished out two assists.
High School/Club Highlights:
"I chose UofL because of the high athletic level. More importantly, I chose it because of the people. Everyone was so welcoming and the dynamic of the field hockey team is unmatched by any other program! I was also born and raised in Boston so I can't wait to experience the southern culture!"
Annabel Sep
Class: Junior
Position: Back
Hometown: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
High School: University of Amsterdam
Club: MCH Laren
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Annabel Sep comes to Louisville from Amsterdam, The Netherlands and will be listed as a junior after attending the University of Amsterdam. The defender brings an impressive playing resume, gaining experience among elite Dutch league players.
 Athletic Highlights:
"I chose UofL because when I visited, I saw that it is a very competitive environment where I can grow as a player and a person. I saw how much fun the girls were having as a group and it made me feel like home. Also, there is one person in particular why I choose to play for UofL. I want that person to see me play with the ten letters across my chest."
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With a brand new season on deck for the Cardinals, six newcomers join a squad of 17 returners who developed through a challenging schedule last season and honed their skills in the spring and summer. On Friday, Tatum Bohnert, Katie Hume, Addison Jay, Jaelen Perez and Annabel Sep will officially don a Louisville uniform and take the field at Trager Stadium this fall.
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Meet the 2025 Newcomers
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Class: Freshman
Position: Midfield/Forward
Hometown: Louisville, Ky.
High School: Sacred Heart
Club: IFHCK
Tatum Bohnert chose to stay in her hometown and play for the Cardinals after graduating from Sacred Heart Academy. The midfielder/forward also played for IFHCK club and was a dual sport athlete, also lettering in lacrosse in high school.
High School/Club Highlights:
- MAX Field Hockey West/Midwest All-Region Second Team (2024)
- State All-Tournament Team (2024)
- Region All-Tournament team (2024)
- Miss Field Hockey Nominee (2024)
- All-Region Tournament Team (2022)
- IFHCK Festival Champions (2022)
- Competed in Nexus Championship (2021, 2022)
- Also played lacrosse
"I chose UofL because I wanted to play for a team that I knew would push me to my furthest abilities. I want to compete for a national championship and I knew UofL would be the team to get me there."
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Katie Hume
Class: Freshman
Position: Goalkeeper
Hometown: Enola, PA.
High School: Cumberland Valley
Club: WC Eagles
High School/Club Highlights
- U16 Women's National Team (2023)
- Max Field Hockey's Top 50 (2023)
- U16 National Team Selection Camp (2022)
- AAU Junior Olympics (2022)
- U16 Nexus Championship Stars and Stripes Game (2022)
- U16 Nexus Championship (2022)
- Won Bronze Medal at Junior Olympics (2022)
- Won U14 JPOL Championship (2021)
"I chose the University of Louisville for all the opportunities available to athletes her as well as the competitive environment."
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Jaelen Perez
Class: Freshman
Position: Midfield
Hometown: Broadlands, VA.
High School: Independence
Club: Metro FHC
Jaelen Perez comes to Louisville from Broadlands, Va., where she played for Independence High School. She had posted 10 goals and 32 assists her junior year and 19 goals and 19 assists in her senior campaign and nas named a MAX Field Hockey High School All-American. The back/midfielder was selected to the USA Field Hockey U18 team in 2024.Â
 High School/Club Highlights
- Competed in the USA Field Hockey Nexus Championship (summer 2025)
- MAX Field Hockey High School National All-American Team (2024)
- MAX Field Hockey Mid-Atlantic All-Region First Team (2023, 2024)
- Competed in the USA Field Hockey 2025 Nexus Championship over the summer
- 2024-25 Junior Women's National Team Selection Camp (U18)
- 2024 USA Women's National Team Selection (U18)
- Junior U.S. Women's National Indoor Team (2022-23, 2023-24)
- Runner up in High School Championship in 2024
- First Team VHSL 5D All-Region Defender (2023, 2024)
- First Team VHSL Potomac All-District Defender (2023, 2024)
- First VHSL Class 5 All-State Defender (2023)
- Virginia Class 5 State Champions with a 22-0 record (2023)
- Washington Post All-Met Second Team Midfield (2023)
- Second Team VHSL Class 5 All-State Midfielder (2022)
- First Team VHSL 5D All-Region Midfielder (2022)
- Washington Post All-Met Honorable Mention Midfield (2022)
- First Team VHSL Potomac All-District Midfielder (2021,2022)
- Selected to compete in the Longstreth Senior All-American game
"From the moment I walked on the campus for the first time, I felt at home. I had been following the field hockey program years before I committed and I was truly intrigued the whole time. The broad choice of majors is also very nice to see since I am going in undecided. I am looking forward to getting coaches by such high-level coaches and play with other amazing girls who can only help improve my game, and school life."
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Gracie Potter
Class: Freshman
Position: Midfield
Hometown: Northland, New Zealand
High School: St. Paul's Collegiate School
Club: Varsity Women's Premier
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Gracie Potter comes to Louisville from Northland, New Zealand where she played for St. Paul's Collegiate School. She was the top goal scorer in 2024 for St. Paul's Collegiate School. The dual sport athlete also competed in cricket.
 High School/Club Highlights
- Top Sportswomen of the Year, St Paul's Collegiate School (2024)
- MVP St. Paul's Collegiate School 1st Hockey (2024)
- Selected for Future Black Sticks Camp (2024)
- Nominated Waikato Junior Player of the Year (2024)
- St Paul's Collegiate Girls First team- Awarded most promising player (2022)
- Junior Sportswomen of the Year, Huanui College (2018-2020)
- Premier Women's League Junior Player MVP (2020, 2021)
- Huanui College awarded player MVP (2019)
- U13 Northland Representative player MVP (2019)
- Also played cricket in high school
"I chose the University of Louisville because of the people and the culture. Louisville not only has a top sporting program with support all around, but it also has an excellent academic program. I am so excited for my future!"
 Addison Jay
Class: Sophomore
Position: Back
Hometown: Burlington, Mass.
Previous School: Boston University
High School: The Governors Academy
Club: East Coast Wizards
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Addison Jay joins the Cardinals as a sophomore transfer from Boston University where she played in 15 games and dished out two assists as a freshman for the Terriers. The defender from Burlington, Mass., also completed in the USA Field Hockey 2025 Nexus Championship this summer.
At Boston University (2024): Played in 15 games in the backfield and dished out two assists.
High School/Club Highlights:
- Competed in the USA Field Hockey 2025 USA Field Hockey Nexus Championship
- Four-year letterwinner for The Governor's Academy, elected team captain as a senior
- As a junior, she helped her team win the Class B New England Prep School Athletic Conference (NEPSAC) Championship
- Two-time All-NEPSAC and All-Independent School League (ISL) honoree
- Two-time National Field Hockey Coaches Association All-Region selection
- Named to New England All-Region first team (2022)
- Team MVP in 2023
- Also played ice hockey and softball and was and ISL All-League selection in softball
"I chose UofL because of the high athletic level. More importantly, I chose it because of the people. Everyone was so welcoming and the dynamic of the field hockey team is unmatched by any other program! I was also born and raised in Boston so I can't wait to experience the southern culture!"
Annabel Sep
Class: Junior
Position: Back
Hometown: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
High School: University of Amsterdam
Club: MCH Laren
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Annabel Sep comes to Louisville from Amsterdam, The Netherlands and will be listed as a junior after attending the University of Amsterdam. The defender brings an impressive playing resume, gaining experience among elite Dutch league players.
 Athletic Highlights:
- Played for Laren Women's 1 in one of the strongest Dutch leagues
- Played for Westerpark Women's 1 for one year in the first class
- Started playing field hockey at HV de Terriers where she competed in the youth first teams at Super B and Super A level and in the promotion class for four years.
"I chose UofL because when I visited, I saw that it is a very competitive environment where I can grow as a player and a person. I saw how much fun the girls were having as a group and it made me feel like home. Also, there is one person in particular why I choose to play for UofL. I want that person to see me play with the ten letters across my chest."
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