HIGHLANDER FIELD HOCKEY ADDS
LANG FOR 2006
HOUGHTON,
N.Y.
– Carissa “CJ” Lang (Pittsford, N.Y. /
Pittsford-Mendon) has signed a national letter of intent to play
field hockey at Houghton College, Highlander coach Darlene Wells
announced today.
Lang comes to
Houghton after completing a stellar career with her high
school’s field hockey team. She served as co-captain of the
team for two of her three years on the varsity roster. As a
senior, she finished the season with two goals and 13 assists in
the midfield position. She was recognized several times for her
outstanding play, being named to the All-County first team as
well as receiving the Mendon Coaches Award, Leadership and
Coaching Award, and Sportsmanship Award at the conclusion of the
season.
Lang was also
recognized for her work in the classroom, being honored with the
NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete Award during her sophomore through
senior years.
“Carissa has
been a lead midfielder for both Mendon and the Rochester
Blizzards,” said Margaret Smith-Lewis, Lang’s varsity coach and
Blizzards coach. “She has excellent individual field hockey
skills, and she has the unique ability and willingness to play
any position needed. It has been a joy to coach CJ and see her
develop as an athlete and young woman. Mendon will miss her
contributions and leadership in 2006, and Houghton will gain an
accomplished person and player with great potential.”
“We are
pleased to have CJ at Houghton College,” said Coach Wells. “She
has the talent, skills, and work ethic to be an outstanding
college field hockey player. We are looking forward to CJ
stepping right into our center midfield position and freeing
Kristen Mazzeo to go back to her natural position on the front
line.”
Lang is the
daughter of Mark and Kay Lang. She anticipates majoring in
physical education.