Indiana Field Hockey Announces 2025 Signing Class

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. ––– Indiana Field Hockey head coach Kayla Bashore announced the program's incoming 2025 class on Tuesday.

The team will add nine new players as part of its signing class with the group arriving to Bloomington in the fall of 2025.

The class includes players from five different states and four different countries.

Celia Arroyo | Forward | Santander, Spain

Attends Esclavas del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus.
Plays club for Sardinero HC. Club coach is Diego Rodriguez.
Scored 38 goals in 2024-25 and 28 goals in 2023-24.
She was the top scorer in the Spanish Indoor Championships on two occasions.
Intended major: Undecided.
Why IU: "I decided to commit to IU because it offered me a unique opportunity to combine my academic and personal development with hockey. I also really like the university's facilities and athletic program."

Rylee Brooks-Booth | Midfield/Forward | Virginia Beach, Va.

Attends First Colonial High School. High school coaches are Meg Smart and Allie Fischer.
Plays club for Warhawks. Club coaches are Candice Russ and Tanner Ridgley.
Totaled 38 goals and 13 assists during the 2024-2025 season.
Member of 2x Region 5A Championship and 3x State Runner-Up teams in high school.
Named First-Team All-Region 5A, First Team All-State Class 5, NFHCA First Team South Region, and First Team All Tidewater. Ranked in Top 50 Class of 2025.
Intended major: Business.
Why IU: "I fell in love with the close-knit team environment and love the family community of the team and from the coaches. I was drawn to the high-level academics and athletics that IU has to offer."

Ella Davis | Forward | Louisville, Ky.

Attends Sacred Heart Academy. High school coach is Eleanor Mitchell.
Plays club for IFHCK. Club coach is Yasser Hayat.
Totaled 12 goals and eight assists in the 2024 season.
She was named Max Field Hockey Midwest/West Regional Player to watch and Kentucky Senior All-Star. Max Field Hockey Top 100 Class of 2025. Member of the 2024 Apple Tournament All-Tournament Team, 2023 All State Second Team, and nominated for 2024 Offensive Player of the Year.
Intended major: Business Management.
Why IU: "I chose IU for so many reasons! I loved being in Bloomington, the balance of both great athletics and academics, as well as a personable coaching staff and inviting team!"

Lily Freeman | Back | Barnet, England

Attends Finchley Catholic High School.
Plays club for Southgate Hockey Club. Club coach is Andy Richardson.
Recipient of the 2024 Jack Petchey Award. 2024 Women's 1s Junior Player of the Year and 2023 Junior of the Year.
Contributed to club team's Northwood Performance Centre U17 2022 National's win.
Intended major: Exercise Science.
Why IU: "Almost immediately, IU stood out to me, and I knew that it was something I wanted to be a part of. Meeting the field hockey team and the coaches in the summer and seeing how supportive and encouraging they were to one another inspired me. The unity they had as a team made me believe that they would push me to be better in every way, and we'd strive to succeed. As well as the team, the campus is beautiful, and the academic prestige of the university is something that attracted me. I am so excited to get started, go Hoosiers!"

Kai Killian | Goalkeeper | Hummelstown, Pa.

Attends Lower Dauphin High School. High school coach is Erin Catafolono.
Plays club for PA Revolution. Club coach is Jamie Pollock.
She had a 90% save percentage for her high school senior season.
PA District III AAA Champion in 2021,2022 and 2024. 2022 PA State AAA Champion.
2024 Mid Penn Commonwealth Champion and 2021 Mid Penn Keystone Champion.
Named 2024 Mid Penn Commonwealth Div Player of the Year and 2022 Max Field Hockey Top 100 Class of 2025. 2024 Max Field Hockey High School National All-American, 2024 Max Field Hockey All-Pennsylvania Region.
Participant in the 2023 USA FH U18 Woman's Team Selection Camp, 2023 USA FH U18 Nexus Championships and Silver 2022 USA FH Junior Women's Indoor Team.
Intended major: Biology.
Why IU: "I chose it because of the coaches being down to earth and honest, the team for its attitude, and all around the great vibe that surrounded it all. I felt at home and comfortable, and I knew it was the place to be."

Kiki Oomens | Forward/Midfield | Breda, Netherlands

Attends Stedelijk Gymnasium Breda.
Plays club for HC Tilburg. Club coach is Teun UitdeHaag.
Parents are Bianca and Hein Oomens. Siblings are Veerle and Stijn.
Intended major: Medicine.
Why IU: "I like the campus, the players and staff, and I'm super excited to join next year!"

Sydney Meltzer | Midfield | San Diego, Calif.

Attends Torrey Pines High School. High school coach is Courtney Kun.
Plays club for HTC CA. Club coaches are Mika Black and Nick Conway.
She was the 2024 team leader in assists.
Named to High School All-CIF First Team, Max West/Midwest All Region Second Team, NFHCA Western Regional Team, and First Team All-League.
Intended major: Undecided.
Why IU: "I chose IU for the positive campus environment and the strong academics. The culture and community that the coaches have built drew me even more and excited me about what IUFH has to offer."

Georgia Rottinghaus | Midfield | Pittsburgh, Pa.

Attends Pine-Richland High School. High school coach is Donna Stephenson.
Plays club for Field Hockey Life. Club coaches are Keli Puzo and Corie McLaughlin.
Scored 47 goals and totals 41 assists for her high school career.
Intended major: Exercise Science.
Why IU: "I was drawn to IU because of the academics and beautiful campus. The field hockey coaches, and team made me feel very welcome on my visits and got me excited to compete in the Big Ten."

Molly Stutte | Forward/Midfield | St. Louis, Mo.

Attends Cor Jesu Academy. High school coach is Audrey Ploesser.
Plays club for Aim. Club coach is Lauren Cornthwaite.
Holds the Cor Jesu field hockey scoring record.
Named First-Team All-Conference, First Team All-Region, and First Team All-State for the 2024-2025 season.
Parents are Dean and Cynthia Stutte. Siblings are Caroline and Danny Stutte.
Intended major: Undecided.
Why IU: "I chose IU because I felt at home right when I stepped foot on campus. I was looking to play at a high level and in a competitive conference like the Big Ten, so Indiana was a great fit for me."

Indiana Field Hockey Announces 2025 Signing Class

Related Videos