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Rachel Mikolay

2019 | CT: New Fairfield
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2 sport varsity player... I'm NEVER silent, I am an aggressive and active goalie, and I know there's always room for improvement.

Hi my name is Rachel Mikolay. I am a junior at New Fairfield High School located in New Fairfield, CT. I started playing lacrosse when I was 14 and I was a midi/ attacker. My freshman year of high school I started playing goalie and I loved it. By the end of the regular season, my freshman year, I was the starting varsity goalie and played in all of the games in the post season. Ever since then I have dedicated myself to perfecting my skills, agility, and strength. In 2018, I received CHSCA All-State First Team and SWC All-Conference Division. My team won states for the second time in a row and are now a two-time defending state champion team. In addition, we won SWCs for the first time since 2005 and won SWC All-Patriot Division (regular season award). I was game captain for 10 games including the SWC semifinal and final, and the state quarterfinal and semifinal. I was selected to play in the 2018 CT Girls' Rising Stars team. In 2017, I received MVP for Class S State finals and semifinals, CHSCA All-State First Team and SWC All-Patriot Division Team. In addition, I was named one of the Top 20 Girls Lacrosse All-Stars in the state by Hearst Connecticut Media and I was the youngest receiver. I've made well over 100 saves sophomore year alone and I have a 76% save average. In 2017, my high school team won Class S States for the first time since 2008. I also play varsity field hockey and I am on the honor roll. I’ve been speaking Mandarin Chinese for 3 years and French for 6 years. I was inducted into the National Honors Society for Chinese in 2017. I volunteer a lot for my town, various organizations, and I want to start coaching youth goalies so they can be more confident in the cage! In my free time I enjoy listening to music, watching tv/ ice hockey, and being with my friends & family!

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Athletics
Honors & Awards:
-Starting varsity goalie (2015-present)
-CIAC Class S State Champion (2018)
-CHSCA All-State First Team (2018)
-SWC All-Conference First Team (2018)
-SWC Champion (2018)
-Game Captain (10 games)
-CIAC Class S State Champion (2017)
-CHSCA All-State First Team (2017)
-SWC All-Patriot Division Team (2017)
-MVP:State Semifinals (2017)
-MVP: State Finals (2017)
-Hearst CT Media All-Star (2017)
-SWC Finalist (2016)
-Most Improved Player (2016)
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Other HS Sports Played:
Field Hockey
Play 2 Sports In College?
No
Relevant Lacrosse Accolades:
6/09/18: CIAC Class S State Championships - W 9-6 6/05/18: Game Captain CIAC Semifinal (North Branford) - W 15-8 5/31/18: Game Captain CIAC Quarterfinal (Granby) - W 20-8 5/25/18: Game Captain SWC Final (Joel Barlow) - W 20-14 5/23/18: Game Captain SWC Semifinal (Pomperaug) - W 20-13 5/14/18: Game Captain (Newtown) - L 9-6 5/07/18: Game Captain (Carmel, NY) - W 12-10 4/26/18: Game Captain (Joel Barlow) & Leader - 11 saves, 2 interceptions, 1 GB - L 7-5 4/21/18: Game Captain (Canton) - W 15-8 4/07/18: Game Captain (Old Lyme) - W 10-3 4/04/18: Game Captain (Stratford) - W 16-3 6/10/17: MVP Class S Finals - 11 saves, 1 interception, 1 GB - W 11-9 6/06/17: MVP Class S Semifinals - 12 saves - W 16-13 5/25/17: 76% save average 4/22/17: 7 saves, 2 interceptions, ran outside of the crease 2 times, and 2 ground balls 4/4/17: 19 saves first game!!

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Coach Contacts
High School:
New Fairfield High School
Coach:
Paul Benzing
Team Name:
NF GLAX Varsity
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Club Name:
Gold Coast Lacrosse
Coach:
Meghan Johnston
Team Name:
Gold Coast 2019
Jersey Number:
13

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Academics
GPA (unweighted):
87-89; 3.3; B+
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Endorsements

Greg Schwarz

Nov 4, 2017

Rachel is a goal oriented, dedicated and self motivated individual. Her work ethic is outstanding. She rises to the occasion and is at her best when her best is needed. Her competitive nature makes her an outstanding performer under pressure.

Paul Benzing

Nov 2, 2017

Rachel is an aggressive goalie with incredible quick hands. Her height helps make the high shots look easy and her exceptional quickness on low shots makes her a nightmare for opposing team. Quick vision of the field on saves makes her a threat with her quick and accurate outlet passes.

Meredith Meyran

Feb 20, 2017

Rachel has good height and quick hands. She has great field vision and can clear the ball accurately whether it needs to be a quick outlet or a longer ball down field. She is a good communicator and does a great job of directing traffic inside the 8.

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