Field Hockey Welcomes Five New Signees to 2022 Roster
November 15, 2021 | Field Hockey
Muncie, IN. – Head coach Stephanie Bernthal announced today the signing of five new Cardinals for next fall; Grace Clokie (West Vancouver, BC, Canada/West Vancouver Secondary School), Christine Ditizio (West Chester, PA/West Chester Bayard Rustin High School), Olivia Peechatka (Henryville, PA/Pocono Mountain East High School), Gabrielle Raichle (Allenwood, NJ/Wall Township High School), and Madison Summitt (Washington, NJ/Warren Hills Regional High School).
Grace Clokie hails from West Vancouver where she attends West Vancouver Secondary school and plays club for the Rob Short Coaching Academy. Grace will be a great addition to the midfield next fall after spending time with the Canadian national team. In 2018, Clokie won the bronze medal with team BC Lions and in 2019 won gold with team BC Rams during the Canadian National Championships. Clokie has garnered individual awards throughout her playing career. In 2018, she received the Award of Excellence-Most Promising Player for the West Vancouver Field Hockey Academy and in 2020 received the North Shore Secondary Schools Athletic Association All-Star Award. Clokie has also made honor roll since her freshmen year and most recently made the academic honor with distinction list. Clokie is looking to pursue a business degree while at Ball State.
Clokie on choosing Ball State, "I chose Ball State because of the exceptional coaching staff, excellent academics, and beautiful campus".
Bernthal on signing Clokie, "Grace is a fit and fast mid/forward with a knack for beating a line and creating numbers up situations. She is feisty both with the ball and defensively, having experience training amongst some great Canadian hockey talent. I love Grace's will to win and competitive fire. We look forward to her bringing back our Vancouver connection. Welcome Grace!"
Fun facts about Grace:
Favorite Food: Sushi
Favorite Movie: Any Christmas movie
Favorite Book: Wonder By RJ Palacio
Favorite Music/Artist: SZA, Jay Cole, The Neighborhood
Christine Ditizio joins the Cardinals from West Chester, PA and will be a huge asset on the attacking end of the ball. Ditizio plays for Philly Hockey Club and West Chester Bayard Rustin High School. In her high school career, Ditizio earned All-League Ches-Mont Second team as a Freshmen and Junior and First team as a sophomore. Academically, she has made honor roll since freshmen year and will pursue a degree in biology. Christine's mother is a three-time MAC champion during the Fitz era of Ball State field hockey.
Ditizio on selecting Ball State, "I chose Ball State because of the positivity from the team and coaches and how welcoming they were at camp. As well as the beautiful campus."
Bernthal on the addition of Christine, "Christine is a firecracker on the field – she's everywhere. She has great ability to win the ball and counter quickly. Christine has tricky hands to eliminate, nice 3D ability, and a lot of tools to finish around the goal. Her work rate is excellent, and she plays with grit, something that will serve her well here and push our team. We are excited for a second-generation Cardinal to join the team, and one with such a legacy of championships in her blood! Welcome Christine!"
Fun facts about Christine:
Favorite Food: BBQ Chicken Pizza
Favorite Movie: Legally Blonde
Favorite Book: The Fault in Our Stars
Favorite Music/Artist: Mac Miller
Olivia Peechatka will be joining the Cardinals from Henryville, PA where she attends Pocono Mountain East High School and plays for Electric Surge field hockey club. In 2020, her high school team won the Mountain Division championships and was the runner-up for the District XI state title. Peechatka received a multitude of individual awards for her outstanding play; Second-team Eastern Pennsylvania Conference Mountain Division (2020), Honorable Mention Morning Call (2020), and Second-team Eastern Pennsylvania Conference (2021). She will be a huge asset for the Cardinals in the midfield and defense after scoring 24 goals and tallying 16 assists during her high school career. Academically, Peechatka has made distinguished honor roll since freshmen year and will look to major in finance while at Ball State.
Peechatka on choosing Ball State, "I chose Ball State because the coaching staff was very welcoming and made me feel like family. The university also has the academics and atmosphere I was looking for."
Bernthal on the addition of Peechatka, "Liv is a stoic, poised presence on and off the field. Her ball distribution is excellent, and she welcomes putting the team on her back in pressure situations. Her athleticism and hockey IQ will be great additions on the defensive side of the ball. Her possession and communication will be immediate impacts for us. Welcome Liv!"
Fun facts about Olivia:
Favorite Food: Pasta
Favorite Movie: Parent Trap
Favorite Book: The Fault in Our Stars
Favorite Music/Artist: Kelsea Ballerini
Gabrielle Raichle comes to the Cardinals from Allenwood, NJ and will be joining the goalkeeping crew. Raichle has had an outstanding high school making 125 saves this fall season for Wall Township High School. Raichle's high school team is ranked #16 in NJ and is ranked #3 in Group 2 South Jersey. In 2021, Wall was a semifinalist in the Shore Conference tournament and made it to the quarterfinals for NJ B South state tournament. Also, in 2021, Raichle's club team, Jersey Intensity, won gold at the National Indoor Tournament for pool L. Individually Raichle has garnered NJ All-Shore First Team, NJ All-Group 2 Third Team, NJ Shore Conference Coaches All-division team class B North this season. Raichle was nominated for Player of the Week Asbury Park Press as well as USA Today High School Sports Award Honoree/Jersey Shore this season. Gabby is also strong in the classroom; a member of the National Honor Society and has been recognized as a National Hispanic Scholar. Raichle will be pursuing a nursing degree while at Ball State.
Raichle on deciding on Ball State, "I love the campus (even in the dead of winter) and I like the familial vibe that I received when speaking with the players and coaches."
Bernthal on Raichle joining the squad, "Gabby oozes leadership – both vocally and how she carries herself in the goal. She has worked tirelessly to prepare her goalkeeping game for the collegiate level. Her decision-making and ground skills are excellent. She has great technique and will bring a wealth of experience to our goalkeeping group. Her intensity is excellent, but she is also fun and a huge leader in terms of team chemistry and connecting with teammates. Welcome Gabby!"
Fun facts about Olivia:
Favorite Food: Indian Curry
Favorite Movie: Breakfast Club
Favorite Book: Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
Favorite Music/Artist: Green Day
Madison Summitt joins the squad from Warren Hills Regional High School and plays for WC Eagles. Summitt tallied 46 goals and 26 assists during her high school career, which allowed her high school team to reach much success. Throughout her career Warren Hills won conference and sectional titles in 2018, 2019, and 2020. In 2018 and 2019 they placed 2nd in the state tournament. In 2019, they were the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex County Tournament champions. In 2020, they became regional champions. Summitt has been selected for First team All-Conference, First team All-North Jersey team, First Team All-Group 3 NJ. In 2020, NJ Final stat Leader with 18 goals and 11 assists. This season, Summitt received Skyland Conference Player of the week and High School athlete of the week honors. Summitt has received First Team All-Area and First-Team All-Region. Academically, Summitt has placed on the honor roll and national honor society. She is also a member of peer leadership. Maddie will pursue a degree in exercise science at Ball State.
Summitt on selecting Ball State, "I chose Ball State for its great balance between athletics and academics and the beautiful campus. The coaches at Ball State are amazing and I can't wait to continue my field hockey journey with such a great group of people."
Bernthal on the signing of Maddie, "Maddie is a smooth attacker who gets into menacing spaces and can finish well. I look forward to her ability to set others up for success with solid passing and to penetrate the circle and create threatening situations. She comes from a strong competitive tradition at both WC Eagles and Warren Hills high school. Welcome Maddie!"
Fun facts about Madison:
Favorite Food: Any type of pasta is my favorite, especially before gamedays!
Favorite Movie: Matilda
Favorite Book: Looking for Alaska by John Green
Favorite Music/Artist: Anything country-Luke Combs is my favorite
We are extremely excited to add these five to the team next fall! Coach Bernthal on this incoming class, "We are so excited to welcome this new group of Cardinals to the family! They will advance our pursuit of championships and add much to our culture. I am overjoyed by how each young lady found their way to Ball State and us to them in a time when recruiting certainly had it's challenges. Their individual journeys of humble and hungry persistence are of great strength to our group, and we can't wait for them to write the next chapter here in Muncie as Cardinals!"
Grace Clokie hails from West Vancouver where she attends West Vancouver Secondary school and plays club for the Rob Short Coaching Academy. Grace will be a great addition to the midfield next fall after spending time with the Canadian national team. In 2018, Clokie won the bronze medal with team BC Lions and in 2019 won gold with team BC Rams during the Canadian National Championships. Clokie has garnered individual awards throughout her playing career. In 2018, she received the Award of Excellence-Most Promising Player for the West Vancouver Field Hockey Academy and in 2020 received the North Shore Secondary Schools Athletic Association All-Star Award. Clokie has also made honor roll since her freshmen year and most recently made the academic honor with distinction list. Clokie is looking to pursue a business degree while at Ball State.
Clokie on choosing Ball State, "I chose Ball State because of the exceptional coaching staff, excellent academics, and beautiful campus".
Bernthal on signing Clokie, "Grace is a fit and fast mid/forward with a knack for beating a line and creating numbers up situations. She is feisty both with the ball and defensively, having experience training amongst some great Canadian hockey talent. I love Grace's will to win and competitive fire. We look forward to her bringing back our Vancouver connection. Welcome Grace!"
Fun facts about Grace:
Favorite Food: Sushi
Favorite Movie: Any Christmas movie
Favorite Book: Wonder By RJ Palacio
Favorite Music/Artist: SZA, Jay Cole, The Neighborhood
Christine Ditizio joins the Cardinals from West Chester, PA and will be a huge asset on the attacking end of the ball. Ditizio plays for Philly Hockey Club and West Chester Bayard Rustin High School. In her high school career, Ditizio earned All-League Ches-Mont Second team as a Freshmen and Junior and First team as a sophomore. Academically, she has made honor roll since freshmen year and will pursue a degree in biology. Christine's mother is a three-time MAC champion during the Fitz era of Ball State field hockey.
Ditizio on selecting Ball State, "I chose Ball State because of the positivity from the team and coaches and how welcoming they were at camp. As well as the beautiful campus."
Bernthal on the addition of Christine, "Christine is a firecracker on the field – she's everywhere. She has great ability to win the ball and counter quickly. Christine has tricky hands to eliminate, nice 3D ability, and a lot of tools to finish around the goal. Her work rate is excellent, and she plays with grit, something that will serve her well here and push our team. We are excited for a second-generation Cardinal to join the team, and one with such a legacy of championships in her blood! Welcome Christine!"
Fun facts about Christine:
Favorite Food: BBQ Chicken Pizza
Favorite Movie: Legally Blonde
Favorite Book: The Fault in Our Stars
Favorite Music/Artist: Mac Miller
Olivia Peechatka will be joining the Cardinals from Henryville, PA where she attends Pocono Mountain East High School and plays for Electric Surge field hockey club. In 2020, her high school team won the Mountain Division championships and was the runner-up for the District XI state title. Peechatka received a multitude of individual awards for her outstanding play; Second-team Eastern Pennsylvania Conference Mountain Division (2020), Honorable Mention Morning Call (2020), and Second-team Eastern Pennsylvania Conference (2021). She will be a huge asset for the Cardinals in the midfield and defense after scoring 24 goals and tallying 16 assists during her high school career. Academically, Peechatka has made distinguished honor roll since freshmen year and will look to major in finance while at Ball State.
Peechatka on choosing Ball State, "I chose Ball State because the coaching staff was very welcoming and made me feel like family. The university also has the academics and atmosphere I was looking for."
Bernthal on the addition of Peechatka, "Liv is a stoic, poised presence on and off the field. Her ball distribution is excellent, and she welcomes putting the team on her back in pressure situations. Her athleticism and hockey IQ will be great additions on the defensive side of the ball. Her possession and communication will be immediate impacts for us. Welcome Liv!"
Fun facts about Olivia:
Favorite Food: Pasta
Favorite Movie: Parent Trap
Favorite Book: The Fault in Our Stars
Favorite Music/Artist: Kelsea Ballerini
Gabrielle Raichle comes to the Cardinals from Allenwood, NJ and will be joining the goalkeeping crew. Raichle has had an outstanding high school making 125 saves this fall season for Wall Township High School. Raichle's high school team is ranked #16 in NJ and is ranked #3 in Group 2 South Jersey. In 2021, Wall was a semifinalist in the Shore Conference tournament and made it to the quarterfinals for NJ B South state tournament. Also, in 2021, Raichle's club team, Jersey Intensity, won gold at the National Indoor Tournament for pool L. Individually Raichle has garnered NJ All-Shore First Team, NJ All-Group 2 Third Team, NJ Shore Conference Coaches All-division team class B North this season. Raichle was nominated for Player of the Week Asbury Park Press as well as USA Today High School Sports Award Honoree/Jersey Shore this season. Gabby is also strong in the classroom; a member of the National Honor Society and has been recognized as a National Hispanic Scholar. Raichle will be pursuing a nursing degree while at Ball State.
Raichle on deciding on Ball State, "I love the campus (even in the dead of winter) and I like the familial vibe that I received when speaking with the players and coaches."
Bernthal on Raichle joining the squad, "Gabby oozes leadership – both vocally and how she carries herself in the goal. She has worked tirelessly to prepare her goalkeeping game for the collegiate level. Her decision-making and ground skills are excellent. She has great technique and will bring a wealth of experience to our goalkeeping group. Her intensity is excellent, but she is also fun and a huge leader in terms of team chemistry and connecting with teammates. Welcome Gabby!"
Fun facts about Olivia:
Favorite Food: Indian Curry
Favorite Movie: Breakfast Club
Favorite Book: Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
Favorite Music/Artist: Green Day
Madison Summitt joins the squad from Warren Hills Regional High School and plays for WC Eagles. Summitt tallied 46 goals and 26 assists during her high school career, which allowed her high school team to reach much success. Throughout her career Warren Hills won conference and sectional titles in 2018, 2019, and 2020. In 2018 and 2019 they placed 2nd in the state tournament. In 2019, they were the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex County Tournament champions. In 2020, they became regional champions. Summitt has been selected for First team All-Conference, First team All-North Jersey team, First Team All-Group 3 NJ. In 2020, NJ Final stat Leader with 18 goals and 11 assists. This season, Summitt received Skyland Conference Player of the week and High School athlete of the week honors. Summitt has received First Team All-Area and First-Team All-Region. Academically, Summitt has placed on the honor roll and national honor society. She is also a member of peer leadership. Maddie will pursue a degree in exercise science at Ball State.
Summitt on selecting Ball State, "I chose Ball State for its great balance between athletics and academics and the beautiful campus. The coaches at Ball State are amazing and I can't wait to continue my field hockey journey with such a great group of people."
Bernthal on the signing of Maddie, "Maddie is a smooth attacker who gets into menacing spaces and can finish well. I look forward to her ability to set others up for success with solid passing and to penetrate the circle and create threatening situations. She comes from a strong competitive tradition at both WC Eagles and Warren Hills high school. Welcome Maddie!"
Fun facts about Madison:
Favorite Food: Any type of pasta is my favorite, especially before gamedays!
Favorite Movie: Matilda
Favorite Book: Looking for Alaska by John Green
Favorite Music/Artist: Anything country-Luke Combs is my favorite
We are extremely excited to add these five to the team next fall! Coach Bernthal on this incoming class, "We are so excited to welcome this new group of Cardinals to the family! They will advance our pursuit of championships and add much to our culture. I am overjoyed by how each young lady found their way to Ball State and us to them in a time when recruiting certainly had it's challenges. Their individual journeys of humble and hungry persistence are of great strength to our group, and we can't wait for them to write the next chapter here in Muncie as Cardinals!"
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