Emily Kresho

Photo by: Sarah Boekholder

Photo by: Mark Campbell

Position:
Back
Height:
5-4
Class:
Junior
High School:
Stafford Senior
Hometown:
Fredericksburg, Va.
Major:
Computer Science

COACH VAN DE KERKHOF SAYS
“Emily has the drive and intelligence to become a quality player and teammate for the Blue Hens. She is passionate, very hard working, and creative in learning and finding ways to improve and tackle challenges. She also displays leadership qualities which is something we look forward to further develop and see to what extent Emily can become a leader within our team in the future.”

WHY DELAWARE?
“My decision to become a Blue Hen was primarily influenced by one visit I made to Delaware. The coaches and some players made a presentation that showed the field hockey program as a family that was equally devoted to the game, each other, and to one's education. I wanted a program that would help me excel in next level field hockey as well as allow me to excel academically. I found all of that in the University of Delaware.”

AT DELAWARE
   · Three-time letter winner for the Blue Hens
   · Majoring in Computer Science with minors in math and cybersecurity
   · Has aspirations of working in the cybersecurity field

2019 SEASON
   · Longstreth/NFHCA Division I Mid-Atlantic All-Region Second Team
   · CAA All-First Team
   · CAA All-Tournament Team
   · Preseason All-CAA Honorable Mention
   · NFHCA Division I Scholar of Distinction
   · NFHCA Academic Squad
   · CAA Commissioner's Fall Academic Honor Roll
   · Chi Alpha Sigma National College Athlete Honor Society
   · Started all 20 games for Delaware
   · Dished out first career assist in win over No. 9 Penn State (Sept. 8)
   · Finished year with three assists
   · Collected first career defensive save in victory at Richmond (Oct. 4)

2018 SEASON
   · All-CAA Second Team
   · Team Most Improved Player
   · ZAG Field Hockey/NFHCA Division I National Academic Squad
   · CAA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll
   · Started all 20 games for the Blue Hens as a sophomore
   · Made first career start at No. 24 Ohio State
   · Logged first two shots of career (at No. 24 Ohio State (Aug. 24) and vs. Richmond (Sept. 13))

2017 SEASON
   · Appeared in four games for the five-time CAA Champion Blue Hens
   · Did not register any stats
   · CAA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll

HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB
   · 2016 Region 5A Virginia State Player of the Year and Conference 15 Player of the Year
   · Guided the Indians to an 18-2 mark while reaching the regional title game
   · MAX Field Hockey Mid-Atlantic All-Region Team
   · Two-time Team MVP
   · Four-time Academic letter winner

PERSONAL
   · Born November 20, 1998 in Woodbridge, Va.
   · Daughter of John and Deb Kresho
   · Parents were both Division I collegiate athletes as father played baseball at Cornell and mother swam at UNCW
   · Has one older brother, Charles
   · Enjoys knitting and baking
   · SkillsUSA National Champion in Architectural Drafting
   · Lists favorite sports teams as the Pittsburgh Penguins, Steelers and Pirates

CAREER HIGHS
Points: 1 - 3x, last vs. James Madison (CAA Semifinals; 11/8/19)
Goals: n/a
Assists: 1 - 3x, last vs. James Madison (CAA Semifinals; 11/8/19)
Shots: 1 - 2x, last vs. Richmond (9/13/18)
SOG: 1 - 2x, last vs. Richmond (9/13/18)

CAREER STATISTICS
Year	GP/GS	Goals	Assists	Points	Shots	SOG	GW	PS-Att.	DSv	Cnr
2017	4/0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0	0
2018	20/20	0	0	0	2	2	0	0-0	0	0
2019	20/20	0	3	3	3	2	0	0-0	1	0
TOTAL	44/40	0	3	3	5	4	0	0	1	0