University of Delaware Athletics
2022 Field Hockey Roster
Franden, Grace
Jersey Number 14
Grace Franden
- Position:
- Back
- Height:
- 5-6
- Class:
- Sophomore
- High School:
- Holland Hall School
- Hometown:
- Tulsa, OK
- Major:
- Political Science
Bio
HONORS/AWARDS
Appeared in one game against Hofstra (Oct. 23) … Helped the Blue Hens to their 11th CAA Championship title and an NCAA tournament berth.
2021 SEASON
Did not appear in any games due to injury ... Member of the 2021 CAA Field Hockey Championship team.
HIGH SCHOOL
Participated in field hockey, basketball and track and field at Holland Hall ... Four-year starter on the field hockey team at Holland Hall and was the team captain in 2020 ... Ran the 100m and 300m Hurdles for track and field.
PERSONAL
Daughter of Christine Franden ... Has an older sister, Katherine.
COACH VAN DE KERKHOF SAYS
“Although Oklahoma isn’t known for its field hockey, Grace's passion for the sport, her desire to get better every day, and the guidance and coaching she has received from one of my long time coaching friends, Christy Utter, at Holland Hall, have allowed us to welcome a phenomenal student athlete with great athleticism, passion and drive. Grace’s growth potential is huge and I look forward to helping her grow and contribute to our program’s continued successes.”
WHY DELAWARE?
"The experiences I had with players on the team and coaching staff were amazing, and I was very drawn to Delaware's competitive atmosphere, especially the team's hard working dynamic."
- 2021 NFHCA Division I National Academic Squad
- 2021 CAA Commissioner's Fall Academic Honor Roll
Appeared in one game against Hofstra (Oct. 23) … Helped the Blue Hens to their 11th CAA Championship title and an NCAA tournament berth.
2021 SEASON
Did not appear in any games due to injury ... Member of the 2021 CAA Field Hockey Championship team.
HIGH SCHOOL
Participated in field hockey, basketball and track and field at Holland Hall ... Four-year starter on the field hockey team at Holland Hall and was the team captain in 2020 ... Ran the 100m and 300m Hurdles for track and field.
PERSONAL
Daughter of Christine Franden ... Has an older sister, Katherine.
COACH VAN DE KERKHOF SAYS
“Although Oklahoma isn’t known for its field hockey, Grace's passion for the sport, her desire to get better every day, and the guidance and coaching she has received from one of my long time coaching friends, Christy Utter, at Holland Hall, have allowed us to welcome a phenomenal student athlete with great athleticism, passion and drive. Grace’s growth potential is huge and I look forward to helping her grow and contribute to our program’s continued successes.”
WHY DELAWARE?
"The experiences I had with players on the team and coaching staff were amazing, and I was very drawn to Delaware's competitive atmosphere, especially the team's hard working dynamic."
Field Hockey vs Bucknell
Monday, September 08
Field Hockey vs Kent State
Monday, September 08
Field Hockey vs Cal
Monday, August 25
Highlight: Field Hockey vs. Villanova - 8/1/23
Tuesday, September 05
