Rachael Whitehead

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Photo by: Jeff Fannon

Rachael Whitehead and Valentina Martorell

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Position:
Midfield/Back
Class:
Freshman
High School:
The Tatnall School
Hometown:
Hockessin, Del.
Major:
Communication

2024 SEASON

Started all 22 games for the Blue Hens
Scored two goals, both coming in a 4-0 win over Hofstra on 9/27
Recorded four assists, making for a total of eight points
Helped the Blue Hens to their 12th CAA Championship title and an NCAA tournament berth

2023 SEASON

Appeared in 17 games, making 16 starts
Scored goals against St. Joseph’s (9/17) and UConn (9/24)
Tallied three assists and totaled seven points
Was named to the 2023 CAA All-Rookie Team

Bio: Graduated from the The Tatnall School in Wilmington... All Time Goals and Assist leader (163 points)... Two-time captain... MaxPreps Class of 2023 Top 50 player... Distinguished honors all four years... 2023 U18 USA Women’s International Tour Team... Four time First Team All-State... Four time First Team All-Conference... She spent time playing with USA Field Hockey's U18 Team ... She traveled to Utrecht, The Netherlands and Antwerp, Belgium on its tour in April of 2023... Whitehead is originally from Hockessin, Del... Daughter of Jim and Susan Whitehead... Brother, Zachary, plays professional football in Finland... Was a member of the Best Buddies organization in high school