2023 Riley Cushman
commits to Towson University!
Player Name:Â Riley Cushman
Grad Year: 2023
College Choice: Towson University (D1)
Date Committed:Â April 30, 2022
State:Â Maryland
High School:Â C. Milton Wright
Club:Â H2O
Position:Â Defense
Honors/Accomplishments: 2022 Varsity Team Captain; 2021 selected All-State Honorable Mention, All-County First Team & All-Conference First Team; 2021 UCBAC Chesapeake Conference Champions; 2019 Team Rookie of the Year; 2019 Maryland 3A North Regional ChampionsÂ
What will you major in/study?:Â Undecided
Why did you choose this school?: I chose Towson for its beautiful and spacious campus and its wide range of majors and opportunities. From my first time on campus, the field hockey team and coaching staff were so welcoming that I instantly could see myself being a part of the team. Also, Towson is really close to my hometown so my family can easily come to all my games.Â
Other Colleges considered: Gettysburg College, Ursinus College, Kutztown University, Dickinson College, York College. Randolph-Macon College
Who would you like to thank?: I would like to thank my parents for everything they have ever done for me during my entire field hockey career. They have dedicated so much time, effort, and money into the sport that I love and have never missed a single game of mine. I would like to thank my sister, Reagan. She was a huge part of my success as she always pushed me to become better. I would like to thank my high school coaches, Kelsey Lovelace and Baily Kerr. They helped me improve my game astronomically and become a better overall athlete. I would like to give thanks to all my club coaches at H2O for teaching me the sport I love since I was 9 years old; especially Janice, Sydney and Sabrina Rhodes, Alice Puckett, and Jackie Cummings. They encouraged me to improve at every practice and pushed me to be the best player that I can be.Â