Leominster High School junior Brenna Carlin has quickly become one of the most dependable players on the field for the Blue Devils’ field hockey team. Though she only picked up the sport as a freshman, encouraged by a few friends who had played in middle school, Brenna’s commitment and growth have made her an essential piece of the LHS defense.
“I like the team aspect of the sport and working together,” Brenna said. “I also enjoy learning new skills at practice and being able to incorporate them into the game.”
Her coaches say that team-centered mindset is what makes Brenna stand out.
“Brenna has really come into her own this season,” said head coach Catherine Brow. “It’s been awesome to watch her develop into such a reliable defender who confidently holds down the fort at center back. She plays with poise and composure and has become a player that we simply can’t take off the field.”
Off the field, Brenna is just as dedicated to her teammates and her school community.
“My favorite part of our team is the family we’ve created,” she said. “We all support each other and pick each other up when things get hard.”
Beyond athletics, Brenna is an involved student and leader at LHS. She’s a member of the National Honor Society, serves as a student representative for her class, and also competes on the lacrosse team. Academically, she’s drawn to psychology and plans to study child and adolescent development in college, where she hopes to join a club field hockey team.
When she’s not in class or competing, Brenna gives back to her community by volunteering at her church, where she helps lead retreats and works with younger children.
Coach Brow summed up Brenna’s impact best: “Her growth — as a player, a person, and a leader — has been so fun to see. I can’t wait to see what her senior year will bring next fall.”
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