2026 Field Hockey Roster
Jersey Number 3
Danielle Lavery
- Class:
- Freshman
- Position:
- D/M
- Height:
- 5-1
- Previous School:
- Susquehannock HS
- Hometown:
- New Freedom, Pa.
Prep
Personal
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
I knew Liberty was the right place for me after coming to campus and meeting not only the other girls on the team, but everyone involved in helping our team succeed. Everyone strives to do their best and support each other and really embodies what it means to serve the Lord in everything you do.
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Is there something about your life and upbringing you would consider unique?
Something unique about me is that I work as a lifeguard over the summer, so I have to be CPR and first aid certified as well.
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Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My biggest inspiration is definitely my mom. She works hard at every single thing she does and is always thinking of other people before herself. I strive to be as selfless, determined, and loving as she is in every new challenge I take on.
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What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
My most memorable moment of my athletic career was qualifying for the second round of my high school's district tournament. It had not been done in four years and was one of the hardest games we ever played, ending in double overtime. I have never been prouder to be a part of a team than that moment, and so grateful for the teammates I was surrounded by.
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If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
My number that I've worn since middle school was not available, but my high school teammate who has been with me since 7th grade wore number 3. I am happy to get to wear her number even though we will not play together again.
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Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
Cousin; Brayden Murphy, Swimming at Rider Cousin; Kaitlin Murphy, Volleyball at Mercyhurst Cousin; Abigail Murphy, Lacrosse at University of Albany Cousin; Ben Lavery, Baseball at St. John Fisher
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Do you possess any special or unique talents, interests, or hobbies?
I really like to go line dancing
- Graduate of Susquehannock High School
- Helped her high school team compile a 79-7 record over the last four years with four conference title and two county crowns
- Earned Defensive Player of the Year and all-conference first team recognition as senior
- Finished with 11 goals, 17 assists and 39 points for a 23-2 Warriors squad
- Earned first team all-conference honors as a junior and sophomore as well
- Notched 10 goals, 12 assists and 32 points as a junior for a 19-2 Susquehannock team
- Played at the club level for WC Eagles (three years), PA Revolution (one year) and Ballyhoo Field Hockey Club (two years)
- Helped her team to a first place medal at the NIT in 2024 and a second place finish at the NIT in 2025
- Also competed in swimming for two years and lacrosse for one year in high school
Personal
- Daughter of Mike and Colleen Lavery
- Intends on majoring in exercise science – therapeutic science
- Birthday is June 12
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
I knew Liberty was the right place for me after coming to campus and meeting not only the other girls on the team, but everyone involved in helping our team succeed. Everyone strives to do their best and support each other and really embodies what it means to serve the Lord in everything you do.
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Is there something about your life and upbringing you would consider unique?
Something unique about me is that I work as a lifeguard over the summer, so I have to be CPR and first aid certified as well.
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Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My biggest inspiration is definitely my mom. She works hard at every single thing she does and is always thinking of other people before herself. I strive to be as selfless, determined, and loving as she is in every new challenge I take on.
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What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
My most memorable moment of my athletic career was qualifying for the second round of my high school's district tournament. It had not been done in four years and was one of the hardest games we ever played, ending in double overtime. I have never been prouder to be a part of a team than that moment, and so grateful for the teammates I was surrounded by.
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If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
My number that I've worn since middle school was not available, but my high school teammate who has been with me since 7th grade wore number 3. I am happy to get to wear her number even though we will not play together again.
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Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
Cousin; Brayden Murphy, Swimming at Rider Cousin; Kaitlin Murphy, Volleyball at Mercyhurst Cousin; Abigail Murphy, Lacrosse at University of Albany Cousin; Ben Lavery, Baseball at St. John Fisher
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Do you possess any special or unique talents, interests, or hobbies?
I really like to go line dancing
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