Women's Rugby Announces Group of Newcomers

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Brown women's rugby head coach Kathy Flores has announced the addition of 10 student-athletes to the program, who will join the team for the upcoming 2021-22 campaign. The newcomers consist of nine freshmen and one sophomore.

"The future looks bright for Brown women's rugby," said Flores. "We're very impressed with the incoming class of students and we just can't wait to get started!"

Akilah Cathey
Year: Freshman
Position: Back
Hometown: Memphis, Tenn.
High School: Freedom Preparatory Academy
Before Brown: Competed in rugby, volleyball, basketball and cheerleading at Freedom Preparatory Academy … Named Rookie of the Year and MVP … Selected Floor Lead … Team captain … Named Most Valuable Cheerleader … Received the Dedication Award … Also competed for USA South Panthers, Tennessee Tri-Stars, Memphis Flamingos, GHSSA and ARPTC ... Received the Girls Who Mean Business Award … NHS President and Community Leader … Member of the National Honor Society … Recorded the highest GPA for a student-athlete … Member of the National Society of High School Scholars.
Why Brown?: "I chose Brown because of the communicative learning environment that will allow me to explore my curiosity without limits."

Faith Chen
Year: Freshman
Position: Back
Hometown: Sacramento, Calif.
High School: Mira Loma
Before Brown: Competed in soccer and tennis at Mira Loma High School … Ranked No. 1 in tennis as a senior … Team captain … Voted Athlete of the Year for Senior Superlatives … Member of the President of Red Cross Club … Church Youth Group Leader … Girls State Nominee.
Why Brown?: "The Open Curriculum at Brown allows me to pursue my two interests, medicines and religion, without limits. Brown also encourages physicians to think holistically; future physicians are not only taught how to treat patients, but how to treat the person. The social and academic environment is all that anyone can ask for at Brown."

Delaney Dill
Year: Sophomore
Position: Flanker/Center
Hometown: Denver, Colo.
High School: Choate Rosemary Hall
Before Brown: Competed in ice hockey at Choate Rosemary Hall … Team captain … Bench press record holder at Choate Rosemary Hall … Cum Laude … Made the Deans' List … Received the School Seal Prize … Head Prefect … Awarded the 2020 Yale Aurelian Honor Society Book Prize.
Why Brown?: "Brown offers a passionate and engaged community and a vibrant campus. Needless to say, the opportunities at Brown are endless!"

Claudia Dyer
Year: Freshman
Position: Wing
Hometown: Cambridge, Mass.
High School: Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Before Brown: Competed in soccer, ice hockey and lacrosse at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School … Named Dual-County League All-Star in lacrosse (2019) … Team captain in soccer … Received the MIP Award in soccer (2018) … Selected Scholar Athlete of the Year and CRLS Athletics Student Athlete of the Year in 2020 … Member of the National Honors Society … Achieved the First Honor Roll every semester … Named AP Statistics Student of the Quarter (spring 2018) … Commended Student … Member of the National Merit Program … Received the History Award for AP Comparative Government and Politics … AP Scholar with Distinction.
Why Brown?: "I loved the Open Curriculum and the range of opportunities available to students."

Nikki Lynch
Year: Freshman
Position: Center/Wing
Hometown: Lafayette, Calif.
High School: Miramonte
Before Brown: Competed in rugby, field hockey and volleyball at Miramonte High School … Played on Czech Women's National Field Hockey Team … Finished second in 2016 European Tournament with the Czech team … Named Best Goalie of the European Tournament … Also competed for the Pleasanton Cavaliers and SK Slavia Praha (Field Hockey) ... Received the Duke of Edinburgh Award - Bronze Level.
Why Brown?: "I chose Brown because of its great rugby program and the freedom it gives students to create their own path."

Macilee MacKenzie
Year: Freshman
Position: Back
Hometown: Cypress, Calif.
High School: Los Alamitos
Before Brown: Competed in rugby and soccer at Los Alamitos High School … Also competed for the Los Al Rugby Club, LAFC Slammers ECRL (soccer) and the CDA Slammers FC (soccer) ... Member of the 2019 National Cup Championship team (soccer) ... Achieved the honor roll ... Member of the National Honor Society ... AP Scholar.
Why Brown?: "I chose Brown because of the Open Curriculum."

Elizabeth Mahoney
Year: Freshman
Position: Loose Head Prop
Hometown: New Windsor, Md.
High School: Francis Scott Key
Before Brown: Competed in rugby, track & field, soccer and basketball at Francis Scott Key High School … Team captain for rugby, track & field and soccer … Named All-State in rugby … Selected WTTR Athlete of the Week … Received the Unsung Hero Award … Named All-County First Team for indoor and outdoor track & field … Four-time county champion in indoor track & field and two-time champion in outdoor … Also competed for West Carroll Marauders Rugby Club, Jr.Eagles Lacrosse, Maryland Wings Track Club, Westminster Surge Travel Soccer Club and the Westminster Soccer Association … Was an All-American Junior Olympian … Received the Eagle Pride Award, Science Department Award and the Principals Award … Class President … Member of the Academic Challenge County Championship team … Achieved the Honor Roll all four years.
Why Brown?: "I have been told for years how amazing the coaching staff was here at Brown and the academic freedom offered will allow me to explore my career options thoroughly before deciding on my future."

Emme Ohnmacht
Year: Freshman
Position: Scrumhalf, Flyhalf
Hometown: Delafield, Wis.
High School: Catholic Memorial
Before Brown: Competed in rugby at Catholic Memorial High School … Helped her team win the State Championship in 2017 and the Midwest Championship in 2018 … The team was also Girls High School National Champion Runner Up in 2018 and 2019 … Also competed for the Midwest Thunderbirds and WI All Stars ... Received the Principal's Award ... Achieved the Honor Roll.
Why Brown?: "I chose Brown because of coach Flores and the Open Curriculum. I wanted to study at a great school and also have the experience of competing at the college level in my favorite sport."

Jania Vandevoorde
Year: Freshman
Position: No. 8/Lock
Hometown: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
High School: Dubai American Academy
Before Brown: Competed in rugby 7s and figure skating Dubai American Academy … Also played for Abu Dhabi Harlequins Rugby, École Française de Rugby and Dubai Exiles Rugby … Named Most Valuable Player for Emirates Airline Dubai 7s in 2019 … Helped her team win the U19 7s Abu Dhabi Harlequins Junior Tournament in 2019 … Placed second at the U19 7s French Sunny Youth Festival (2019) … Finished third at the U19 Emirates Airline Dubai 7s and British School Al Khubairat 7s in 2019 … Achieved Academic High Honors with Distinction (2014-21) … Received the Teacher's Choice Award: GEMS American Academy Arts Festival (2019) … Received the GEMS American Academy Certificate of Excellence: in Excellence in the Classroom, the Stellar Writer Award and Superior Speaker in 2019 … Awarded the KenKen Mathematics Puzzle Championship: top 5% in the nation (2017) … Received the Honorable Mention Award: GEMS American Academy Energy Fair (2017).
Why Brown?: "I attended the Brown Rugby Camp in August 2018 and fell in love with Brown. Since then, it has been my dream school. Brown allows me to continue my academic and athletic careers simultaneously, and at high levels. It also promotes collaboration and having a genuine love for learning."

Maddie Verity
Year: Freshman
Position: Lock/Back Row
Hometown: Natick, Mass.
High School: Natick
Before Brown: Competed in ski racing at Natick High School … Three-time MVP ... Two-time team captain … National Merit Scholar.
Why Brown?: "I chose Brown for the flexible Open Curriculum and for its easygoing but engaged culture."

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