Avery Doran

Class:
Freshman
Position:
Attack
Height:
5-8
Hometown:
Wilton, Conn.
High School:
The Hotchkiss School

2025: Appeared in all 17 games, scored 23 goals while dishing out 24 assists. Was named the No. 19 Impact Freshman by IL Women. Recorded five or more points in a six-game stretch from Mar. 22 to Apr. 12. Tallied seven or more points on two separate occasions. Found the back of the net a career-high four times at Dartmouth (Apr. 12).

Before Brown: Accumulating 190 goals over four seasons at the Hotchkiss School, Avery’s 21 goals as a freshman earned her Rookie of the Year. She was named All-NEPSAC Honorable Mention (2022), a Western New England All-Star (2022), a NEPSAC All-Star (2023), NEPSAC First Team (2023), The Kelly Stone Lacrosse Prize Winner (2024), and All-NEPSAC (2024). Recipient of The Edwards Prize, established in 1925 by Mrs. Emma Robbins, in memory of her son George Witfield Edwards II, the prize is awarded annually to a member of the lower ] class who is distinguished in the work of the year for scholarship, athletics, and school spirit.

Avery also played on the Haudenosaunee U16 and U18 teams while playing in the American Selects Team and winning a championship (2021, 2022). In 2022, Avery was the Tournament MVP of the World Lacrosse Festival and a member of the World Women’s 6’s Haudenosaunee Team. In 2023, Avery was an AU All-American.

Why Brown: Brown has offered me a balanced and nurturing environment where I am able to become the best version of myself. I have been able to explore such a wide variety of classes and tailor my academic experience to best fit my individual needs and interests. Brown Athletics has allowed me to become a better athlete, both physically and mentally, and has surrounded me with incredible people that continue to learn from each other everyday.