Senior Teagan Moroney was named the second Athlete of the Week in the 2025-26 school year, cementing her place as one of the girls field hockey team’s top contributors, with the second-most goals and assists.
Her standout moment came against Oak Park River Forest High School, where she earned the first hat trick of her high school field hockey career, scoring three goals in a single game. After Oak Park River Forest tied the game 1-1 in the second quarter, Teagan immediately responded with a goal less than two minutes later. “Our team worked together to get the ball up, and I got a lucky touch on it,” Teagan said.
That goal was merely the beginning. She followed it up with two more, sealing a crucial win for the Romans. “One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned from playing sports is how important it is to trust the people around you,” she said. “That trust shows up in big plays, comebacks, and just little moments that shift the game.” Her confidence in her teammates allowed her skills to flourish throughout the game.
Her dominant performance in the field hockey team’s first five games earned her the Athlete of the Week. “I was very happy, but I was surprised [to find out I was Athlete of the Week],” she said. “I knew that it may have been a good game for me, but I am not the … standout player on the team.”
Teagan started field hockey later than most of her teammates. “I started playing field hockey my summer going into freshman year,” she said. “It has been such a good experience, and I wouldn't trade it for anything.”
Her growth has skyrocketed since first picking up a stick. “Every time I step onto the field, I'm learning something new, not just about the sports but about myself and my teammates,” she said. “I love to see how much we all have grown since the start of the season.”
Teagan’s natural athleticism and prior experience in other sports helped her adjust quickly. Before high school, Teagan focused mainly on soccer. “Playing club soccer most of my life taught me so much about work ethic and being a team player, which I have carried into every other sport I have played since,” she said. “It built my foundation and helped me grow into the athlete I am now.”
Although Teagan no longer plays soccer, she continues to shine on the field hockey turf, is also a starter on the girls basketball team, and is a state qualifier in track and field. “I have gotten to see the different dynamics of every team, and they each have their own unique bonds that I adore,” she said. “My favorite part about being on teams is the different people I have become friends with, and connecting with people I may never have prior to playing [the sport].”
Excelling in three different sports is no easy feat. “Each sport pushes me in a different way and reminds me how much I love to compete and grow,” Teagan said.
For Teagan, sports are about more than just competition; they are about connection. “I have met some of my best friends from each of my sports,” she said, “and all of our memories and experiences really taught me how much a team can feel like family.”
