JUlia Cephas: Star on and off the field

Girls Varsity Field Hockey player, Julia Cephas 28’, is tied as this year's highest scorer so far this fall 2024 season. Cephas has an estimated 12 goals and 8 assists within the last 2 months. The 2024 Field Hockey team has been extremely successful and has had one of the best years in North Cross Field Hockey history.  

Field Hockey is 10-5 and have jumped from their rank in the state as 9th in the 2023 season to 6th and are currently sitting in 7th place in the state poll, which means that they are invited to play in the state tournament, as the top 8 are invited. This hasn’t happened in 8-10 years making this an outstanding achievement. 

They last won the BRAC Conference Titles in 2012 and 2014 and are going back the night of Halloween to try and redefend their title 10 years later. Field Hockey last went to the State tournament in 2016 and best result ever at State was in 2014 when they lost in the State Finals.  

This season Field Hockey beat their first ranked opponent Foxcroft (by a score of 2-0) since returning as a varsity program last year. The top 8 teams go to which means they are invited to play in the state tournament.. Field Hockey is 10-5 and has qualified for. 

Julia has been a part of the field hockey team since 6th grade and plays center right forward. Ever since the beginning of her Field hockey career, Cephas has been a key player and notably hard worker. Cephas success is certainly not without effort. Cephas intensity paired with her unwavering commitment to her sport is truly unmatched. The passion within her movement on the field is truly mind blowing to watch. Cephas meticulously moves the ball both skillfully and audaciously making her a crucial player on the team. In fact, Cephas moves so fast and stealthily, it is often hard to keep up with where she is on the field when watching. 

Varsity Field Hockey coach Andrea Carter says “Julia is a tremendous athlete who has great speed, possesses the ball well, and has the ability to shoot both quickly and to space. She's an offensive spark who plays beyond her years. Julia's work ethic matches her talent, and you can find her before and after practice in front of a cage taking shots. Her amazing play, work ethic, and tenacity on the field have been an incredible asset to the team” 

Cephas not only is a star in her game, but also her character. Cephas is an amazing example of sportsmanship and a supportive teammate. Cephas is extremely competitive but beautifully balances her ambition with integrity showcasing her honor both on and off the field.

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