On February 4, Allena Jaworski signed her National Letter of Intent to Liberty University, promising to compete with their field hockey program.
Jaworski has been playing field hockey for seven years, since she was in fourth grade. She started through the LOUYA recreational sports program.
When Jaworski become involved in field hockey for the first time, she was the goalie. She has been ever since, and she excels in the position.
“I lost Rock-Paper-Scissors, which is why I turned out to be a goalkeeper,” Jaworski said.
Her coach at Linganore High School and Warhawks Field Hockey Club, McKenzie McCall, is glad she did.
“Liberty University is getting not only an elite goalkeeper but a competitor, a leader and a teammate who understands what it means to commit to something bigger than yourself,” McCall said.
While deciding where her future would start, Jaworski said it depended on where she felt the most comfortable. Jaworski explained why she made the decision to attend Liberty University.
“I just felt like a sense of belonging once I got there, and everybody was so nice and encouraging, and it really checked all the boxes for me,” Jaworski said.
“Allena is a leader,” McCall said. “She leads with her voice, her effort and her example.”
McCall and Jaworski shared similar favorite memories from Jaworski’s career. In both highlights, Jaworski’s talent shone through under pressure.
“What truly sets Allena apart is how she shows up in the biggest moments,” McCall said. “In both the semifinal and state finals this year, when the pressure was at its highest, Allena stepped up with penalty stroke saves that absolutely changed the momentum of the game.”
Jaworski’s favorite memory reflects what kind of a player she is.
“My favorite memory is winning the U 14 regionals club championship in shootouts,” Jaworski said.
Jaworski’s parents Brandon and Erica shared a different perspective. It was not just the championships that were memorable for them; they said their favorite, happiest memories were of every game, every second watching their daughter have fun excelling at the sport she loves.
Being a student athlete can be hard, but Jaworski feels she has it figured out.
“I really follow my calendar to a T, so I know exactly what I need to be studying and just really holding myself accountable,” Jaworski said about how she balances her responsibilities to both academics and athletics.
Her parents believe Jaworski has been doing very well balancing her life as well.
“She took that head on and handled that entirely and completely on her [own], and she’s done a great job,” Jaworski’s dad, Eric, said. “She’s always understood academics [come] before athletics.”
Jaworski believes that her time at Linganore and playing field hockey on Linanore’s team has helped her grow as an athlete and as a student.
“So many teachers [were] encouraging me…[this] has really prepared me for college-level work and then being able to play on the Linganore field hockey team at such a high level,” Jaworski said.
Jaworski earned many accomplishments during her time playing on the Linganore Lancers’ girls field hockey team. Not only did she win the state championship with her team in 2025, but she was named Maryland Defensive Player of the Year for her 2025 season. According to McCall, this was “an incredible honor, and one that was absolutely earned.”
McCall shared that she and the rest of the team are grateful for the time they got to spend with Jaworski and are excited to see what she does next.
“Once a part of this program, you are always a part of this program,” McCall said. “We can’t wait to cheer you on [to] the next level. Congratulations!”
Jaworski will be attending Liberty University on an athletic scholarship. She is majoring in mechanical engineering and plans to pursue a career in that field.
“I hope to pursue something in the aerospace field and work in national defence,” Jaworski said.
In addition to being a standout goalie, McCall also made sure to point out what a great teammate Jaworski was throughout her field hockey career.
