University of Richmond Athletics
2023 Field Hockey Roster
Derr, Alexa

Jersey Number 18
Alexa Derr
- Position:
- Midfield
- Height:
- 5-2
- Class:
- Sophomore
- High School:
- Palmyra Area High
- Hometown:
- Palmyra, Pa.
Bio
2024 Season (Junior):
2023 Season (Sophomore):
2022 Season (Freshman):
Prep:
Started in every game as a four-year varsity letter winner for Palmyra Area High Field Hockey program, where she is a member of the 100-point club (50 goals, 29 assists) and 12th all-time in points scored in Palmyra Area High program history … served as senior captain … a three-time Pennsylvania AA First Team All-State, Mid-Penn Conference First Team All-Star and two-time Penn Live First Team All-Star … selected as a MAX Field Hockey Class of 2022 Top 50 Players and a 2022 recipient of the Lebanon Kiwanis Club Scholar Athlete Award winner … helped the Palmyra Area High program to a 2020 Pennsylvania AA State title, and runner-up state finishes in 2018 and 2019 … two-time Pennsylvania District III Championships (2020, 2019) and a runner-up finish in 2018 … with the Alley Cats Field Hockey club team: selected for the National Futures Championship/Nexus Championship (2021, 2019, 2018), the U16 Starts & Stripes games (2019), a silver medalist in the 2019 U16 AAU Junior Olympic games, as well as a two-time U19 National Indoor Tournament Pool Champions (2020, 2021) and a third-place finish at the 2019 U19 Disney Showcase.
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Personal:
Daughter of Steve and Heather Derr … has an older sister Alyssa … active member in Palmyra Area High Key Club and volunteered with Susquehanna Service Dogs.
- Started as a center back or wing in all 19 contests
- Finished the season fifth on the team in scoring with eight points on six assists and one goal
- Scored her first goal of the season against La Salle (Oct. 4)
- Also tallied two assists at La Salle to cap a career-high four point game
- Collected a defensive save against James Madison
2023 Season (Sophomore):
- Made 12 starts in 18 appearances, moving to defense
- Finished the season with four points with a goal and two assists
- Tallied first collegiate points with an assist against James Madison and a second at UC Davis
- Scored first collegiate goal with a the over-time game-winner at Davidson
2022 Season (Freshman):
- Played in 12 contests for the Spiders in her first season in the midfield
Prep:
Started in every game as a four-year varsity letter winner for Palmyra Area High Field Hockey program, where she is a member of the 100-point club (50 goals, 29 assists) and 12th all-time in points scored in Palmyra Area High program history … served as senior captain … a three-time Pennsylvania AA First Team All-State, Mid-Penn Conference First Team All-Star and two-time Penn Live First Team All-Star … selected as a MAX Field Hockey Class of 2022 Top 50 Players and a 2022 recipient of the Lebanon Kiwanis Club Scholar Athlete Award winner … helped the Palmyra Area High program to a 2020 Pennsylvania AA State title, and runner-up state finishes in 2018 and 2019 … two-time Pennsylvania District III Championships (2020, 2019) and a runner-up finish in 2018 … with the Alley Cats Field Hockey club team: selected for the National Futures Championship/Nexus Championship (2021, 2019, 2018), the U16 Starts & Stripes games (2019), a silver medalist in the 2019 U16 AAU Junior Olympic games, as well as a two-time U19 National Indoor Tournament Pool Champions (2020, 2021) and a third-place finish at the 2019 U19 Disney Showcase.
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Personal:
Daughter of Steve and Heather Derr … has an older sister Alyssa … active member in Palmyra Area High Key Club and volunteered with Susquehanna Service Dogs.
Spider Field Hockey Post Game with Clara Larripa and Olivia Eusanio
Friday, September 19
Field Hockey Highlights vs. Lock Haven
Friday, September 19
Field Hockey Ready for Conference Play
Thursday, September 18
Field Hockey postgame with HC Martu Loncarica
Friday, September 12