STANFORD, Calif. – The first incoming class under head coach Roz Ellis, Stanford field hockey has unveiled a deep and talented group of eight student-athletes that will join the program in the fall. Scout Butler, Kendall Dowd, Chantal Eiwanger, Daisy Ford, Bella Ganocy, Ella Ganocy, Anna Ghuliani and Tottie Taylor have signed national letters of intent to join the Cardinal program.
"I am thrilled with this 2022 class," said Ellis. "Each of our new players bring unique abilities and differences to our team, ranging from how they process, communicate, problem solve, play and contribute in the classroom. However, their passion to be a part of our squad was the same. We can't wait to get them back on campus in August and continue our growth."
The eight incoming players, listed below in detail, join a Cardinal program on the rise. Three Cardinal student-athletes earned All-America East accolades last season, while the entire roster earned a plethora of academic honors.
Scout Butler | D | 5-6 | London, England | Repton School
Before Stanford
- Part of England national team system, played for U16 and U18 teams
- U18 indoor and outdoor national champion in 2020 with Repton, previously won the U16 national title in 2019 (outdoors), with runner-up finishes in 2018 (outdoors) and 2019 (indoors)
- University of Birmingham Premier League first team in 2020
- Took the field for the Waterloo Ducks in Belgium in 2021
- Team captain at U18, U16 and U14 levels, also captained cricket team in 2021
- Also competed in cricket and fives
Personal
- Parents are Alexander and Helen Butler
- Has one sibling, Fred
Kendall Dowd | GK | 5-6 | Austin, Texas | St. Stephen's Episcopal School
Before Stanford
- Four-year letterwinner in field hockey, also lettered for soccer and lacrosse teams
- Captained field hockey team in 2021
- Led St. Stephen's to third place in 2018 conference tournament and fifth place in 2019 and 2021
- Named to 2020 NFHCA National Academic squad
- 2021 All-SPC conference selection
Personal
- Parents are Scott Dowd and Rebecca Traylor
- Has two siblings, Travis and Alex
- Brother, Travis, is a track and cross country athlete at Rice
- Has three cousins competing collegiately, two in soccer, Annaugh Madsen (Virginia) and Samara Dowd (VCU), and one in women's lacrosse, Rebecca Lee (George Mason).
- Mother, Rebecca, completed her residency and fellowship at Stanford
Chantal Eiwanger | M/F | 5-7 | North Vancouver, British Columbia | Sentinel Secondary School
Before Stanford
- Member of Field Hockey Canada's NextGen Program (Junior National Development Squad) since 2020
- Helped lead Sentinel Secondary's High School Team to the school's best ever result at the British Columbia High School Field Hockey Provincial Championship, finishing in 5th place (2021). Scored 12 out of the team's 13 goals in the tournament in 2021
- Selected to Field Hockey Canada's U16 Junior National Team for tour against USA's U16 Junior National Team at the Chula Vista Olympic Training Center (Feb. 2020)
- Two-time Canadian National Champion with BC Provincial Team (2018, 2019)
- Three-time selection to British Columbia Provincial Teams (2017, 2018, 2019)
- Member of the West Vancouver Field Hockey Club's Premier Team, which is mostly composed of current and past Canadian National Team and former Division I players (2020-22)
- West Vancouver team won 2022 Premier League Championship
Personal
- Parents are Dean and Michelle Eiwanger
- Has one sister, Lindsey
- Father, Dean, played football at the University of Saskatchewan, won Canadian national championship in 1990
Daisy Ford | GK | 5-6 | Harleston, England | Framlingham College
Before Stanford
- Part of England national team system, played for U16 and U18 teams
- Selected to Great Britain Elite Development Program team in 2022
- U18 Tier 1 National Hockey Champions in 2019-20. Placed third in U16 School Indoor National Hockey finals.
- U18 National Indoor finalist in 2018-19 and 2021-22
- Took second in U16 Club National Indoor Finals in 2019-20
- Plays club hockey for Harleston Magpies
- Vice-captain of Framlingham first team in 2021-22.
- Head Girl at school in 2021-22
- Also played on netball and cricket teams.
- Named netball team's trainer of the year in 2017, most improved player in 2018. Won 2021-22 county championship.
Personal
- Parents are Jeremy and Keri Ford
- Has three siblings, Loulou, Harry and Oliver
Bella Ganocy | M/F | 5-2 | Calabasas, California | Harvard-Westlake
Before Stanford
- Top-100 recruit in class of 2022 by Max Field Hockey
- Four-year field hockey letterwinner, also played on soccer and track teams
- Captained field hockey team as a senior.
- NFHCA All-America second team in 2021, only NFHCA All-Region selection from California
- Max Field Hockey Second Team All-American in 2021, on All-Region West/Midwest first team
- LAFHA Champions in 2018, 2019 and 2021
- Scored 40 goals with 15 assists as a senior. Had 67 goals in high school career
- Max Field Hockey West/Midwest Top-40 High School Players to Watch
- LAFHA Most Valuable Offensive Player in 2021, also first team honoree in 2020 and 2021. Second team and Rookie of the Year in 2018.
- Also won Division 1 CIF State Regional Championship and Mission League CIF Championship in 2021 with soccer team
- Selected to a plethora of national camps/games, including the Junior National RISE Selection Camp (2021), AAU Junior Olympics (2018, 2019), Stars and Stripes Elite Game (2021), Under Armour Game (2019). Three-time Nexus selection in 2018, 2019, 2021
Personal
- Parents are Kent and Heeshik Ganocy
- Twin sister, Ella, is on Stanford field hockey team
- Has one younger sister, Valentina
Ella Ganocy | M/F | 5-2 | Calabasas, California | Harvard-Westlake
Before Stanford
- Top-50 recruit in class of 2022 by Max Field Hockey
- Four-year field hockey letterwinner, also played on soccer and track teams
- Captained field hockey team as a senior.
- LAFHA All-League first team in 2018, 2019 and 2021. Rookie of the Year in 2018.
- LAFHA Champions in 2018, 2019 and 2021
- Max Field Hockey West/Midwest Top-40 High School Players to Watch
- Scored 26 goals with 13 assists in 2018 and 2019.
- Also won Division 1 CIF State Regional Championship and Mission League CIF Championship in 2021 with soccer team
- Selected to a plethora of national camps/games, including the Junior National RISE Selection Camp (2021, Alternate), AAU Junior Olympics (2019), Stars and Stripes Elite Game (2019, 2021), Under Armour Game (2019). Four-time Nexus selection (2017, 2018, 2019, 2021).
Personal
- Parents are Kent and Heeshik Ganocy
- Twin sister, Bella, is on Stanford field hockey team
- Has one younger sister, Valentina
Anna Ghuliani | D | 5-3 | Melbourne, Australia | Haileybury Girls College
Before Stanford
- APS Champions in field hockey in 2016, 2019 and 2021 for Haileybury
- Silver medalist with U18 Victorian state team at the 2021 national championships
- Gold medalists from 2018-20 for U18 Southern United at Indoor Club Championships
- Won 2019 gold medal with U16 Southern United Boys Pennant team
- APS All-Conference selection and captain in 2021
- Won Haileybury's Exceptional Achievement Award for Hockey in 2021. Team MVP in 2020 and 2021.
- Captained field hockey team in 2020 and 2021
- Also earned four junior and two senior honors in diving.
- Top-three finish in diving at APS finals each year she competed from 2016-21, APS Champions in 2019
Personal
- Parents are Deborah and Gurpreet Ghuliani
- Has one sibling, Georgia
Tottie Taylor | M | 5-6 | Butleigh, England | Millfield School
Before Stanford
- Selected for Futures Cup as a reserve and for the England national trials in 2021
- Won 2021 U18 Indoor School County Championships, runner-up in summer league
- Quarterfinalist in 2020 at U16 Indoor Club National Championship, won 2020 Internal Mixed League
- Quarterfinalist in 2019 U18 Indoor Club National Championship, won U16 regional indoor championship and U15 ISHC Hockey Cup.
- 2019 semifinalist of EH Cup U16 Indoor Schools National Championship.
- Won 2016 IAPS National Championship, semifinalist in 2017
- Won Rising Star Award at the U18 Cape Town Hockey Festival
- Also competed as a biathlete and triathlete, in fencing, modern tetrathlon and shooting and for cricket team
- UIPM World Tour Triathle Champion in Austria in 2016
- Top-10 finishes at 2016 World Triathle Championship, European Modern Triathle Championship and National Triathle Championship
- Team gold in 2015 National Biathlon Championship
- Won 2016 Lady Taverner's Indoor Cricket National Championship
- Represented Great Britain in biathlon and triathlon in 2014, 2015 and 2016. UIPM Biathlete silver medal in 2014, bronze in 2016
Personal
- Parents are Piers and Annelise Taylor