As a Freshman (2023):

  • One of two freshman to start all 15 games for Stanford
  • Helped lead the Cardinal to a shutout win over Vermont on Oct. 6
  • Tallied one defensive save on the year

Before Stanford

  • Recognized as top-50 recruit by Max Field Hockey
  • Two-time Junior Premier League MVP (2021, 2022)
  • Played on Nexus Stars and Stripes team, two-time participant at Nexus Championship tournament
  • All-State honoree in 2020 (HM), 2021 (second team) and 2022 (first team)
  • Four-time all-county selection, All-Mid-Atlantic second team twice
  • USA Today HSSA Field Hockey Watch List, Max Field Hockey Mid-Atlantic Region Player to Watch (2022)
  • Led River Hill to state semifinals in 2019, state championship game in 2021 and 2022
  • Guided her team to third place at the National Club Championships in 2023
  • Also lettered on soccer team, captained field hockey team in 2022

Personal

  • Parents are Chandra Nanjappa and Chitra Reddy
  • Has one brother, Anish
  • Brother, Anish, is on the cross country team at Columbia
Puja_Nanjappa_JPL_08132023_vOs2c
2023
Defense
5-0 / -