Thursday, February 28, 2013

Athlete Profile: Lily Christensen


By Bailey Swiggett

Lily Christensen, senior at Darien High School, has been skating since she was in 5th grade. She began her competitive hockey career in 6th grade and has continued to show a passion and love for the sport of ice hockey.

Throughout Christensen’s high school career, she has played defense and has loved it! “I love playing hockey because it’s such a different sport,” says Christensen. The different group of people, close bond with all of her teammates, and love for the sport in general are all reasons why she loves playing ice hockey.

This year, the girl’s hockey team won FCIAC for the second time in school history. “I knew that we were capable of winning,” says Christensen, who was awarded MVP of the tournament. The game was close, but in the end they took the win against New Canaan, with a final score of 3-4.

Christensen stands as an inspiration to those younger than her. She has served as captain both her junior and senior years and was voted onto the FCIAC First Team last year. Her hard work and dedication to the sport of that she is someone to look up to as both an athlete and a leader. Her team and DHS wish her the best as she continues her hockey career at Miami University. 

Photo caption: Christensen clears the puck in the FCIAC final
Photo credit: Darien Athletic Foundation

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