Paige Henry
THE DEPAW
It’s been an impressive four years for Paige Henry as a member of DePauw’s field hockey team. As a first-year, the forward shined scoring eight goals and collecting three assists. It wasn’t until her junior year that Henry really began to stand out. She poured in 20 goals in 2013 and led the Tigers all the way to the second round of the NCAA tournament. She capped her career with the Tigers this season recording 18 goals and seven assists as she tied her career-high with 43 points. Henry will finish here time at DePauw at fifth on the schools on the all-time scoring list.
The DePauw (TDP): I know it's tough, but what are your emotions after playing your final game for the Tigers?
Paige Henry (PH): I don't know if it hit me that it is fully over, and that there is no next year. As soon as the timer ran down in the Denison game, I couldn't believe that my senior year had just ended. But I know that me and the rest of the seniors have so incredibly much to be proud of and we are grateful for the amazing four years we have been able to be a Depauw Tiger.
TDP: Even with the early exit, you guys still finished with 16 wins. Do you think of this season as a success because of that total or a failure because the team didn't make it to the NCAA tournament?
PH: While the ending is definitely disappointing, a 16-3 record is still pretty good and we have a lot to be happy about. I think about the specific mistakes I made during the final game, but all we can do is focus on the positives and the great success and times we had before that day. As a team, we grew a lot from August to November and the strides we took were commendable.
TDP: What does it mean to you to finish your career 5th on DePauw's all-time scoring list?
PH: It is pretty cool, but honestly my goals should be attributed to the amazing players I have played with over the past four years. There has been some extremely talented people that have come through DePauw field hockey and credit should be given to them.
TDP: How honored are you to have been selected to compete in the NFHCA Division III senior game?
PH: I am so excited to represent DePauw and the Midwest in the Division III All-Star game. I can't wait to play one last game of my career and play the game I love with no added stress or pressure.
TDP: Even though you won't be here for it, what should fans expect out of DePauw field hockey in 2015?
PH: We have some talented young players that I know will step up to the plate next year. I know that they will work hard in the off season and be ready for revenge come next year. Can't wait to return to campus to support the team in years to come.