2025:
- Fourth year member of the program, received her fourth varsity letter
- Played in 13 games, scoring 1 goal
- Had no assists, 4 ground balls, and caused 1 turnover
2024:
-Third year member of the program, received third varsity letter
-Appeared in 18 games starting 13
-Recorded 4 goals and 5 assists for a total of 9 points
-Had 28 ground balls, 9 draw controls, and caused 12 turnovers
2023: Returning sophomore defender/midfielder appeared in 13 matches in a starting role…credited with 14 ground balls and 6 caused turnovers… on April 18 against Rhode Island College, she recorded 3 ground balls and 1 caused turnover…
Before Eastern: Member of field hocking, diving, and lacrosse teams… in lacrosse, won team’s freshman MVP award… as a senior, received Athlete of the Week honors from Record-Journal and was awarded Offensive MVP...
PERSONAL: born
Claire Riccitielli- Pestana October 8, 2003…
Parents: Brenda and Joe…
Major: Physical Education…
Career plans: Physical Education Teacher or Health Teacher…
Residence: Wallingford, CT…
CLAIRE...REVEALED
Your pre-game ritual: Putting on eye black in the locker room
Personal goal for the season: WIN A CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!!!!!!!!
Your most overused phrase: Mind if I?
If you could describe yourself in one word, it would be: Goofy
Biggest waste of money: It’s definitely not Chipotle
Biggest adjustment to college life: I have no money
If you were to choose a superpower what would it be?: Mind-reading
Biggest crisis facing the world: My friend John
Your hidden talent: Can solve a Rubik’s cube
Job you consider the hardest or worst to do for a living: The President
If you could meet anyone, who would it be?: Harry Styles and/or George Washington
What could you give a 30 minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation?: A biography of Dr. Daniel Switchenko
What are you most grateful for?: My family and friends
What dumb accomplishment are you most proud of?: I have a lot of victory royale’s on Fortnite
