For the past two seasons, Katlin Conroy has played a large role in the success of the Southern Regional High School field hockey program. She wields a big stick, for sure, and was one of the leaders for a squadthat broke a single-season record for victories this fall.

But now with her high school career behind her, Conroy’s next move up the proverbial ladder is NCAA Division I. And for that, the Southern senior is heading west – but not too far west -and north – but not too far north.

“It was an easy pick for me to make,” said Conroy, who on Nov.