College Notebook: Arundel grad skippers Stevenson hockey

Stevenson University field hockey coach Kathy Railey calls goalkeeper Kara Zimmerman "The Skipper." That's because the sophomore standout is a take-charge type and has become the unquestioned leader of the defense.

"Kara is very vocal. She's always calling out orders whether directing the defense or encouraging the offense," Railey said.

When it comes to being the last line of defense, Zimmerman handles her own business fairly well. The Arundel High graduate piled up 123 saves in 20 games this season, second-highest total in the Capital Athletic Conference. She also ranked fourth in the conference...