Skidmore College Athletics

Field hockey All-American in 1997 and 1998 (the first All-American in Skidmore Field Hockey history), Heather Mitchell '99 graduated as Skidmore's all-time leading scorer with 50 goals and 30 assists for 130 points. She continues to hold claim to second place holder of that title. Mitchell led Skidmore's Women's Field Hockey Team to its first National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III Tournament appearance in 1998. A three-time All-Region player, she was named Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Field Hockey Player of the Year in 1998.
 
 Mitchell, who also played four seasons of basketball, garnered basketball all-conference honors in 1999. She was 1999 recipient of the Skidmore College Senior Athlete Award. Mitchell's leadership helped move the field hockey program into the national spotlight. Since she led the team to its first NCAA event in 1998, the program has played in five of the last six NCAA Tournaments.