LEWISTOWN — Mifflin County High School has turned to one of its own to guide the future of its field hockey program. Coletta Beeler, a 2021 graduate of MCHS and a four-year collegiate player, has been named the new head coach for the Huskies.

For Beeler, the position represents both a homecoming and an opportunity to give back to the sport that shaped her life.

“This sport has been a huge part of my life for many years and I am more than excited to step into this position, said Beeler, who played at Division I Central Michigan. “I graduated from Mifflin County High School in 2021 and continued playing at the collegiate level for four years. I look forward to getting to know everyone and can’t wait to see everyone at the booster club meeting.”

Families will have their first chance to meet Beeler at 5:30 p.m. today during a booster club meeting in the high school commons area.

The meeting is open to families of players entering grades 9 through 12 next season. In addition to welcoming the new coach, the booster club will discuss summer camp plans and fundraising efforts for the upcoming season.

Beeler steps into the role at a time when the program is also preparing to host its annual spring field hockey clinic for younger athletes. The clinic, open to girls in kindergarten through sixth grade, will be held at Kish Bank Field at Donald M. Chapman Stadium on April 11, April 18, April 25, May 2 and May 9 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The cost is $75 per player, with a $10 discount for multiple players from the same household.

The clinic serves as an important introduction to the sport and helps build the foundation for future Huskies. For Beeler, it also offers an early opportunity to connect with the broader field hockey community and inspire young athletes who may one day join the high school roster.

As she prepares for her first season at the helm, Beeler said she is eager to bring her experience, energy and love for the game back to the program that launched her own playing career.

“This program means a lot to me,” she said. “I’m excited to get started and ready to give back to it.”

Last season, the Huskies won their first four games then ran into trouble. After dropping 10 in a row, Mifflin County won two games then closed out the season with two losses to finish at 6-12.

Mifflin County also enjoyed its first season on turf at the brand-new Husky Multi-Sports Complex.

With a new coach, an active booster club and a growing youth pipeline, Mifflin County field hockey enters the spring with renewed momentum.