2023 Field Hockey Roster

Rachel Thetford
Jersey Number 22

Rachel Thetford

  • Height:
    5-6
  • Class:
    Sophomore
  • High School:
    Norfolk Academy
  • Hometown:
    Virginia Beach, Va.
  • Deals:

2024 (Junior)
Made seven starts across 16 appearances... Recorded five shots on the year, placing three on frame. 

2023 (Sophomore)
Appeared in every game with four starts during the 2023 season for Wake Forest… Recorded one goal with three shots and two shots-on-goal for a .667 shots-on-goal average. 
 
2022 (Freshman)
Appeared in 20 matches... Found back of net twice for four points... Scored first goal of collegiate career in Wake Forest's ACC victory versus Duke (Oct. 2)... Also scored in ACC Tournament versus Virginia (Nov. 2)... Attempted five of six shots were on goal. 

High School
Selected as 2021 NFHCA All American, Second Team…Named 2021 VISAA Division I State Player of the Year…Received VISAA All-State First Team, All-TCIS First Team, TCIS Tournament MVP, NFHCA South All-Region Team, Virginian Pilot All-Tidewater First Team and MAX Field Hockey All Mid-Atlantic Region First Team accolades…Selected for U-19 Stars and Stripes at 2022 NEXUS Championship…Won USA Field Hockey National Futures Championship and Nexus Championship Selection (2018-2022)...Earned 12 varsity letters in field hockey, indoor track and soccer. 

Personal
Daughter of Harry and Liza Thetford…Born on Feb. 20, 2004.

Sept. 27, 2025: Coach Jake Dickert Postgame Press Conference Following Game vs. Georgia Tech
Sunday, September 28
Wake Forest Football | Georgia Tech Trailer
Friday, September 26
Football Media Availability (9/24/25)
Wednesday, September 24
Football Media Availability (9/23/25)
Tuesday, September 23