WASHINGTON, Pa. --  In conjunction with the Women's Sports Foundation, Wednesday, Feb. 3 marks the 35th Annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day (NGWSD). 

The annual celebration inspires girls and women to play and be active, to realize their full power. This year, with the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization recognizes more than ever the importance of staying mentally and physically healthy during challenging times.​ The organization invites those to safely celebrate NGWSD in your community and to join the Women's Sports Foundation as they Lead Her Forward in 2021.

We asked a few W&J student-athletes their thoughts on National Girls & Women in Sports Day, what it means to be a student-athlete at W&J and a role model for younger athletes. 


Hannah Johnston - Women's Basketball & Women's Soccer - Senior - East Freedom, Pa. 




Ashley Kovel - Volleyball and Women's Track & Field - Junior - Everett, Pa.




Brooke McCleester - Softball - Senior - Johnstown, Pa. 




Alexis Tomassini - Volleyball - Junior - Gettysburg, Pa.



Alie Seto - Women's Basketball and Women's Track & Field - Senior - Allison, Pa.




Clara Sherwood - Women's Lacrosse - Junior - Indiana, Pa.