The Worthington City Council recognized a group of young athletes who have accomplished what no other Ohio high school field hockey program has ever done: win four consecutive state championships.
Mayor Scott Holmes presented Resolution 46-2025 to the Thomas Worthington High School field hockey team, recognizing their unprecedented achievement. The ceremony brought together players, coaches, school administrators, and proud family members who packed the council chambers.
A Dynasty Defined by Dominance
The statistics from this year's state tournament tell the story of a team in a class of their own. The Cardinals outscored their five tournament opponents by a combined 23-1, with the lone goal against coming in the championship game against Upper Arlington. They outshot opponents 73-11 across those five games and finished the season with a 22-1 record.
Mayor Holmes noted the team's exceptional strength of schedule rating of 13.3—far exceeding any other team in the area, with the next highest at just 10.9.
Excellence Beyond the Field
Perhaps equally impressive is the team's commitment to academic excellence. Mayor Holmes highlighted that 21 of the 23 players on this year's roster were recognized as scholar athletes at Thomas Worthington High School.
"Not only are they working really hard, practicing really hard, and dedicated to their teammates and their coaches, but they're getting it done in the classroom," Holmes noted. "Which means that is something to be prized and valued."
Three team members earned First Team All-Ohio honors, with several others receiving state, league, and team awards throughout the season.
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A Coach for the Ages
Head Coach Terri Simonetti-Frost has now led Thomas Worthington to nine state championships, building one of the most dominant programs in Ohio high school sports history. Her teams have appeared in 21 consecutive regional finals dating back to 2005.
Coach Simonetti-Frost told council this championship run was the toughest of her 27 seasons at Thomas Worthington.
"We said from the get-go that we were the only team, that we were the only ones who could beat us," she said. "And they chose not to beat us. And we won."
She described the championship game against Upper Arlington as a nail-biter until a timeout with about eight minutes remaining. "I said, go execute this corner. Have fun," she recalled. "They went. And it's a beautiful goal."
Reflecting on the team's bond, Coach Simonetti-Frost added: "If you were to ask anybody about this group, they're gonna tell you it's not about the hard work but about the sisterhood that they created. And they're always going to be my family."
Community Pride
Council Member Katy Brewer, who played field hockey at Whetstone High School, spoke to the coach's broader impact on the sport in Central Ohio.
"I've been watching you coach for 22 years, and it's a lot better on this side than on the side when I went to Whetstone and had to play against you," Brewer said. "You really do make field hockey a way of life... You really cultivate the program in Central Ohio, and field hockey is very lucky to have you."
Council President Rachael Dorothy encouraged the student-athletes to carry the lessons from their championship journey forward: "Something I want to also hopefully have you think about in the future is stepping into leadership, making sure that you support one another throughout life, asking for mentors as you go throughout life."
The resolution passed unanimously.