WILLIAMSBURG, Va. - William & Mary head field hockey coach Tess Ellis announced the addition of eight student-athletes to the Tribe roster for the 2026 season.
 
The list includes a pair of transfers in graduate student defender Kate Longo (Charlotte, N.C. / The Hill School (Pa.) / Indiana) and junior midfielder Caitlin Wong  (Auckland, New Zealand / St. Cuthbert's College / Boston University) and six incoming freshmen - midfielder/forward Hailey Haynes (Bear, Del. / Caravel Academy), midfielder/defender Hayden Haynes (Bear, Del. / Caravel Academy), midfielder/defender Lauren McManus (Sterling, Va. / Potomac Falls), midfielder/defender Sam Legge (Elkridge, Md. / Long Reach), midfielder/defender Emilia Rubel (Buenos Aires, Argentina / Riverwood International Charter School), and midfielder Callia Uviedo (Annandale, Va. / Annandale).
 
Here is a look at the Tribe's 2026 Incoming Class:
 
Hailey Haynes 
Midfielder/Forward
5-3
Bear, Del. / Caravel Academy

Prep
A three-time First Team All-State Selection (2023, 2024, 2025) … Selected to the First Team All-Conference on three occasions (2023, 2024, 2025) … Named to the NFHCA High School Watch List … Selected to the Max Field Hockey All-Region Second Team (2025) … Tallied 133 points on 48 goals and 37 assists during her career … As a senior, enjoyed her best season with 40 points on 13 goals and 14 assists … Ranked #4 in the state as a player, per DE Online in 2025  … Started every games (83) of her high school career … Won back-to-back State Championships at Caravel in girls soccer in 2024 and 2025 … Played for club team Delaware Sharks for seven years … Helped the program qualify for NCCs twice (U16- 2023, U19- 2024) and the National Indoor Tournament six times … Served as the Class Vice President at Caravel … Named to the Founder's Honor Roll for eight straight years … A NHS members, tour guide for prospective students and their families, participated in Yearbook club, and accompanied choirs on piano.
 
Personal
Daughter of Leslie Haynes and Stephanie Piraino-Haynes … Twin sister, Hayden, is a member of the Tribe's class of 2030 as well and plays field hockey … Enjoys long walks with sisters and her dog Hazel, tanning, reading, going to the beach, and spending time with family … Has played the piano for over 10 years.
 
Hayden Haynes 
Midfielder/Defender
5-4
Bear, Del. / Caravel Academy
 
Prep
Named an NFHCA Second Team Regional All-American in 2024 … A three-time First Team All-State selection (2023, 2024, 2025) … Ranked #5 in the state as a player, per DE Online in 2025 … A three-time First Team All-Conference Selection (2023, 2024, 2025) … Selected as an NFHCA Preseason Player to Watch in 2025 … Totaled 39 points on 13 goals and 13 assists over her high school career … A five-year letterwinner/starter for Caravel Academy Field Hockey (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) … Won back-to-back State Championships at Caravel in girls soccer in 2024 and 2025 … Played for club team Delaware Sharks for seven years … Helped the program qualify for NCCs twice (U16- 2023, U19- 2024) and the National Indoor Tournament six times … Named to Max Field Hockey Top 150 Watchlist for 2026 … A U21 Nexus athlete in 2025 after being a U18 alternate in 2024 … Served as the Class of 2026 Secretary for Caravel Student Government … Editor of the Yearbook Committee … A NHS member, a Caravel Tour Guide for prospective students and a piano accompaniment for Caravel choirs and graduation …  Named to the Founder's Honor Roll for eight straight years.
 
Personal
Daughter of Leslie Haynes and Stephanie Piraino-Haynes … Twin sister, Hailey, is a member of the Tribe's class of 2030 as well and plays field hockey … Enjoys walking, going to the beach, reading, working, coaching youth field hockey, hanging with friends, trying new restaurants, and swimming in the pool.
 
Sam Legge
Midfielder/Defender
5-5
Elkridge, Md. / Long Reach
 
Prep
A two-time FHCAMD All-State selection, including taking home second team honors in 2024 … Named the Howard County Player of the Year in 2025 along with being to the Baltimore Sun All-Metro First Team and the Washington Post All-Met Second Team … Finished her career ranked second in career points in Howard County history with 239 Points on 83 Goals and 73 Assists … A three-time First Team All-Howard County selection in the midfield … Named Second Team All-Met by the Baltimore Sun in 2024 … Tallied 92 points on 34 goals and 24 assists as a senior … During her junior campaign, recorded 72 points on 22 goals and 28 assists … In 2023, was named to the NFHCA High School Watch List and voted Team MVP by her coaches … Earned Second Team All-Howard County honors as a freshman in 2022 … Played on Alpha Field Hockey Club … Served as the captain of both the indoor and outdoor teams and won a silver medaled at U19 NITs in 2025 … Named MAX Field Hockey Class of 2026 Watch List Player … Took part in the MAX Field Hockey Top 150 National Player Invitational … Played in the NEXUS Championship in 2022, 2023, and 2025 … Competed in AAU Junior Olympics in 2022 … Played lacrosse at Long Reach as well and was named Second Team All-Country and voted team MVP in 2025 … Served as a mentor in National Honor Society … Was a member of Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society, Rho Kappa (Social Studies) Honor Society, Student Government Association, Class Council 2026, and the Pink Ribbon Club … Received AP Scholar with Distinction in 2025 … Earned the AP Scholar Award in 2024 …Recognized with the Good Sports Award from the Howard County Parks and Recreation in 2024
 
Personal
Daughter of Ryan and Kristen Legge … Father, Ryan, played both football and baseball at McDaniel College for four years … Cousin, AJ, played football at Davidson for four years … Uncle, Eric King, played football at Richmond and went on to play in the NFL for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Seattle Seahawks … Enjoys spending time with friends and family, reading, traveling, going to concerts, and being outdoors.
 
Kate Longo
Graduate Student
Defender
5-3
Charlotte, N.C. / The Hill School (Pa.) / Indiana
 
At Indiana University (2023-25)
Named a Big Ten Distinguished Scholar during her each of her final two years … Appeared in 14 games over her final two seasons with the Hoosiers … Saw action in 12 matches in 2025 and recorded an assist at Miami (Ohio) (10/13) ... Named to the NFHCA National Academic Squad in 2023, 2024, and 2025 … Earned Academic All-Big Ten Honors in 2024 and 2025 … Named an NFHCA Scholar of Distinction in 2025.

Prep
Named First Team All-State in 2021 and 2022 … Was named to the First Team All-South and Mid-Atlantic regions in 2022 … Named first team all-conference all four years of her high school career …  Her club team finished in second place at the 2023 U19 NITs, third place at the 2023 Nexus Championship and fourth place at the 2022 RCC … Earned numerous academic honors - National Honor Society member, Seal of Biliteracy for Spanish, AP Scholar Award, and Head of School Honor Roll.
 
Personal
Daughter of Aaron and Emily Longo … Has one brother, Ben.
 
Lauren McManus
Midfielder/Defender
5-5
Sterling, Va. / Potomac Falls
 
Prep
Named to the All-State First Team in 2025 … Tallied 17 goals and seven assists during her senior campaign … Named to the Washington Post All-Met Second Team in 2025 … Selected as the Potomac District Player of the Year during her senior year … A three-time All-District and All-Region selection (2023, 2024, 2025) … Twice named high school MVP in 2023 and 2024 … Named First Team All-Loudoun County in 2025 … As a freshman, was a Second Team All-District pick and the rookie of the year for her high school … Totaled 114 points on 45 goals and 24 assists over her high school career … Began playing field hockey at the age of 6 … Participated in National Indoor Tournament from 2019-23 and 2025, including winning an NIT Championship in 2021 … Participated in RCC/NCC from 2021-25, including a regional championships in 2022 … A NCC Participant in 2021, 2022, and 2025 … Took part in the USAFH NEXUS U16 Championship in 2023 … Was a U18 Championship alternate in 2024 and 2025 … Named to MAX Field Hockey Top 100 Class of 2026 … A member of National English Honor Society, Morgan's Message, Key Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Health 2 Hearts officer, and Open Heart at Potomac Falls.
 
Personal
Daughter of Aaron McManus and Karin Daniels … Enjoys pre-game Hairstyling, manicuring, reading books, spending time with friends and family, going shopping, going to the beach, and is an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan.
 
Emilia Rubel
Midfielder/Defender
5-6
Buenos Aires, Argentina / Riverwood International Charter School
 
Prep
Played for Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima de Buenos Aires (GEBA) for nine years prior to moving to the United States … Lived in Atlanta, Ga., after coming to the United States … Despite Georgia not having high school field hockey, was named to MAX Field Hockey Class of 2026 Top 100 … Took part in the MAX Field Hockey Class of 2026 Top 150 National Player Invitational … Was a U18 Regional NEXUS Selection in 2024 and 2025 … A NEXUS Championship Selection in 2021 (U14), 2022 (U14), and 2023 (U16) … Named to the Atlanta Fall Adult League All-Star Team in 2022 … Competed in the AAU Junior Olympic Selection (Winston-Salem, N.C.) in 2022 … Captained the Atlanta FHC U16 and U19 … Served as the captain of the Atlanta FHC High School Varsity Team for five years … Served as an athletic trainer for the football team at Riverwood International for three seasons … Named to Principal's List all four years of high school … A IB Diploma candidate … Selected for the 2025 Governor's Honors Program … Served as a Riverwood ambassador.
 
Personal
Daughter of Ivan Federico Rubel and Gabriela Cohen … Sister, Catalina, played field hockey at Lafayette from 2022-26 … Enjoys spending time with friends and family, spending time with animals, especially her cat Chimuchurri, reading, watching shows, trying new foods, and generally just being outside.
 
Callia Uviedo 
Midfielder
5-5
Annandale, Va. / Annandale
 
Prep
A three-time Washington Post All-Met selection, including earning second team honors as a senior … Named to the 2025 MAX Field Hockey preseason top 40 players to watch as a senior … A three-time All-State selection, including back-to-back first team honors  in 2024 and 2025 … Tallied 72 points on 29 goals and 14 assists as a junior and 90 points on 39 goals and 12 assists as a senior … Named the Player of the Year in the Occoquan Region during both her junior and senior season … A four-time National District Player of the Year … Earn First Team All-Occoquan Region and All-National District during all four years of her high school career … Selected as the 2026 Annandale High School Athlete of the Year … Invited to Nexus Championship in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 … Invited to the Region 8 Selection Camp all five years as well … Also participated in lacrosse, soccer, track, and wrestling at Annandale.
 
Personal
Daughter of Marcos and Corin Uviedo … Mother, Corin, played field hockey for four years at Bucknell
 
Caitlin Wong
Junior
Midfielder
5-3
Auckland, New Zealand / St. Cuthbert's College / Boston University
 
At Boston University (2024-25)
Played in 26 contests over her two seasons at Boston University … Appeared in all 19 game during her sophomore season in 2025 … Named to NFHCA National Academic Squad and Patriot League Academic Honor Roll in 2024.

Prep
Three-year member of St. Cuthbert's first XI ... Placed first in Auckland Hockey Central Grade and second in Super City Premier Grade as a senior ... Won top tier national tournament for secondary schools ... Selected for U18 Future Blacksticks Supercamp ... Played for Western District hockey club and Auckland U18 Premier team ... Received Colours award for team and as an individual with distinction.

Personal
Daughter of Sharon and Andrew Wong.