Penn-Trafford profile: Senior field hockey player Caeley Simon

By: Paul Schofield
Sunday, October 26, 2025 | 11:01 AM

Caeley Simon

Class: Senior

Sport: Field hockey

Q: How was your season?

A: Our season was good. It was exciting because it was my senior season. We did not make the playoffs, but I still had a great year.

Q: Did you have any memorable moments this season or during your career?

A: Probably my sophomore season when we won the WPIAL Class 2A title and I started and contributed to the win.

Q: Do you play any other sport?

A: Lacrosse.

Q: Is there another sport you wish you could play?

A: I used to be a goalie on the soccer team. I think I would have been good at tennis. I have good hand control.

Q: Have you picked a college? Do you hope to play a sport? What are you looking for from a college?

A: I am going to play field hockey at Bryn Mawr. I looked for a school that had good coaches and teammates. I also picked the school because of its academics.

Q: What is your favorite class?

A: Science because it challenges me the most. I am taking AP Biology this year.

Q: What extracurricular activities are you involved in?

A: I am an Eagle Scout. I am also involved with the CAP program.

Q: What does it mean to be a Warrior?

A: It is neat to be part of a team that does so much in supporting each other on and off the field.

Q: What is special about your school?

A: We have a big sister and little sister program where we help the younger kids. It creates a special bond among the players.

Q: Where do you and your teammates head for a snack after practice or a game?

A: Dairy Queen for ice cream.

Q: What is your favorite meal?

A: My mom’s baked ziti.

Q: If you were making dinner, what would it be?

A: I do not like to cook, but if I had to make something, it would be a bagel and eggs.

Q: Do you have a candy or snack weakness?

A: Reese’s Pieces.

Q: What sport do you enjoy watching?

A: I like ice hockey. I like watching the Penguins.

Q: Is there an athlete you would like to meet?

A: Sophia Gladieux. She played field hockey at Penn State and is an Olympian.

Q: Have you ever met a celebrity?

A: No.

Q: What was the last movie you watched?

A: Quiet Place 2

Q: What type of movies do you like?

A: I like horror movies.

Q: Do you have a favorite actor/actress?

A: No.

Q: What type of music do you listen to?

A: I listen to country music, R&B and hip hop. I like Morgan Wallen.

Q: Where is your favorite vacation spot?

A: Topsail, N.C.

Q: Where do you hope to visit in the future?

A: I would like to go back to Europe and visit the Mediterranean coast.

Q: Who has the best pizza in your school district?

A: Lucci’s. I like their Hawaiian pizza.

Q: What do you want to be after college?

A: A lawyer.

Q: Do you have a pet?

A: I have a dog. Springer spaniel. I also have a cat.

Q: What is something you do that your friends do not know about?

A: That I am an Eagle Scout.

Paul Schofield is a TribLive reporter covering high school and college sports and local golf. He joined the Trib in 1995 after spending 15 years at the Daily Courier in Connellsville, where he served as sports editor for 14 years. He can be reached at pschofield@triblive.com.

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