Christopher Newport University

2023 - Freshman Season - Saw immediate action while establishing herself as an elite talent on the defensive end during her first collegiate campaign ... Forced 18 turnovers, including one in each of her first five appearances ... Had at least two takeaways in six outings, including three strips against No. 11 York (Pa.) on March 11 ... Came back with multiple caused turnovers in three straight appearances from March 18-29 ... Kicked off that run with two takeaways and a pair of ground balls during a nationally-ranked duel against No. 14 Messiah ... Also forced a pair of miscues and secured a season-high four ground balls during the first round of the NCAA Tournament against Johnson & Wales on May 13 ... Started both games during the national playoffs and added a caused turnover at No. 9 Gettysburg during a second-round bout on May 14 ... Earned six total starts during the season, including three games against nationally-ranked competition ... Finished the year with 15 ground balls and had five during the postseason ... Made 18 total appearances, which was the third-most by a freshman during the season ... Notched Academic All-Conference plaudits for her scholarly achievements as well.

At Justice - Pieced together an award-winning tenure during her time with the Wolves ... Secured a pair of first-team All-District accolades ... Also garnered two All-Region awards, including a first-team citation in 2022 ... Honored as the Defensive Player of the Year during her final campaign ... Served as a team captain from 2020-22 and was named the Most Outstanding Athlete as a senior ... Celebrated as a USA Lacrosse High School Academic All-American ... Helped lead the squad to the 2021 district championship ... Also earned letters for her work in track & field, volleyball, and field hockey ... Competed on the club circuit with Virginia Metro as well.

Personal - Celia Jasmine Kelaher is the daughter of Mark and Mariam Kelaher ... Has a younger sister, Norah, and a younger brother, Noah ... Her father competed in lacrosse at Mary Washington ... "Good Will Hunting" is her favorite movie, and "The Light We Lost" is her favorite book ... Her dream vacation would be a trip to Greece ... Aspires to be a physician's assistant or dentist ... Majoring in biology.