Non-rev report: Hollamon sisters leading Maryland field hockey through 2025 season

jariabutler
Oct 9
5 min read

Coming from playing field hockey in the backyard to club and then high school, Josie Hollamon and Jordyn Hollamon earned their “Hollamon Sisters” nickname after Maryland’s first conference game of the 2025 season against Penn State, as the sisters led the Terps to a 3-1 win over the Nittany Lions. Junior Josie Hollamon fired off the opening goal in the first period, and shortly after, in the third quarter, freshman Jordyn Hollamon scored to give Maryland a two-point lead, helping the Terps secure their first conference victory of the season.

The Hollamon sisters didn’t notice or think about the fact that they had both scored in the game.

“It just feels like we’re doing our job and doing what we’re supposed to do to help the team be successful and win some games,” Josie said.

Social media would remind them, though, with Instagram reels and articles higlighting their goals in the days to follow.

“We’re really just trying to help the team win,” Josie said. “But it was a pretty cool moment, hopefully that can keep happening.”

Coming from a family where field hockey was always played by their mom, aunt and grandmother, Josie described the sport as being “in our genes and blood.” The sisters grew up playing together, so playing at Maryland on the same team isn’t anything new to them, but competing at the Division I level together is a whole new feeling.

In Jordyn’s first year, she has already made her mark early in the season, earning Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors twice with the latest back on Sept. 22. She led the Terps to a win in the Conference Cup and again in their conference opener. Jordyn joins Josie in the top four on the team in points as the conference honor serves as motivation for the rest of the conference slate.

Having her older sister on the team motivates Jordyn as well, but it can also add a little bit of pressure at times. “I mean, she was Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year last year, everyone knows who she is,” Jordyn said. “I kind of want to live up to that.”

But it’s a good kind of pressure, she explained.

“I’ve had her as my role model, and she motivates me to be able to push myself in practice. Anytime she’s doing extra work, I try to be out there with her, and I think that’s motivational.”

The sisters support each other on and off the field, through practices and games by being open and honest. Josie described how they push each other, which leads them to be able to support one another.

“Once or twice a week at training, we’re shoving each other, getting a bit into it and just trying to compete at the highest level,” Josie said. “Because if she can’t take my pushing at practice, then she won’t be able to take Northwestern's pushing in the circle when she’s trying to score.”

Jordyn acknowledged how much her sister has helped in her transition to Maryland through tips and guidance, which have allowed her to feel more comfortable and confident on the field. As the season progresses, Josie noted that Jordyn’s confidence has grown, and she wants it to continue to build.

“Especially in and around the circle, she has a lot of skill and she can beat a lot of defenders,” Josie said. “I want her to continue to keep doing that and show everybody what’s up, show everybody that she can put the ball in the back of the net, because we need that right now, especially this part of the season.”

When describing their on-field connection in one word, the sisters chose “heart” because it is something they’ve always relied on as a family.

“If everything goes wrong, whether that be on the field, whether that be off the field, always trust your heart,” Josie said. “Heart to win the game, heart to always have each other’s backs.”

More on Maryland’s non-rev fall sports:

Men’s soccer

15^th-ranked Maryland men’s soccer 6-0-3 (2-0-2 Big Ten) moved to its ninth consecutive unbeaten matchup after tying 0-0 against UCLA, marking its second draw in conference play for the 2025 season.

Maryland returns home to face one of its biggest games of the season, against 13th-ranked Michigan on Friday at 7:30 p.m., as both teams are ranked in the top 15.

Women’s Soccer

The losing streak continued for Maryland women’s soccer as Illinois secured a 2-1 win on the Terps’ home field, marking Maryland’s first home loss in conference play this season and their third consecutive defeat.

Maryland honored its seven seniors at the game. Senior Ava Morales scored the lone goal of the match, giving the Terps the lead in the first half, but Illinois fired back in the second half. With just over five minutes left, Illinois scored again and took the victory.

"I think the goal is cool for Morales. A good memory, but more so, I think the seniors have created a team with good connection. They fought until the very end and left what they could out on the field," head coach Micheal Marchiano said after the Illinois game.

The Terps hit the road to take on 7th-ranked Iowa on Thursday at 8 p.m.

Volleyball

After opening conference play, Maryland volleyball has not been able to secure a win against a Big Ten team so far in the 2025 season. The Terps took another set of back-to-back losses to Rutgers, 1-3, and 19th-ranked Penn State, 2-3.

Maryland had 5,093 fans attend the game, marking the second-largest attendance in program history. The Terps fought till the end, winning the last two sets after the Nittany Lions took the first two, but in the fifth set, Maryland fell short.

Maryland remains at home to play Illinois on Friday at 10 p.m. and is 7-7 overall and 0-4 in Big Ten matchups.

Field Hockey

12th-ranked Maryland field hockey extended their loss streak to two after defeat against Ohio State, 2-1, marking their first conference loss of the season. The game was tied in the fourth period, but Maryland lost in overtime.

The Terps were able to bounce back and secured a 2-0 victory over Michigan State. Defense shut out the Spartans’ offense, only allowing six shots, and marked junior Alyssa Klebasko’s 15th shutout of her career.

"Klebasko's outstanding. She's very demanding. She is very simple and smart with the game. She had to make three important saves and she made all of them," head coach Missy Meharg said postgame.

Maryland, 7-4 overall and 3-1 in the Big Ten, will face a big matchup against 10th-ranked Iowa Friday at 2 p.m.

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