Palmerton’s Burke to play field hockey at Slippery Rock

Palmerton’s Sayler Burke will further her academic and athletic career at Slippery Rock University, where she will play field hockey.

A four-year member of the varsity team, the forward scored 16 goals and recorded 10 assists during her senior season, and has amassed 40 career goals. Burke was named a First Team Colonial League All Star this season.

Taking part in the announcement, were, seated, from left, her father Michael, her brother Reilly, Sayler, and her mother Taryn. Standing, Palmerton Athletic Director Andrew Remsing and principal Bob Kern.

Also a member of Student Council and the Environmental Club at Palmerton, Sayler will study to become a physician assistant at Slippery Rock.