October 27, 2026 -- EAST GRAND RAPIDS, MI The season may have ended, but the recognition of the East Grand Rapids Pioneers Field Hockey program is starting to get noticed. Peyton Astrauskas was voted the MLive Michigan Top Field Hockey Senior in a recent statewide poll. MLive posted a survey of 30 senior nominees, including Ann Arbor Pioneer D-I Vermont commit Olivia Rollins, who Astrauskas faced in EGR's season-ending Region 1 semifinal loss at Hudsonville. Astrauskas led the Pioneers in scoring with 23 goals and 8 assists for 52 points, which ranked 5th in the state in points this year. Her versatility allowed the coaches to play her at forward, midfielder and defense when necessary. Wherever she played, she utilized her talents and her teammates in helping lead EGR to a 13-7 record this season. Her selfless attitude on the field help her be a true model leader off the field for her teammates, school and community. Astrauskas received over 18,000 votes and corraled 32.63% of the votes with Rollins garnering 29.15 % in the survey. Peyton was a co-captain with Avery Albers, who finished 4th in the MLive voting. Go EAST! GO PEYTON! See full article here: https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/2026/10/east-grand-rapids-leading-scorer-voted-michigans-top-field-hockey-senior.html?gift=be637a30-789c-434c-a1f8-518e0587a781