Honoring Brooke Stilgoe: A Legacy of Strength

Between the years 2001 - 2004, native New Zealander, Brooke (Rangi) Stilgoe, played a dominant role for the LHU women’s soccer program, scoring 36 goals and 23 assists and earning selections on the NCAA Division II All-American Second team (2002); the All-Northeast Region Team (2002 and 2003); and the All-Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) First Team (2002, 2003, and 2004). Following her soccer career at LHU, Brooke represented her native country of New Zealand while competing on the women's national football team in Turkey (2004).

In addition to her noteworthy soccer accolades, Brooke also excelled as a member of the LHU Women’s Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field teams, where she still holds the record for 55-meter hurdles and the pentathlon and took home the title of Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Indoor Track Champion for the 55-meter hurdles and high jump in 2002.

Those who were fortunate to have seen Brooke perform either on the soccer field or on the track will agree that she was a force to be reckoned with and undoubtedly left a memorable stamp upon the LHU athletic programs.

For the last 4 years, Brooke continued to be a fierce contender as she fought the battle of her life against an aggressive brain tumor.

Despite her efforts, Brooke passed away peacefully at home with her family on Tuesday, August 20th, 2024. She was 41 years old.

Brooke was a devoted wife to Terry, or Tez, and an extraordinary mother to Liv, Lockie, and Tay. As an adored granddaughter, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend--she will be incredibly missed.

As a gesture of support, the LHU Women’s Soccer family would like to rally together to raise funds for the Stilgoe family. Please consider supporting a fellow LHU Bald Eagle.

Thank you!

Brooke & her family at a community football event in NZ.