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Jantzen's upbringing has bred field hockey dominance

Quick ReadDebi-Michelle siblings helped her blossom into one of the nation's elite junior players in field hockey.

PSWR's Debie-Michelle Jantzen (1) with the shot on

Photo credit: Joseph D. Sullivan | PSWR's Debie-Michelle Jantzen (1) with the shot on goal in the first half of the game against Comseqogue. (Oct. 6, 2010)

There was a wrestling mat in the living room.

With Jesse and Corey grappling and Jami and Doni-Melissa practicing aerials, Debbie Jantzen figured there at least needed to be some cushioning. Her kids stopping their activities? Well, that was just out of the question.

Debi-Michelle Jantzen was only a baby, but she absorbed it all. One of her earliest memories is of being at a state wrestling...

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