The Michigan field hockey team won't have to worry about its offense this season - April Fronzoni is making sure of that.

Through the Wolverines' first four games, Fronzoni has already scored seven goals, spearheading the Michigan offense with dazzling moves and incredible quickness.

After recording her fifth career hat trick on Saturday against Central Michigan, the junior forward netted two more scores yesterday against Ball State, giving her 37 career goals and moving her into sole possession of sixth place on Michigan's all-time list.

Despite her scoring prowess, Fronzoni remains very humble and team-oriented.

"I'm pretty confident right now with my play and the rest of the team," Fronzoni said. "I think it's the team backing each other up that's really pushing me forward to go for it."

Although Fronzoni's modesty makes her a little uncomfortable talking about her tremendous ability, coach Marcia Pankratz is not afraid to give her star the credit she deserves.

"I would rate her as the very best player in the country, bar none as a forward," Pankratz said. "She's a very humble, respectful person on the team. Certainly this is going to be a big breakthrough year for her because she's an international player without question."

Fronzoni gave the fans at Ocker Field just a glimpse of her incredible talent with two spectacular goals over the weekend.

For her second score against Central Michigan, Fronzoni took a pass at midfield and sprinted toward the goal, faking out two defenders and rifling a shot to the back of the cage while being tripped.

"It was gorgeous, one of the best goals I've seen since I've been here," Pankratz said. "It was beautiful - she's being tripped and makes a diving Bobby-Orr-overtime goal. She has unmatched speed, and when she's on and running well, like she was Saturday, nobody can really stop her."

Fronzoni's second goal against Ball State also showcased her blazing speed. Taking advantage of a superb outlet pass from Kristi Gannon, Fronzoni simply outran the Ball State defenders and hammered a shot into the left corner of the cage.

"That's a set play, our corner breakout. I was thinking three passes and go," Fronzoni said. "Jenny (Zangara) and A.D. (Adrienne Hortillosa) did a wonderful job of pulling the defenders out. The goalie stepped up and I saw an open lane."

It's still too early to say whether Fronzoni will break Mary Callam's career goal record of 64. But with seven goals in four games, she's already mounting a serious charge this season. True to her humble nature though, she refuses to harp on it.

"I'm not really thinking about (my place on the scoring list.)," Fronzoni said. "I'm just worrying about the season and making sure the team plays well. Good things will come, and I don't worry about that stuff."