TOWSON, Md. - The Landmark Conference has announced its 2026 Field Hockey major award winners, recognizing standout performances this season. The University of Scranton leads the individual honors, with Shana Goldsmith earning Offensive Player of the Year and Ruby Sorber collecting Defensive Player of the Year. Catholic University's Hope Wagner takes home Rookie of the Year honors, while the Cardinals' coaching staff rounds out the major awards as Coaching Staff of the Year following an impressive conference campaign.
Offensive Player of the Year: Shana Goldsmith, Scranton
Defensive Player of the Year: Ruby Sorber, Scranton
Rookie of the Year: Hope Wagner, Catholic
Coaching Staff of the Year: Catholic
Shana Goldsmith, Offensive Player of the Year
Junior Shana Goldsmith earns Offensive Player of the Year honors. Goldsmith emerged as one of the conference's most dangerous scoring threats, leading the Royals' offensive attack with 21 goals, including five game-winners through the conference semifinals. Goldsmith delivered several memorable performances throughout the season, including a career-high seven-point outing against Moravian, where she recorded two goals and three assists. She continued to shine in the postseason, scoring twice in Scranton's 3-0 semifinal victory over Elizabethtown before adding both goals in the Royals' 2-1 championship victory over Susquehanna. Goldsmith is the seventh Scranton field hockey student-athlete to earn Offensive Player of the Year honors, and the fourth in the last five seasons.
Ruby Sorber, Defensive Player of the Year
Sophomore goalkeeper Ruby Sorber earns Defensive Player of the Year honors following an exceptional 2026 campaign. In her first season as the Royals' starting goalkeeper, Sorber established herself as one of the conference's top defensive performers, recording nine shutouts, a 0.71 goals-against average, and an .818 save percentage through the conference semifinals. Her outstanding play earned her four Landmark Conference Defensive Athlete of the Week selections and national recognition from the NFHCA. Sorber delivered in some of Scranton's biggest moments, including a 10-save performance against nationally ranked Stevens, where she stopped all three penalty shootout attempts to secure the victory. She also came up with a crucial save on the final play of the Landmark Conference Championship, preserving Scranton's 2-1 victory over Susquehanna. Sorber is the second consecutive Scranton goalkeeper to earn Defensive Player of the Year honors and the third overall in program history.
Hope Wagner, Rookie of the Year
First-year Hope Wagner earns Rookie of the Year honors after making an immediate impact in her debut season. Wagner quickly became a key offensive contributor for the Cardinals, finishing with six goals, 12 points, and three game-winning goals in just 11 appearances. Her impressive scoring efficiency and ability to deliver in crucial moments helped Catholic finish with a 7-2 conference record. Wagner's breakout performance came in a 3-0 victory over Moravian, where she scored twice, including the game-winning goal, to lead the Cardinals past the Greyhounds. Wagner is the first Catholic field hockey student-athlete to earn Rookie of the Year honors since 2022 and the fifth overall in program history.
Catholic University, Coaching Staff of the Year
Catholic University's field hockey coaching staff earns Coaching Staff of the Year honors. The Catholic coaching staff earns its first Coaching Staff of the Year honor since taking over the program in 2020, marking the ninth overall for the field hockey program. Led by sixth-year head coach Rachel Palumbo, alongside assistants Bryce Carlin, Gracie Burford, and Samantha Johnson, the Cardinals bounced back from a 3-13 campaign in 2025 to finish 9-9 overall and 7-2 in Landmark Conference play. After being picked fifth in the preseason poll, Catholic exceeded expectations by securing the No. 2 seed in the conference tournament and a first-round bye.
| All-Landmark First Team |
| Position |
Name |
School |
Year |
Previous Honors |
| Forward |
Bella Fini |
Drew |
Sophomore |
2025 Second Team, 2025 ROTY |
| Forward |
Shana Goldsmith |
Scranton |
Junior |
2025 First Team |
| Forward |
Jada Thompson |
Susquehanna |
Junior |
|
| Forward |
Maddie Karp |
Wilkes |
Sophomore |
|
| Midfielder |
Molly Romano |
Catholic |
Junior |
|
| Midfielder |
Ellie Kopec |
Drew |
Junior |
2025 Second Team |
| Midfielder |
Hannah Long |
Elizabethtown |
Senior |
2025 First Team, 2024 Second Team |
| Midfielder |
Maggie Keys |
Scranton |
Senior |
2025 First Team |
| Defender |
Maddie Pennisi |
Catholic |
Sophomore |
2025 Second Team |
| Defender |
Gabi Horn |
Scranton |
Senior |
2025 Second Team |
| Defender |
Lydia Keppel |
Wilkes |
Sophomore |
|
| Goalkeeper |
Ruby Sorber |
Scranton |
Sophomore |
|
| All-Landmark Second Team |
| Position |
Name |
School |
Year |
Previous Honors |
| Forward |
Katie Flynn |
Catholic |
Junior |
|
| Forward |
Hope Wagner |
Catholic |
Freshman |
|
| Forward |
Sara Watson |
Elizabethtown |
Sophomore |
|
| Midfielder |
Vivian Onunga |
Goucher |
Sophomore |
|
| Midfielder |
Taylor Rothermel |
Susquehanna |
Senior |
2025 First Team |
| Midfielder |
Sage Morgan |
Wilkes |
Sophomore |
|
| Defender |
Caroline Cristella |
Catholic |
Junior |
|
| Defender |
Kate McKillop |
Scranton |
Senior |
|
| Defender |
Hannah Garlin |
Susquehanna |
Senior |
2025 First Team, 2023 ROTY |
| Defender |
Lexi Kresge |
Susquehanna |
Junior |
|
| Defender |
Emma Dengler |
Wilkes |
Senior |
|
| Goalkeeper |
Chloe Gilroy |
Wilkes |
Junior |
2025 Second Team |
| All-Landmark Honorable Mention |
| Position |
Name |
School |
Year |
Previous Honors |
| Forward |
Olivia Dougherty |
Scranton |
Junior |
|
| Midfielder |
Liv Peechatka |
Moravian |
Senior |
|
| Defender |
Liriana Seferovic |
Drew |
Senior |
|
| Defender |
Kaylie Noel |
Elizabethtown |
Sophomore |
|
| Goalkeeper |
Camryn Lowman |
Catholic |
Sophomore |
|
| Goalkeeper |
Katie Bloom |
Goucher |
Senior |
2023 Second Team |