Field Hockey

Landmark Field Hockey Programs Receive Academic Honors from NFHCA

MANAHAWKIN, N.J. - The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) released its 2025-26 Academic Awards with Landmark Conference programs and individual student-athletes earning recognition. 

  • The NFHCA National Academic Squad program, sponsored by OPA Winning Teams, celebrates the academic excellence of undergraduate collegiate student-athletes. This prestigious recognition is bestowed upon individuals who have attained a cumulative grade-point average of 3.5 or higher through the fall semester of the current academic year, and who have been nominated by their dedicated NFHCA member coaches.

    Individuals Recognized
    Catholic University: Kira Bobian, Annamaria Brown, Kathryn Flynn, Tess Hake, Lauren Keast, Annalisa Kubasko, Camryn Lowman, Caroline Miller, Tessa Pearson, Maddie Pennisi, Isabella Reyes, Mary Rojack*, Molly Romano

    Drew University: Emily Caporrino, Mackenzie Cavalier, Natalie D'Onofrio, Samantha Izzo, Karine Johnson, Elizabeth Kelly, Chandler Straub

    Elizabethtown College: Drew Bridges, Lily DeBlasio, Abbie Heckman, Lillian Hoover, Calleigh Hoy, Tyrne Keeney, Meadow Keet, Hannah Long, Hailey Meyer, Ava Ruggiero

    Goucher College: Ava Barnes, Charlotte Bloom, Kaite Bloom, Wrenn Harney, Angelena Holmes, Bayle Klose, Emma Nelson, Vivian Onunga, Ateka Owino, Asmi Suresh, Miriam Taff, Camden West, Lavenda Winde, Madison Zubo

    Juniata College: Gabby Campbell, Jorja Condurso, Madison Degilio, Siena Guttormson*, Cassie Lease*, Mackenzie Long, Katherine McGrath, Zoe Merkel, Mallory Prince, Caitlin Steffe, Kara Stringfellow, Haleigh Wolverton*, Avery Zdep

    Lycoming College: Samantha Barile, Lacy Eckard, Riley Hackett, Autumn Shahan*, Loghan Shelly, Dana Stumpf

    Moravian University: Ella Butz, Ta'Nya Cutler, Emily Davis, Alana Dinsmore, Megan Felmly*, Jessica Knox, Mackenzie Koger, Madison Kosmark, Marissa Siu, Sydney Sugra

    University of Scranton: Lydia Bechtel, Olivia Burdo, Maggie Burkholder, Josie Coffey, Annie Coll*, Olivia Dougherty, Emily Gallagher, Maggie Keys, Kiera Lamb*, Kate McKillop, Annie Shaw*, Olivia Stahley, Angelina Veve*

    Susquehanna University: Samara Campenni, Riley Corbett*, Kiana Coulter, Tessa Cronin, Ella DeFazio, Haley Dreisbach, Lily Fay, Hannah Garlin, Charlize Garrett, Kiara Koeller, Alexis Kresge, Lauren Leibensperger, Madison Lilley, Elizabeth Lopez, Mackenzie Lopez, Mady Quigley, Taylor Rothermel, Gracie Roush, Kylie Schmidt, Ella Shimp

    Wilkes University: Georgia Baskett, Emily Bramble, Mckenna Budzak*, Shaelyn Donnelly, Olivia Gayoski, Chloe Gilroy, Morgan Hermanofski, Elizabeth Hodder, Kenley Jenks, Cortney Keim*, Lydia Keppel, Emma Lautenbacher, Taylor Minick

    *Awarded all four years

  • This distinguished program honors undergraduate student-athletes who have exhibited exceptional academic excellence, achieving a cumulative grade-point average of 3.90 or higher throughout the fall semester of the 2025-26 academic year.

    Individuals Recognized
    Catholic University: Annamaria Brown, Annalise Kubasko, Caroline Miller, Molly Romano

    Drew University: Natalie D'Onofrio, Karine Johnson

    Elizabethtown College: Calleigh Hoy, Meadow Keet, Ava Ruggiero

    Goucher College: Ava Barnes, Katie Bloom, Angelena Holmes, Baylee Klose, Emma Nelson, Asmi Suresh, Camden West

    Juniata College: Gabby Campbell, Jorja Condurso, Madison Degilio, Katherine McGrath, Caitlin Steffie, Haleigh Wolverton*, Avery Zdep

    Lycoming College: Samantha Barile

    Moravian University: Emily Davis, Madison Kosmark, Sudney Sugra

    University of Scranton: Josie Coffey, Olivia Dougherty, Maggie Keys, Kate McKillop

    Susquehanna University: Tessa Cronin, Ella DeFazio, Hannah Garlin, Kiara Koeller, Madison Lilley, Gracie Roush, Kylie Schmidt, Ella Shimp

    Wilkes University: Mckenna Budzak*, Shaelyn Donnelly, Olivia Gayoski, Kenley Jenks, Cortney Keim*

    *Awarded all four years

  • This prestigious accolade is bestowed upon programs that have achieved a remarkable team grade-point average of 3.50 or higher during the fall semester of the current academic year.

    Programs Recognized
    Juniata College
    Susquehanna University