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McGrath, den Hartog NFHCA DII Field Hockey Players of the Week

Oct 14, 2026 | 2026-2027, Division II, News

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO  — Rylie McGrath, a senior forward from East Stroudsburg University, and Frédérique den Hartog, a junior goalkeeper from American International College, have been named this week’s NFHCA Division II Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively. Isabella Hite, a senior forward from Belmont Abbey College, and Sydney Schmouder, a senior midfielder from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, also received honorable mention nods for Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week. The NFHCA Player of the Week program is sponsored by Wrappit Wrappit.

NFHCA Division II Offensive Player of the Week

Rylie McGrath, East Stroudsburg University, Senior, Forward (King of Prussia, PA)

  • Totaled two goals and one assist as East Stroudsburg earned two wins.
  • Scored in the Warriors’ road win at Mansfield.
  • Assisted the opening goal and scored the game-winner against then-No. 5 West Chester.
  • Earned PSAC Athlete of the Week honors.

NFHCA Division II Defensive Player of the Week

Frédérique den Hartog, American International College, Junior, Goalkeeper (Rotterdam, Netherlands)

  • Made 22 saves across 140 minutes, posting an .846 save percentage and 1.71 goals-against average.
  • Recorded a 19-save shutout through regulation and overtime against Southern New Hampshire.
  • Helped AIC secure its first conference win of the season with a shootout victory over the Penmen.
  • Earned NE10 Goalkeeper of the Week honors.

NFHCA Division II Honorable Mention

Offensive: Isabella Hite, Belmont Abbey College, Senior, Forward (Pittsburgh, PA)​

  • Scored three goals across two wins, including the game-winner against Converse and two goals at Wingate.
  • Earned SAC Offensive Player of the Week honors.

Defensive: Sydney Schmouder, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Senior, Midfielder (Selinsgrove, PA)

  • Made an early defensive save and assisted the game-winning penalty-corner goal in IUP’s 2-1 win over Millersville.
  • Earned PSAC Defensive Athlete of the Week honors.
The NFHCA National Player of the Week program honors an offensive and defensive player of the week, in each division, throughout the season.