NFHCA News

Christis, Albee named NFHCA Division II National Players of the Week
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Senior forward from No. 6 Southern New Hampshire University, Annamartine Christis, and Emma Albee, junior goalkeeper from No. 1 Shippensburg University, have been named this week’s NFHCA Division II Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week,...

Roeper, Howard named NFHCA Division I National Players of the Week
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Alice Roeper, a junior midfielder from James Madison University, and Sophia Howard, a senior goalkeeper from Rutgers University, have been named this week’s NFHCA Division I Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively. Isabella...

Meredith Spencer-Blaetz: Juggling Head Coaching and NFHCA Volunteerism with Passion and Purpose
By Laurie Temple, NFHCA Digital Communications SpecialistManahawkin, NJ - Meredith Spencer-Blaetz has made a significant mark on the Stevens Institute of Technology's field hockey program since being named head coach in April 2016. As she enters her eighth season,...

Lilleby, Swann named NFHCA Division III National Players of the Week
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — First-year forward from SUNY Morrisville, Iyla Lilleby, and senior goalkeeper from No. 17 Shenandoah University, Taylor Swann, have been named this week’s NFHCA Division III Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively. The NFHCA Player...

McFarland, Peeters named NFHCA Division II National Players of the Week
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Senior forward from No. 4 Bloomsburg University Aydan McFarland, and Emma Peeters, junior goalkeeper from No. 7 Southern New Hampshire University, have been named this week’s NFHCA Division II Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week,...

Heck, Skubisz named NFHCA Division I National Players of the Week
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Ryleigh Heck, a junior forward from No. 1 University of North Carolina, and Annabel Skubisz, a graduate student goalkeeper from No. 2 Northwestern University, have been named this week’s NFHCA Division I Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week,...

Judy DeFrancisci’s Umpiring Journey at the Jersey Shore
Umpire Judy DeFrancisci (left) goes over the rules with the scorers table prior to a recent game. By Laurie Temple, NFHCA Digital Communications SpecialistManahawkin, NJ - When the umpires step out of the parking lot and summon the team captains, one stands out above...

DelGiudice, Basque named NFHCA Division III National Players of the Week
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Graduate midfielder from No. 7 Tufts University Andrea DelGuidice, and Junior goalkeeper from No. 16 Bryn Mawr College, Charlene Basque, have been named this week’s NFHCA Division III Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively. The...

Smisdom, Skinner named NFHCA Division I National Players of the Week
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Alison Smisdom, a senior midfielder from No. 17 University at Albany, and Michaela Skinner, a sophomore goalkeeper from No. 11 Liberty University, have been named this week’s NFHCA Division I Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively....

Koper, Curley named NFHCA Division II National Players of the Week
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — First-year midfielder from No. 7 University of Mount Olive, Kaat Koper, and Ryan Curley, a graduate student goalkeeper from No. 6 West Chester University, have been named this week’s NFHCA Division II Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week,...