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2015 CSAC Field Hockey Preseason Coaches' Poll
| Place |
Team |
2014 Record (CSAC) |
Points (1st Place) |
| 1 |
Cabrini |
13-5 (7-0) |
60 (4) |
| 2 |
Gwynedd Mercy |
15-6 (6-1) |
57 (3) |
| 3 |
Neumann |
11-9 (5-2) |
47 (1) |
| 4 |
Marywood |
8-9 (3-4) |
36 |
| 5 |
Immaculata |
7-13 (3-4) |
33 |
| 6 |
Keystone |
4-14 (3-4) |
31 |
| 7 |
Notre Dame |
3-10 (1-6) |
14 |
| 8 |
Cedar Crest |
0-15 (0-7) |
10 |
2015 Field Hockey Final Standings
| School |
CSAC Record |
Overall |
| Gwynedd Mercy |
7-0 |
13-6 |
| Cabrini |
6-1 |
12-9 |
| Marywood |
5-2 |
9-8 |
| Keystone |
4-3 |
5-11 |
| Neumann |
3-4 |
9-9 |
| Immacualta |
2-5 |
2-16 |
| Cedar Crest |
1-6 |
2-15 |
| Notre Dame |
0-7 |
2-11 |
Players of the Week | Defensive Players of the Week
September 8, 2015
Jessica Harrell / Jr / Neumann University / Deptford, NJ / A.P. Schalick (POtW)
Harrell scored the game winning goal in the 1-0 shutout win vs Goucher. She collected the ball off of the GK's pads and slipped it into the right side of the cage. Harrell's also scored Neumann’s lone goal in a 2-1 setback to Delaware Valley.
Becca Wallace / Jr / Neumann University / Linthicum, MD / Seton Keough (DPOtW)
Wallace posted 20 saves and a .909 save percentage in a 1-1 week for the Knights. She had key saves in the Goucher game in the final minutes sealing the 1-0 win for the Knights en route to her first shutout of the season.
September 14, 2015
Abigail Gabriel / So / Gwynedd Mercy University / Telford, PA / Souderton (POtW)
Gabriel led the Griffins with a goal and assist in Gwynedd Mercy's 3-0 victory over FDU-Florham. Gabriel's goal in the first half turned out to be the game winner when she received a cross from the end line when used a one touch to find the back of the cage. Later in the game she assisted the Griffins third goal of the game off of a penalty corner.
Samantha Soscia / So / Gwynedd Mercy University / Lambertville, NJ / South Hunterdon (DPOtW)
Soscia recorded three saves for her first career shutout victory for the Griffins in their 3-0 victory over FDU-Florham. Soscia made a brilliant diving save in front of the net following a strong offensive push on a corner from FDU late in the second half to preserve the shutout and give the Griffins momentum to score two more goals.
September 21, 2015
Kerry Anne Farrell / Sr / Cabrini University / Drexel Hill, PA / Archbishop Prendergast
Farrell moved to the top of Cabrini's career points list with her 143rd career point in Friday's 4-0 win at Widener. The senior netted three goals on the week, including Cabrini's only goal in a 6-1 loss at No. 1 TCNJ. In Friday's win, Farrell recorded two goals, breaking the program's points record in the 60th minute.
Samantha Soscia / So / Gwynedd Mercy University / Lambertville, NJ / South Hunterdon (DPOtW)
Soscia recorded two wins this week for the Griffins. Against Widener she made two saves in the Griffins 2-1 win Wednesday and four saves on the day for her second career shutout in the Griffins 7-0 win over Stockton University Saturday. She recorded a 0.50 GAA and an .857 save percentage.
September 28, 2015
Becky Guinto / Jr / Neumann University / Glassboro, NJ / Glassboro HS
Guinto led the Knights to three wins over Moravian, Hood and Notre Dame after tallying 11 points (four goals and three assists) and one defensive save. The DS was earned against Moravian to preserve the shutout (5-0). She is second in the conference for points and top five for goals.
Amy Denmon / Sr / Keystone College / Beaumont, PA / Lake-Lehman HS
Denmon made 22 saves on the week to post a pair of shutout victories for Keystone in a 2-0 (1-0 CSAC) week. She made 12 saves in a 1-0, double-overtime win at Wells College on Wednesday before turning aside 10 shots in a 3-0 win at Immaculata on Saturday in the CSAC opener for both teams. Denmon finished the week with a perfect, 1.000 save % and 0.00 GAA.
October 5, 2015
Breanna Paulson / Jr / Keystone College / Mountain Top, PA / Crestwood
Paulson scored the game's only goal - her first of the season - 8:28 into Saturday's game at Neumann University, to lift Keystone to a 1-0 win over the Knights. The junior's goal helped the Giants improve to 2-0 in the CSAC.
Amy Denmon / Sr / Keystone College / Beaumont, PA / Lake-Lehman HS
Denmon broke Keystone's all-time single-season and career saves record with 20 saves on the week. After making six stops in a 2-1 setback to Elmira on Tuesday, the senior made 14 saves on Saturday to shutout Neumann in a 1-0 win. Denmon, who has 119 saves this season and 206 for her career, has posted three shutouts in her last four games.
October 12, 2015
Kerry Anne Farrell / Sr / Cabrini University / Drexel Hill, PA / Archbishop Prendergast
Farrell recorded 13 points in just two games, scoring four goals and five assists. The senior paired three goals and two assists in a 7-0 win at Delaware Valley. Farrell also broke the program's goals and assist records in the victory. On Saturday, Farrell added a goal and three assists to lead Cabrini to a 4-0 win at Keystone.
Tori Jo Kakusian / So / Marywood University / Vestal, NY / Vestal HS
Kakusian led the Pacers to a 2-0 week with a spectacular effort on both offense and defense. Marywood defeated Immaculata (5-0) and Neumann (2-1) on the strength of Kakusian's four defensive saves and three goals, one of which was a game-winner.
October 19, 2015
Brianna O'Connell / So / Gwynedd Mercy University / Berlin, NJ / Eatern HS
O'Connell led Gwynedd Mercy offense with a five goal week over the span of two games in wins over Cabrini and Cedar Crest. Thursday she led the offense with a career-high four-goal performance. On Saturday she paced the Griffin offense scoring GM’s first goal when she kept possession through traffic and found the back of the cage with her back hand shot near the end line.
Samantha Soscia / So / Gwynedd Mercy University / Lambertville, NJ / South Hunterdon (DPOtW)
Soscia recorded seven saves to remain unbeaten in CSAC action in the Griffins’ win over Cabrini on Saturday. On Thursday against Cedar Crest she made two stops for her fifth shutout on the season.
October 26, 2015
Leanne McManus / Sr / Marywood University / Wilkes-Barre, PA / E.L. Meyers HS
McManus continued to re-write the Marywood record books during her senior year with a six goal, two assist and 14 point week as Marywood went 2-0. McMnaus took 15 shots on the week, 13 of which were on goal, and had one game-winner. Against Keystone, McManus tallied four goals for the second consecutive game. Those eight point-days helped her tie her own single-game points record. On Saturday, she scored two goals to break the school's career mark for most scored. Her 50th breaks the 48-goal record set by Annemarie Tichy '99. Two assists increased her career points to 114 and put her fourth in program history with 14. She has 21 goals on the season. Her first came 36 minutes into the game from a tap-in off a save.
Becca Wallace / Jr / Neumann University / LInthicum, MD / Seton Keough
Wallace made 10 saves in a pair of CSAC wins. She posted a save percentage of .919 and owned a 1.64 goals-against average.
November 2, 2015
Kerry Anne Farrell / Sr / Cabrini University / Drexel Hill, PA / Archbishop Prendergast
Farrell scored two goals to lead Cabrini to a 4-3 shootout win at Neumann in the club’s CSAC finale. The senior tied the score in the 13th minute before extending Cabrini's lead in the 48th minute. Farrell also connected on her stroke in the shootout.
Maggie Walsh / FY / Gwynedd Mercy University / Warrington, PA / Central Bucks South
Walsh helped the Griffins defense to a 2-0 week as Gwynedd Mercy finished the CSAC slate undefeated. Gwynedd Mercy surrendered single goals to Marywood and Delaware Valley. The freshman recorded an assist during the week as well.
Weekly Reports
September 8, 2015
September 14, 2015
September 21, 2015
September 28, 2015
October 5, 2015
October 12, 2015
October 19, 2015
October 26, 2015
November 2, 2015
Season Statistics
CSAC Tournament
| Seed |
Team |
| 1. |
Gwynedd Mercy (7-0 CSAC) |
| 2. |
Cabrini (6-1 CSAC) |
| 3. |
Marywood (5-2 CSAC) |
| 4. |
Keystone (4-3 CSAC) |
Semifinals: Wednesday, November 4, 2015
#2 Cabrini 2, #3 Marywood 0 -
BOX SCORE
#1 Gwynedd Mercy 5, #4 Keystone 0 -
BOX SCORE
Championship: Saturday, November 7, 2015
#2 Cabrini 2, #1 Gwynedd Mercy 1 -
BOX SCORE
NCAA Tournament
Host school:
Franklin & Marshall, Lancaster, Pa.
Cabrini (12-8) vs.
No. 5 Franklin & Marshall (16-3)
No. 5 Franklin & Marshall 5,
Cabrini 0
BOX SCORE |
FULL NCAA BRACKET
2015 All-CSAC Selections
2015 CSAC Player of the Year: Kerry Anne Farrell, Sr., F, Cabrini College
2015 CSAC Defensive Player of the Year: Katie O'Neill, Sr., M, Gwynedd Mercy University
2015 CSAC Rookie of the Year: Megan Morales, Fr., M, Notre Dame of Maryland University
2015 CSAC Coach of the Year: Laura-Ann Lane, Gwynedd Mercy University
FIRST TEAM ALL-CSAC
| Player |
School |
Yr. |
Pos. |
Hometown/High School |
| Tori Jo Kakusian |
Marywood University |
So. |
D |
Vestal, N.Y./Vestal |
| Adrienne Mellot |
Keystone College |
Sr. |
D |
Boiling Springs, Pa./Boiling Springs |
| Megan Senkeleski |
Gwynedd Mercy University |
Sr. |
D |
Little Silver, N.J./Red Bank |
| Kerry Anne Farrell |
Cabrini College |
Sr. |
F |
Drexel Hill, Pa./Archbishop Prendergast |
| Leanne McManus |
Marywood University |
Sr. |
F |
Wilkes-Barre, Pa./E.L. Meyers |
| Tiffany Phillips |
Cabrini College |
Sr. |
F |
Mays Landing, N.J./Holy Spirit |
| Melissa Russo |
Gwynedd Mercy University |
So. |
F |
Saylorsburg, Pa./Pleasant Valley |
| Gabbie Bower |
Marywood University |
Jr. |
M |
Erin, N.Y./Spencer-Van Etten |
| Becky Guinto |
Neumann University |
Jr. |
M |
Glassboro, N.J./Glassboro |
| Katie O'Neill |
Gwynedd Mercy University |
Sr. |
M |
Newtown, Pa./Council Rock North |
| Jen Webb |
Cabrini College |
Sr. |
M |
Ambler, Pa./Gwynedd-Mercy Academy |
| Becca Wallace |
Neumann University |
Jr. |
GK |
Linthicum, Md./Seton Keough |
SECOND TEAM ALL-CSAC
| Player |
School |
Yr. |
Pos. |
Hometown/High School |
| Kylie McDevitt |
Cabrini College |
Jr. |
D |
Narberth, Pa./Lower Merion |
| Alexa McIntyre |
Neumann University |
Sr. |
D |
Mullica Hill, N.J./Kingsway |
| Madison Reiss |
Gwynedd Mercy University |
So. |
D |
Quakertown, Pa./Pennridge |
| Jess Tennett |
Cabrini College |
So. |
D |
Perkasie, Pa./Pennridge |
| Stephanie Bacho |
Gwynedd Mercy University |
Sr. |
F |
Cinnaminson, N.J./Holy Cross |
| Jessica Harrell |
Neumann University |
Jr. |
F |
Deptford, N.J./A.P. Schalick |
| Brianna O'Connell |
Gwynedd Mercy University |
So. |
F |
Berlin, N.J./Eastern |
| Shelby Croasdale |
Keystone College |
So. |
M |
Nicholson, Pa./Lackawanna Trail |
| Megan Morales |
Notre Dame of Maryland University |
Fr. |
M |
Joppa, Md./Catholic |
| Danielle Palatano |
Cabrini College |
Sr. |
M |
Ocean City, N.J./Ocean City |
| Emily Rodenberger |
Cedar Crest College |
Sr. |
M |
Pennsburg, Pa./Upper Perkiomen |
| Samantha Soscia |
Gwynedd Mercy University |
So. |
GK |
Lambertville, N.J./South Hunterdon |
HONORABLE MENTION ALL-CSAC
| Player |
School |
Yr. |
Pos. |
Hometown/High School |
| Justine Firmstone |
Keystone College |
Sr. |
D |
Honesdale, Pa./Honesdale |
| Rachel Stump |
Cedar Crest College |
Jr. |
D |
Fleetwood, Pa./Fleetwood |
| Maggie Walsh |
Gwynedd Mercy University |
Fr. |
D |
Warrington, Pa./Central Bucks South |
| Cayla Williams |
Immaculata University |
So. |
D |
Downingtown, Pa./STEM Academy |
| Rebecca Dempster |
Keystone College |
So. |
F |
Boonton, N.J./Boonton |
| Megan Donegan |
Immaculata University |
So. |
F |
Glenolden, Pa./Academy Park |
| Genesis Pacheco |
Keystone College |
So. |
F |
Mount Pocono, Pa./Pocono Mountain East |
| Abigail Gabriel |
Gwynedd Mercy University |
So. |
M |
Telford, Pa./Souderton |
| Julie Kowalski |
Marywood University |
Sr. |
M |
Woodbury Heights, N.J./Gateway Regional |
| Chelsea Kulesza |
Neumann University |
Fr. |
M |
New Castle, Del./St. Elizabeth's |
| Amy Denmon |
Keystone College |
Sr. |
GK |
Beaumont, Pa./Lake-Lehman |
CSAC ALL-SPORTSMANSHIP TEAM
| Player |
School |
Yr. |
Pos. |
Hometown/High School |
| Gabby Glenning |
Cabrini College |
Sr. |
D |
Cinnaminson, N.J./Holy Cross |
| Hannah Gouck |
Cedar Crest College |
So. |
M |
Kintnersville, Pa./Palisades |
| Noelle Schillinger |
Gwynedd Mercy University |
So. |
D |
Marlton, N.J./Cherokee |
| Christine McIntyre |
Immaculata University |
Jr. |
GK |
Glenside, Pa./St. Basil Academy |
| Genesis Pacheco |
Keystone College |
So. |
F |
Mount Pocono, Pa./Pocono Mountain East |
| Maria Ryle |
Marywood University |
Sr. |
M |
Clay, N.Y./Cicero-North Syracuse |
| Becca Wallace |
Neumann University |
Jr. |
GK |
Linthicum, Md./Seton Keough |
| Erika Deppenschmidt |
Notre Dame of Maryland University |
Jr. |
D |
Philadelphia, Pa./Philadelphia HS for Girls |