2008 Field Hockey Latest News
12.11.2008
Tampa, FL - Senior Heather Gallagher (Schnecksville, PA/William Allen/Penn State) added another press clipping to her already extensive resume on Tuesday afternoon. She is featured in the December 15, 2008 issue of
Sports Illustrated's Faces in the Crowd.
Gallagher, a senior forward at Cedar Crest and a 35-year-old mother of two, was named the Colonial States Athletic Conference field hockey player of the week in September. She scored the game-winner in a 4-1 victory over Rosemont and three days later made a game-winning penalty stroke as the Falcons beat Hood 2-1.
Gallagher was a three-year member of the field hockey team at Penn State University from 1991-1993 and is currently finishing her nursing degree at Cedar Crest.
The Cedar Crest College field hockey team finished with a 3-13 overall (2-6 CSAC) record and was voted the CSAC Sportsmanship Team of the Year by a vote of the league's players.
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3.16.2009
Five Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) Field Hockey teams were recognized by the National Field Hockey Coaches' Association (NFHCA) for their outstanding performance in the classroom. Programs with a team GPA of 3.0 or higher are eligible to be named to the Division III National Academic Squad.
Cabrini College, Cedar Crest College, Gwynedd Mercy College, Keystone College and Neumann University were named to the 2008 Academic Squad.
In addition to the team awards, individuals who attain a 3.3 GPA or higher are also recognized:
Cabrini College:
Lauren Alessi
Melissa Beneditti
Stephanie Campanaro
Liz Krupka
Cedar Crest College:
Samantha DeVentua
Brittany Fikes
Tara Fikes
Heather Gallagher
Jessica Macko
Adrienne Maurer
Falynn Strohl
Gwynedd-Mercy College:
Casey Dellostretto
Nicole Dowling
Victoria Geppert
Christine Hammitt
Christina Kane
Ashley McGinty
Kristin Morris
Dottie O'Neil
Erin Reedy
Elizabeth Walton
Olivia Wilson
Keystone College:
Breanna Auld
Whitney Hubshman
Kelly Iovieno
Nicole Macedonio
Megan Mancusco
Lori-Ann Marino
Samantha Morgan
Kellie Sussman
Neumann University:
Diane Bergman
Annamarie Conner
Rachael DiCicco
Lindsey Graham
Jordan Haviland
Melissa Malick
Megan Mazur
Kerri Sinclair
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2008 Field Hockey Final Standings
| School |
CSAC Record |
Overall Record |
| Cabrini College |
9-0 |
16-6 |
| Neumann University |
8-1 |
12-11 |
| Keystone College |
6-3 |
10-8 |
| Marywood University |
6-3 |
10-9 |
| Gwynedd-Mercy College |
5-4 |
7-12 |
| Immaculata University |
4-5 |
6-12 |
| Philadelphia Biblical University |
4-5 |
6-13 |
| Cedar Crest College |
2-7 |
3-13 |
| Rosemont College |
1-8 |
2-13 |
| College of Notre Dame |
0-9 |
2-14 |
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2008 Field Hockey Pre-Season Coaches' Poll
2008 Field Hockey Pre-Season Coaches Poll
Aston, Pa. - Gwynedd-Mercy College's Field Hockey team has been selected as the pre-season favorite in the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) coaches' poll. After a strong showing during the 2007 season, the Griffins received six of ten possible first-place votes for a total of 95 points, just edging out Cabrini College.
"In a year where so many changes have occurred within the conference - new name, logo and new institutions - our team is honored to have been chosen by the coaches as the pre-season favorite," said Griffins' Head Coach Laura-Ann Lane. "The members of this recruiting class have meshed well with our returners and all have a strong desire to compete for the top spot in the conference. We are looking forward to the competition within the conference this season."
Cabrini College earned a total of 92 points to finish second. Neumann College was selected third with 81 points.
Marywood University (69), Immaculata University (60), Philadelphia Biblical University (48), College of Notre Dame (31), Cedar Crest College (29), Rosemont College (23) and Keystone College (22) rounded out the voting.
The 2008 CSAC Championship begins with quarterfinal action on Saturday, November 1st. The CSAC Championship Game is set for Saturday, November 8th at the highest remaining seed.
| School |
Points (1st Place Votes) |
| Gwynedd-Mercy College |
95 (6) |
| Cabrini College |
92 (2) |
| Neumann College |
81 (1) |
| Marywood University |
69 |
| Immaculata University |
60 |
| Philadelphia Biblical University |
48 |
| College of Notre Dame |
31 |
| Cedar Crest College |
29 |
| Rosemont College |
23 |
| Keystone College |
22 |
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2008 Field Hockey All-CSAC Awards 10.31.2008
Aston, Pa. -- The Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) today announced the Field Hockey Regular Season Award winners.
Player of the Year: Rachel DiCicco, Neumann College
Rookie of the Year: Lauren Alessi, Cabrini College
Coach of the Year: Jackie Neary, Cabrini College
First Team All-Conference:
Forwards:
Rachel DiCicco, Neumann College
Lauren Alessi, Cabrini College
Mary Potorski, Marywood University
*Melissa Benedetti, Cabrini College
*Desiree Umosella, Cabrini College
Midfielders:
Maura Gordon, Cabrini College
Victoria Geppert, Gwynedd-Mercy College
*Caitlin Hadzimichalis, Marywood University
Backs:
*Kate Ryan, Cabrini College
*Carrie Glenn, Marywood University
Olivia Wilson, Gwynedd-Mercy College
Goalkeeper:
Caitlin Donohue, Cabrini College
*Repeat Selection
Second Team All-Conference:
Forwards:
Kayla Farrow, Gwynedd-Mercy College
Samantha Morgan, Keystone College
Anastasia Likanchuk, Immaculata University
Midfielders:
Kellina Yarrish, Keystone College
Erica Yordy, Philadelphia Biblical University
Lynda Kauffman, Cabrini College
Backs:
Whitney Hubshman, Keystone College
Kaitlin Murphy, Neumann College
Allie Rodolico, Cabrini College
Kristin Yoder, Immaculata University
Eryn Zeigler, Cedar Crest College
Goalkeeper:
*Adrian Demchenko, Rosemont College
Honorable Mention:
Lauren Hood, Neumann College
Emily Wentzel, Marywood University
Dottie O'Neil, Gwynedd-Mercy College
Breanna Auld, Keystone College
Lauren Roth, Philadelphia Biblical University
Emily Seifert, Cedar Crest College
Megan Scott, Neumann College
Courtney Davis, Cabrini College
Diane Bergman, Neumann College
Kelly Mascolo, College of Notre Dame
Heather Trudgeon, Keystone College
Theresa Yurick, Neumann College
*Repeat Selection
CSAC Sportsmanship Award Recipients:
Kate Ryan, Cabrini College
Emily Seifert, Cedar Crest College
Ashley Demski, College of Notre Dame
Olivia Wilson, Gwynedd-Mercy College
Ali Micheletti, Immaculata University
Nicole Macedonio, Keystone College
Caitlin Hadzimichalis, Marywood University
Lindsey Graham, Neumann College
Kate Sauder, Philadelphia Biblical University
Alexis Feyoudehappy, Rosemont College
October 27, 2008
Cabrini College's
Lauren Alessi (Fr., Forward, Swedesboro, NJ/Kingsway Regional) was named the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) Field Hockey Player of the Week for the week ending October 26th. Alessi led the Cavaliers to a perfect week in conference play, tallying one goal and one assist in the win over Gwynedd-Mercy College and the game-winning goal in the team's win over Philadelphia Biblical University.
Honor Roll
Caitlin Hadzimichalis, Marywood University (Sr., Defense, Harmony, NJ/Belvidere) registered four goals in six shots, including a hat trick in a win over Rosemont College, as the Pacers went 1-1 in conference play for the week.
Kellie Sussman, Keystone College (Sr., Midfield, Springville, Pa. / Elk Lake) led the Giants to a 2-0 week in conference play, tallying two goals and one assist in wins over Gwynedd-Mercy College and Marywood University.
October 20, 2008
Cabrini College's
Maura Gordon (Fr., Midfield, Lititz, Pa. /Lancaster Catholic) was named the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) Field Hockey Player of the Week for the week ending October 19th. Gordon led the Cavaliers to a perfect week, helping extend the team's win streak to ten games by notching ten points on five goals. Gordon recorded three multi-point and two multi-goal games.
Honor Roll
Lauren Hood, Neumann College (Jr., Forward, Norristown, Pa. /Kennedy Kenrick) scored three goals and tallied one assist, helping the Knights go 2-0 in conference play for the week.
Kathleen Garrity, Immaculata University (So., M/F, Harveys Lake, Pa. /Bishop O'Reilly) tallied three goals for the Mighty Macs as the team went 1-1 for the week in tough conference play.
October 13, 2008
Cabrini College's
Desiree Umosella (Soph., F, Hammonton, NJ/St. Joseph) was named the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) Field Hockey Player of the Week for the week ending October 12th. Umosella tallied five points on two goals and one assist, helping the Cavaliers to a 2-0 week in conference play.
Honor Roll
Kelina Yarrish, Keystone College (Jr., M, Honesdale, Pa./Honesdale) recorded two goals in team's win over Rosemont, keeping the Giants perfect at home.
Elizabeth Walton, Gwynedd-Mercy College (Sr., F, Havertown, Pa./Haverford) recorded the first multi-goal game of her career, scoring both goals in the Griffin's win over Notre Dame.
October 6, 2008
Neumann College's
Rachel DiCicco (Sr., Forward, South Dennis, NJ/Middle Township) was named the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) Field Hockey Player of the Week for the week ending October 5th. DiCicco tallied one assist and scored five goals, including a hat trick against Rosemont and the team's only goal against Swarthmore, leading the Knights to a 1-1 (1-0 CSAC) record for the week.
Honor Roll
Melissa Benedetti, Cabrini College (Sr., F, Collingswood, NJ/Collingswood) tallied five points on two goals and one assist in the Cavalier's win over Immaculata.
Lori-Ann Marino, Keystone College (Fr., Forward, Hawley, Pa. /Wallenpaupack) helped lead the Giants to a 2-0 week in conference play by scoring both goals against Notre Dame.
September 29, 2008
Neumann College's
Rachel DiCicco (Sr., Forward, South Dennis, NJ/Middle Township) was named the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) Field Hockey Player of the Week for the week ending September 28th. DiCicco tallied one assist and scored two goals, including the game winner in overtime against Philadelphia Biblical University, helping the Knights to two conference wins on the week.
Honor Roll
Desiree Umosella, Cabrini College (So., Forward, Hammonton, NJ/Saint Joseph) scored the game winning goal against Marywood and notched a hat trick in the Cavalier's win over Rosemont.
Victoria Geppert, Gwynedd-Mercy College (Sr., Midfield, Perkasie, Pa./Pennridge) notched her first career hat trick to lead the Griffins to their first conference win on the year.
September 22, 2008
Cedar Crest College's
Heather Gallagher (Sr., F, Schnecksville, Pa./ William Allen) was named the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) Field Hockey Player of the Week for the week ending September 21st. Gallagher recorded 12 shots, scored the game-winning goal against Rosemont College, and tallied the game-winning penalty stroke after two overtime periods in the win over Hood College.
Honor Roll
Caitlin Hadzimichalis, Marywood University (Sr., D, Harmony, NJ/Belvidere) notched two goals and four assists as the Pacers went 2-0 (1-0 CSAC) for the week.
Melissa Benedetti, Cabrini College (Sr., F, Collingswood, NJ/Collingswood) recorded five points in a 3-2 win over Swarthmore College, scoring two goals and adding an assist.
September 15, 2008
Immaculata University's
Maureen Town (So., F, Downingtown, Pa./Bishop Shanahan) was named the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) Field Hockey Player of the Week for the week ending September 14th. Town recorded 5 shots and scored the game-winning goal in overtime against Albright, helping the Mighty Macs to a 2-0 record for the week.
Honor Roll
Caitlin Donohue, Cabrini College (So., GK, Langhorne, Pa./Neshaminy) recorded 12 saves in each of two games as the Cavaliers went 0-2 for the week.
Dottie O'Neill, Gwynedd-Mercy College (Fr., F, Bensalem, Pa./Bensalem) netted two goals and two assists as the Griffins defeated Arcadia.
September 8, 2008
Co- Player of the Week
Rosemont College's
Adriann Demchenko (Jr., GK, Philadelphia, Pa./George Washington) was named the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) Field Hockey Co-Player of the Week for the week ending September 7th. Demchenko posted 57 saves and a .864 save percentage, including a shutout against St. Vincent College in the Rambler's first season win.
Cabrini College's
Lauren Alessi (Fr., F, Swedesboro, NJ/Kingsway Regional) was named the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) Field Hockey Co-Player of the Week for the week ending September 7th. Alessi scored the game-winning goal in an overtime win against Widener University, helping the Cavaliers to a 3-1 overall start to the season.
Honor Roll
Shawna Brady, Gwynedd-Mercy College (Fr., F, Willow Grove, Pa./Upper Moreland) netted her first career goal in overtime to help the Griffins rally from a 2-0 deficit to a 3-2 win.
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2008 Field Hockey Championship Tournaments CSAC |
NCAA |
ECAC
CSAC Championship Tournament
Seed Team
1. Cabrini College
2. Neumann College
3. Keystone College
4. Marywood University
5. Gwynedd-Mercy College
6. Immaculata University
First Round: Saturday, November 1, 2008
#3 Keystone College 2, #6 Immaculata University 1
#4 Marywood University 2, #5 Gwynedd-Mercy College 1 (OT)
Semi-Finals: Wednesday, November 5, 2008
#1 Cabrini College 3, #4 Marywood University 2 (2OT; Cabrini advances on penalty strokes, 3-0)#2 Neumann College 1, Keystone College 0
CSAC Championship Game: Saturday, November 8, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. (**PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE**)
#2 Neumann College 3, #1 Cabrini College 0
ECAC Championship Tournament
First Round -- Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at 2:30 p.m.
No. 4 Catholic University (12-7) 6, No. 5 Cabrini College 2 (16-5)
NCAA Championship Tournament
First Round -- Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at 2:00 p.m.
Trinity (Conn.) 7, Neumann College 0
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